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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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Date:

jan 1, 1389
jan 1, 1391
~ 2 years