He was a poet that lived before Shakesphere and the most famous of his works is
"The Canterbury Tails"
1. His Nickname is 'Father of English Literature'.
2. He lived for 50 to 60 years - quite a long life in those days.
3. He was intelligent, loyal and hard-working.
4. His wife was called Philippa de Roet.
5. He studied law at the Inner Temple, London.
6. He was an author, poet, philosopher, courtier and diplomat.
7. He was born into a family of merchants and wine makers sometime in the 1340s.
8. He did, in his life, over 10 different jobs!
9. He wrote many books, short stories and poems other than the Canterbury Tales.
10. He had two children, Thomas and Lewis.
11. He served in the one hundred year war (which actually lasted 116 years).
12. He was captured by the French and Ransomed for £16 (£11,524.22 in today's money).
Geoffrey Chaucer.
Geoffrey chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer had at least one sibling, a brother named Robert Chaucer.
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Nature built the most musical mind in ancient England in Geoffrey Chaucer.
Geoffrey Chaucer was born in 1343.
Geoffrey Chaucer is the author of the Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories written in the late 14th century. Chaucer is often considered the father of English literature and is known for his influential role in shaping the English language. His work remains a significant part of literary history.
No, Geoffrey Chaucer did not become a knight.
To cite The Canterbury Tales in MLA format, include Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Canterbury Tales. Follow this format for an in-text citation: (Chaucer line number) or (Chaucer Prologue line number). For the works cited page: Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Canterbury Tales.
Writing
Geoffrey Chaucer did not receive any awards during his lifetime. While he was highly regarded for his literary talents, he did not receive any formal awards or honors during his time. His legacy and impact on English literature were recognized posthumously.