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Who's Who in Medieval History
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Who's Who in Medieval History
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Geoffrey Chaucer was noted for:
Writing The Canterbury Tales, among other notable Middle English poems.
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Important Dates:
Died: Oct. 25, 1400
About Geoffrey Chaucer:
In addition to writing the most famous English poetry of his time, Geoffrey Chaucer was in service to royalty and also acted as a diplomat to Italy, France and Spain. He served in the military during the Hundred Years' War, and at one point was captured by the French and ransomed by King Edward III. Chaucer's comfortable government jobs afforded him the opportunity to write. Inspired by the great Italian writers of the century, he produced notable poetry that serve as a valuable window to 14th-century England.
For more about Chaucer's life and work, visit his Concise Biography.
Geoffrey Chaucer Resources:
Concise Biography of Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer on the Web
Online Chaucer Works
Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer
The Chaucer Quiz
Geoffrey Chaucer on the Web
Online Chaucer Works
Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer
The Chaucer Quiz
At About
Books About Geoffrey Chaucer and Canterbury Tales Books and Editions
Lists compiled by About Guide to Classic Literature Esther Lombardi
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