Chaucer becomes clerk of
the king's works (jan 1, 1389 – jan 1, 1391)
Description:
- became responsible for the maintenance of many royal residences, parks and other holdings
Duties included:
- supervising the construction of the nave (central part of a church) of Westminster Abbey
- supervision of the logistics for celebrated tournament staged by Richard II
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