Chaucer’s Lifespan (c. 1343–1400) Geoffrey Chaucer was born around 1343 in London, likely in the bustling commercial area near the Thames where his father, John Chaucer, worked as a prosperous vintner. The exact date of his birth is uncertain, as medieval records rarely noted such details for non-nobles. Still, evidence from court documents, such as …
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