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Did Chaucer become a knight?
No, Geoffrey Chaucer did not become a knight.
Why was Geoffrey Chaucer buried in Westminster Abbey?
Chaucer was afforde this honour as he had been clerk of the works for some building workscarried out
Did Jeffery Chaucer and other medieval folk ever smoke tobacco?
No, Chaucer and other medieval people did not smoke tobacco.
What was life like when Geoffery Chaucer was alive?
Life was very hard when Chaucer was alive but at that time they spoke the old English language. When Chaucer was alive Charles Dickens was also alive. Chaucer name was french and Latin and he lived a life with his dad as a wine merchant and i am not so sure about his mother but i think that his mother must of died somehow i am not sure and i am not sure Chaucer and Dickens did not live at the same time. Chaucer was born c. 1343 and died in 1400. Charles Dickens was not born until 1812 and he died in 1870.
Which poet was a famous storyteller of the Middle Ages?
Probably the most famous poet and storyteller was Geoffrey Chaucer. There is a link below to an article on Chaucer.
Chaucer was influenced by the Roman philosopher Boethius who proposed among other things that it was a bad idea to equate wealth with A peace B health C evil intent D hap?
Happiness
Chaucer was influenced by the Roman philosopher Boethius who propose among other things that it was a bad idea to equate wealth with?
happiness
What did chaucer do?
Geoffrey Chaucer wote books, poems, he was a philosopher, bureaucrat and a diplomat.
How did Geoffrey Chaucer influence the Renaissance?
Geoffrey Chaucer's works, especially "The Canterbury Tales," helped popularize Middle English vernacular literature and influenced the development of English as a literary language. His use of character development and social commentary set a precedent for humanist thought during the Renaissance. Chaucer's writing style and themes influenced later Renaissance writers such as Shakespeare and Spenser.
How did Geoffrey Chaucer train as a soldier?
Geoffrey Chaucer did not train as a soldier. He was a poet, philosopher, bureaucrat, and diplomat in the 14th century, best known for his work "The Canterbury Tales."
What major Italian writer influenced Chaucer by writing a book consisting of a series of tales told by the characters?
Boccaccio
What was Chaucer's profession?
Chaucer started as a Page and then a Valet, he was in the army and taken prisoner whilst with Edward lll. Later ramsomed. He was appointed Comptroller of Customs for the port of London, Justice of the Peace in Kent, he was elected to Parliament and also was Deputy Forester in Somerset
Was final E's pronounced in Chaucer's time?
Yes, final E's were typically pronounced in Chaucer's time, with some variations depending on regional dialects and individual speech patterns. These final E's often influenced the pronunciation and meter of Middle English poetry, like in Chaucer's works.
Could Shakespeare have read the writing of Geoffrey Chaucer?
It is possible that Shakespeare could have read the works of Geoffrey Chaucer as Chaucer's writings were well-known and influential during the Renaissance period. Shakespeare's own works show elements that may have been influenced by Chaucer's writing style and themes. However, there is no definitive evidence to suggest that Shakespeare specifically read Chaucer's works.
How did Chaucer become famous?
a page a solider and an astronute !!!!!!!!!!! huu ever wrotee tht ^^ is mentally challengedd... the answer iss... courtier, diplomat, civil servant, and working for the king collecting and inventoying scrap matals ;)
What famous poet composed the liliad?
Chaucer Chaucer Chaucer Chaucer Chaucer Homer- wrote the Illiad.
What three contemporary great Italian writers influenced Geoffrey Chaucer?
Geoffrey Chaucer (1343? - October 25, 1400) was influenced by two great Italian authors whose lifetimes overlapped with his: Giovanni Boccaccio (1313? - July 19, 1374) and Francesco Petrarca (July 20, 1304 - July 19, 1374). He additionally was influenced by a great Italian author whose post-humous impact never has stopped on the world's writers: Dante Alighieri (1265 - September 14, 1321).
