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Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer. By Jordan Potter. Early Life. Born in 1343 Son to John and Agnes The name “Chaucer” came from a Latin word meaning shoemaker, however his father was a vintner. Lived on Thames Street in London, England.

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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  1. Geoffrey Chaucer By Jordan Potter

  2. Early Life • Born in 1343 • Son to John and Agnes • The name “Chaucer” came from a Latin word meaning shoemaker, however his father was a vintner. • Lived on Thames Street in London, England. • Went to St. Paul’s Cathedral School, where he was introduced to the writings of Virgil and Ovid.

  3. In 1357, he became a public servant to Countess Elizabeth of Ulster. • In 1359, he went to fight in the Hundred Years’ War. • While he was stationed at Rethel, he was taken prisoner. • Due to his connections in the English court, King Edward III paid a ransom of 16 pounds to free him. • In 1366 he married PhillipaRoet, which gave him favor to some English officials.

  4. Public Service • After his release, Chaucer joined the Royal Service, traveling across Europe on diplomatic missions for which he received a pension. • In 1368 he became on of King Edward III’s esquires. • He was heavily involved with the English court, and lived very comfortably as a result

  5. Writing Influences • From a young age Chaucer was exposed to writers at his school. • When he went abroad in 1370, he studied the writings of Dante and Petrarch. • Although he was heavily involved in public service, his true passion was poetry.

  6. Later Life • After his wife died he stopped receiving his pension. • Before he died, his pension was eventually reinstated, and he was given the position of Clerk of the Works. • He died in 1400 in London, and was buried at Westminster Abbey.

  7. Work Cited • "The Life of Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) [Chaucer Biography]." The Life of Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) [Chaucer Biography]. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2012. <http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/chaucerbio.htm>.

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