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Who was Geoffrey Chaucer?

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He was an English poet, author, and civil servant best known for The Canterbury Tales. He has been called the "father of English literature", or, alternatively, the "father of English poetry".

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Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, alchemist and philosopher from 14th century, who was called "the Father of English literature". Some of his most famous works include "The House of Fame" and " the Legend of Good Women".
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