Geoffrey Chaucer

-Geoffrey Chaucer is the author of the epic tale, The Canterbury Tales, which he did not begin working on until his early 40s.

-He was captured in the Ardennes and returned to England after the treaty of Brétigny in 1360 during the Hundred Years' War. His ransom was bought by some of his friends and King Edward because he was a valued, skilled, professional, soldier.

-In 1374 he became a government official at the port of London, holding the post of Comptroller of the Customs and Subside of Wools, Skins, and Tanned Hides. He was charged with rape during that time, but it is unknown whether he was guilty or not. He later paid Cecile Champaigne for withdrawing the lawsuit.

-The Canterbury Tales was unfinished on account to Chaucer's death.

-He lived his life close to English power, and got a career in the royal service.





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