Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, writer and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the 'father of English literature', or alternatively, the 'father of English poetry'. He was the first writer to be buried in what has since become Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.

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Who was born first?

• Geoffrey Chaucer was born 4 years before Catherine of Siena
• Geoffrey Chaucer was born 6 years after Jeong Mong-ju
• Geoffrey Chaucer was born 7 years before Manuel Chrysoloras
• Geoffrey Chaucer was born 12 years before Gemistus Pletho
• Geoffrey Chaucer was born 12 years after Catherine of Vadstena

Timeline

1. Catherine of Vadstena1331 – March 24, 1381
2. Jeong Mong-juNovember 22, 1337 – April 4, 1392
3. Geoffrey Chaucer (this page)circa 1343 – circa October 25, 1400
4. Catherine of SienaMarch 25, 1347 – April 29, 1380
5. Manuel Chrysolorascirca 1350 – September 15, 1415
6. Gemistus Pletho1355 – June 26, 1452

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