He was born between 1340 and 1343, son of John Chaucer, a London vintner, and Agnes (Copton). Geoffrey began his career in the service of Lionel, third son of King Edward III, and held various offices ...

Above the tomb of Geoffrey Chaucer in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey is a white marble monument to politician John Roberts. Part of the Chaucer monument was taken away when it was erected and the ...