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He was a favourite of King [[Richard II]] of [[England]], who was overthrown by Henry Plantagenet, who became King [[Henry IV]], in [[1399]]. He often mocked the [[Catholic Church]] in his work. | He was a favourite of King [[Richard II]] of [[England]], who was overthrown by Henry Plantagenet, who became King [[Henry IV]], in [[1399]]. He often mocked the [[Catholic Church]] in his work. | ||
In [[1400]], Chaucer was involved in a plot to assassinate Henry IV and restore Richard II to the English throne. | In [[1400]], Chaucer was involved in a plot to assassinate Henry IV and restore Richard II to the English throne. On that occasion, he met the [[First Doctor]], [[Ian Chesterton]] and [[Barbara Wright]]. He described the Doctor as "a man of rare wit and temper, a philosopher." | ||
His tomb was in [[Westminster Abbey]]. However, it was placed there long after his death. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Doctor's Tale (audio story)|The Doctor's Tale]]'') | His tomb was in [[Westminster Abbey]]. However, it was placed there long after his death. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Doctor's Tale (audio story)|The Doctor's Tale]]'') | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 18 October 2014
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English author. He once presented the Doctor with a copy of his "The Doctour of Science's Tale". (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Time's Crucible)
One of his works included The Canterbury Tales, which Barbara Wright loved.
He was a favourite of King Richard II of England, who was overthrown by Henry Plantagenet, who became King Henry IV, in 1399. He often mocked the Catholic Church in his work.
In 1400, Chaucer was involved in a plot to assassinate Henry IV and restore Richard II to the English throne. On that occasion, he met the First Doctor, Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright. He described the Doctor as "a man of rare wit and temper, a philosopher."
His tomb was in Westminster Abbey. However, it was placed there long after his death. (AUDIO: The Doctor's Tale)
