... London between 1340-1342. His name was of French origin and meant shoemaker. Chaucer was the son of a prosperous wine merchant. There is little information on his early education, but his writings indicate that he could read French, Latin, and Italian. In 1359-1360, Chaucer went to France with Edward III's army during the Hundred Years" War. By the time he was twenty, he was captured ... but was soon ransomed. There is no definite information of his life from 1361 to 1366, when he married Philippa Roet, who served in ... received a story before Chaucer's death in 1400. When his wife die...

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... the house of Countess of Ulster. Afterward, he took his place in the army under the command of Prince Lionel, third son of King Edward III. While fighting the French, Chaucer was captured in Rethel and ransomed for 16 pounds. After the war ended in 1360 with the Treaty of Bretigny, Chaucer returned to England where he became the page for King Edward III. Chaucer married Philippa Roet, daughter of ... the King. Later, he was appointed Controller of the Customs for hides, skins, and wools in the port of London. For his services, the King rewards him by granting him a pitcher of wine per day...

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... C. Parent names D. Siblings II. The Early Years A. Schools B. College C. Employment D. Marriage III. The Middle Years A. Accomplishments B. Examples of writings C. Writings published IV. Later Years A. Summary of those late years 1. Health 2. Death V. Works Cited Rutger G. M. Parris Period 2 English 8 Mrs. Koyle Geoffrey Chaucer: Family History Geoffrey Chaucer was the chief English poet of the medieval period, and one of the truly great figures in English literature. ... retreat with the Duke of Genoa. This was the poet's first visit to Italy (Brewer, D.S. 88). In 1374, Chaucer received...

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