Question

Chaucer was captured in the year ___ while fighting in the ____

Answer 1

Answer:

  Chaucer was captured in the year 1360 while fighting in the Hundred Years´ War.

Explanation:

  Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet and author. Considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages, he is known for the Canterbury Tales. He was the first writer buried on the Westminster Abbey.

  In the early stages of the Hundred Years´ War, Edward III invaded France and Chaucer traveled there as part of the English Army. He was captured during the siege of Rheims. The King of England paid a large sum to release him.

  I hope this answer helps you.

Answer 2

Chaucer was captured in the year 1360 while fighting in the Hundred Years' War.