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Jan 1, 1343
Chaucer's Birth
This is the date Chaucer was born in London.....apart from the fact it wasnt the 1st of Jan no one knows for sure. -
Mar 22, 1348
Plague Started in England
Chaucer was 5 years old when the plague started in England. -
Mar 21, 1350
Went to serve a knight
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Mar 21, 1357
Chaucer's First Job
His first job was in the house of a rich lady as a servant. -
Mar 21, 1360
Captured and Ransomed
Chaucer was captured by the French and ransomed for 16 pounds. King Edward III paid this amount to get him back. -
Mar 21, 1365
Chaucer marries Philippa Roet
Chaucer marries the lady in waiting for the queen, Philippa Roet. -
Mar 21, 1367
His First Son Thomas was Born
Chaucer had his first son and named him Thomas. -
Apr 29, 1367
Worked in the house of Henry III
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Mar 21, 1368
Esquire
Chaucer earnt himself the title "Esquire"! -
Jun 22, 1374
Became Controller of Customs
In June 1374 King Edward III apointed Chaucer as controller of customs. -
Mar 21, 1380
Chaucer had his Second son Lewis
Chaucer had his second and last son and named him Lewis. -
Mar 22, 1380
The Canterbury Tales
In the 1380's Chaucer began to write the canterbury tales. -
Mar 21, 1400
The Death of Chaucer
When Chaucer died he was buried in Westminster Abbey.
