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'''Geoffrey Chaucer''' was an [[England|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]]'') | '''Geoffrey Chaucer''' was an [[England|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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 16:53, 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.
His tomb was in Westminster Abbey. However, it was placed there long after his death. (AUDIO: The Doctor's Tale)
