Geoffrey Chaucer

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  • Dec 9, 1343

    Birth

    Chaucer is born in London
  • Period: Dec 9, 1343 to Oct 25, 1400

    Chaucer's Life

  • Sep 8, 1357

    Page

    Chaucer became page in the household of Elizabeth de Burgh, Countess of Ulster.
  • Sep 27, 1359

    War

    Chaucer served in the retinue of Lionel in the war in France.
  • Mar 10, 1360

    Captured

    Chaucer is captured by the French at the siege of Reims. In March 1360, he is ransomed for 16 pounds.
  • Jul 10, 1365

    Marriage

    Chaucer marries Philippa Roet who serves in the Queen's household. Philippa is the eldest daughter of the Flemish knight Sir Paon de Roet, and sister of Katherine Swynford.
  • Aug 26, 1366

    Spain

    Chaucer travels to Spain
  • Dec 12, 1367

    Royal Household/ Son

    Chaucer entered service as an esquire in the household of Edward III. Chaucer is first recorded as a member of the royal household on 20 June 1367 when he was granted a royal annuity for life of 20 pounds.
    Birth of Chaucer's son, Thomas.
  • Period: Dec 2, 1396 to Aug 9, 1400

    The Canterbury Tales

    1396-1400
    Chaucer writes the latest of The Canterbury Tales, including probably The Nun's Priest's Tale, The Canon's Yeoman's tale (though parts probably earlier), and The Parson's Tale and several short poems, including Scogan, and Bukton.