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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 | In [[1400]], Chaucer was involved in a plot to assassinate Henry IV and restore Richard II to the English throne. | ||
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]]'') | ||
