Rouet, Philippa (c. 1348–c. 1387)

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Rouet, Philippa (c. 1348–c. 1387)

French wife of Geoffrey Chaucer. Name variations: Philippa Chaucer; Philippa de Ruet or Philippa de Roet. Born around 1348; died around 1387; daughter of Sir Payne Roelt (a knight from Hainault, France, who arrived in England with the train of Edward III's queen Philippa of Hainault); sister of Catherine Swynford (c. 1350–1403); married Geoffrey Chaucer (the poet); children: Thomas Chaucer; grandchildren: Alice Chaucer.

French-born Philippa Rouet probably met Geoffrey Chaucer while at court attending Philippa of Hainault . The queen may have helped arrange the match.