July 12
July 12
Geoffrey Chaucer is named chief clerk by Richard II
King Richard II appoints Geoffrey Chaucer to the position of clerk of the king’s works in Westminster on July 12, 1389. Chaucer, the middle‑class son of a wine merchant, served…
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King Richard II appoints Geoffrey Chaucer to the position of clerk of the king’s works in Westminster on July 12, 1389. Chaucer, the middle‑class son of a wine merchant, served…