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Thomas Chaucer (c. 1367 – 18 de noviembre de 1434) fue un cortesano y político inglés. Hijo del poeta Geoffrey Chaucer y su esposa Philippa Roet, Thomas tenía lazos familiares y sociales con la alta nobleza inglesa, aunque él era plebeyo.
Thomas Chaucer (c. 1367 – 18 November 1434) was an English courtier and politician. The son of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer and his wife Philippa Roet, Thomas was linked socially and by family to senior members of the English nobility, though he was himself a commoner.
About Sir Thomas Chaucer, M.P. He was Speaker of the English House of Commons on three occasions. He was also a poet and administrator. He was Chief Butler of England for almost 30 years, attended 15 parliaments and was Speaker of the House 5 times, a feat not surpassed until the 18th century.
Thomas Chaucer (c. 1367 – 18 de noviembre de 1434) fue un cortesano y político inglés. Hijo del poeta Geoffrey Chaucer y su esposa Philippa Roet, Thomas tenía lazos familiares y sociales con la alta nobleza inglesa, aunque él era plebeyo.
Learn about the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English poetry, from his birth in 1340 to his death in 1400. Find out his sources, influences, travels, and achievements in this comprehensive chronology.
Thomas Chaucer was a prominent politician and administrator in the reigns of Henry IV and Henry V. He served as speaker of the House of Commons several times, held various offices in Oxfordshire and Berkshire, and was the son of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer.
Born: 1367. Speaker of the House of Commons. Died: 18th November 1434 at Ewelme, Oxfordshire. Thomas was the eldest son of the famous writer, Geoffrey Chaucer, by his wife Philippa the daughter of Sir Payne Roet and sister of Catherine Swnyford, mistress and afterwards wife of Prince John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster.
