chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer was born in 1340 on Thames Street, London, England most likely in his parents home. His family was quite wealthy, but not considered royalty. His father specialized in the wine trade. It is believed that as a child he went to St. Paul's Cathedral School, where he began his interest in literature. His father wasn't pleased about his son's love for writing and poetry. In 1357, Chaucer became a servant for Countess Elizabeth of Ulster, and was paid a small salary, just enough to afford food and clothing As a teenager he fought in the 100 year war in France.While there he captured for ransom, and luckily was released by King Edward III. King Edward made Chaucer a part of the Royal Service, allowing him to travel around England, France, Wales, and Spain. He was wed to Phillipa Roet in 1366 when he was twenty six. They are thought to have three or four children.  1374, Chaucer was appointed comptroller of the lucrative London customs. In 1389 he was made clerk to watch over all the Kings letters and to watch and make ideas for the royal buildings. Chaucer is known of the father of literature. He has written countless of famous books some of his most popular are The House of Fame, The Legend of Good Women, and The River Side Chaucer. It hard to know when his books because they weren't documented. His most famous book The Caturberry Tales, which he started at 1387. The book was about a group of people making a pilgrimage to Canterbury. But it was unfinished when he passed away. He died October 25, 1400 of unknown causes. He was buried into Westminster Abbey. The first artist or author to be allowed such an honor. This started Poets Conner, a small corner of the Abbey where other British poets/writers such as Edmund Spenser, Robert Browning, and Charles Dickens were later honored.