Geoffrey Chaucer By joanlisto Jan 1, 1343 He was borned Feb 18, 1349 John Chaucer married Agnes Copton Jan 1, 1357 The first of the "Chaucer Life Records" Feb 18, 1360 he was captured during the siege of Rheims Feb 18, 1366 Chaucer married Philippa (de) Roet Jun 20, 1367 He became a member of the royal court of Edward III Feb 18, 1373 travelled to Picardy the next year as part of a military expedition, and visited Genoa and Florence Feb 18, 1374 writing of The Bwrite the book of the Duchess Feb 18, 1380 he started work on The Canterbury Tales Feb 18, 1380 Geoffrey Chaucer refers to himself as me Galfridum Chaucer, filium Johannis Chaucer, Vinetarii, Londonie Feb 18, 1387 Chaucer's wife is presumed to have died Jul 12, 1389 Chaucer was appointed the clerk of the king's works, Oct 25, 1400 He is believed to have died of unknown causes
