In 1366, Chaucer married Philipa de Roet, who was a lady-in-waiting to Edward III’s wife. In 1359, Chaucer joined the English army’s invasion of France during the Hundred Years’ War and was taken prisoner King Edward III of England paid his ransom in 1360.
His early life and education were not strictly documented although it can be surmised from his works that he could read French, Latin, and Italian. Through his father’s connections, Geoffrey held several positions early in his life, serving as a noblewoman’s page, a courtier, a diplomat, a civil servant, and a collector of scrap metal. John Chaucer was an affluent wine merchant and deputy to the king's butler.
Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London sometime between 13 to John Chaucer and Agnes Copton.
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