Chaucer
Chaucer was born in London between 1340 and 1344, the son of John Chaucer, a vintner. In 1366 he had married Philippa Roet. The Canterbury Tales was his most popular piece of work, but sadly, he did not finish the tale before he died. The official date of Chaucer's death is Oct. 25, 1400. He was buried in Westminster Abbey.
Canterbury tales
In the beauty of April, the Narrator and 29 oddly assorted travelers happen to meet at the Tabard Inn in Southward, London. This becomes the launching point for their 60-mile, four-day religious journey to the shrine of St. Thomas ... Becket at the Cathedral in Canterbury. …
