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Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer significantly influenced English literature and language during his lifetime. Living in the 14th century, he served under three English kings: Edward III, Richard II, and Henry IV.

Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer

Diplomatic missions

Kent representative in Parliament
esquire royal court
customs controller London port

Hundred Years' War

Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)

English literature
he was able to
one of the first English poet to be known by name
his language gradually became standard English

the basis of Modern English

His father was a merchant

an excellent education
Dante

Petrarch

Boccaccio

served three kings

Richard II
Edward III
Henry IV
Sottoargomento

1343-1400