The Life Of Geoffrey Chaucer

Chaucer's Birth

Jan 1, 1343

This is the date Chaucer was born in London.....apart from the fact it wasnt the 1st of Jan no one knows for sure.

Plague Started in England

Mar 22, 1348

Chaucer was 5 years old when the plague started in England.

Went to serve a knight

Mar 21, 1350

Chaucer's First Job

Mar 21, 1357

His first job was in the house of a rich lady as a servant.

Captured and Ransomed

Mar 21, 1360

Chaucer was captured by the French and ransomed for 16 pounds. King Edward III paid this amount to get him back.

Chaucer marries Philippa Roet

Mar 21, 1365

Chaucer marries the lady in waiting for the queen, Philippa Roet.

His First Son Thomas was Born

Mar 21, 1367

Chaucer had his first son and named him Thomas.

Worked in the house of Henry III

Apr 29, 1367

Esquire

Mar 21, 1368

Chaucer earnt himself the title "Esquire"!

Became Controller of Customs

Jun 22, 1374

In June 1374 King Edward III apointed Chaucer as controller of customs.

Chaucer had his Second son Lewis

Mar 21, 1380

Chaucer had his second and last son and named him Lewis.

The Canterbury Tales

Mar 22, 1380

In the 1380's Chaucer began to write the canterbury tales.

The Death of Chaucer

Mar 21, 1400

When Chaucer died he was buried in Westminster Abbey.