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Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London, the son of a successful wine merchant. After
probably spending many of his childhood days in London's Vintry, his father did not send him to apprenticeship school, but rather to the aristocratic house of the countess of Ulster. There he trained as a page and learned the mannerisms and skills of the ruling class. "After that in1359-60 Chaucer serves in the war in France.1360 Chaucer, captured by the French, is ransomed (for 16 pounds)." (Benson, L.D pg 1).Chaucer then married Philippa Roet in 1366. Also in the same year Chaucer's father died. The next year was a great time in any mans life, Chaucer had his son Thomas. In 1380, Lewis, Chaucer's second son was born. "Twenty years later the great Geoffrey Chaucer dies leaving behind his wife and kids." (Thomas, Joseph P pg 2) Before his death Chaucer was gaged in English politics, serving people such as King Edward III and the county of Kent. He was involved in many diplomatic assignments to Spain,......

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