The Black Prince dies in June. 1377 Edward III dies in June. However, the lollard movement grows. 1378 Chaucer travels to Italy Milan on a diplomatic mission. John Gower and Richard Forester have Chaucer's power of attorney while he travels abroad.
First mystery plays in York.
1378 Richard II confirms Edwars III's annuity of 20 pounds and establishes a second annuity of 20 pounds. 1381 Chaucer writes Saint Cecelia , The House of Fame , Anelida and Arcite and Palamon and Arcite later adapted as the Knight's Tale . 1380 Accused, and acquited of the 'raptus' of Cecily Champain. 1380 Birth of Chaucer's second son, Lewis. Chaucer writes The Parliament of Fowls .