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   Who was John of Gaunt?

   • Born in March 1340, John of Gaunt was the fourth son of Edward III and received his name from his birthplace, Ghent. He was created Earl of Richmond in September 1342. Trained in military skills, at the age of 19 he took part in an expedition to France, and on May 19, 1359, he married Blanche, younger daughter and coheiress of Henry of Lancaster.

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   What is the John of Gaunt Stakes?

   • The John of Gaunt Stakes is a horse race that takes place at Haydock Park over seven furlongs and is run in late May or early June. The Ye Olde John O'Gaunt pub on Market Street in Lancaster is named after him. The pub is just a few hundred yards away from Lancaster Castle, the former seat of the Duke of Lancaster.

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   Who were John of Gaunt's heirs?

   • John of Gaunt's legitimate male heirs, the Lancasters, included Kings Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI. His other legitimate descendants included, by his first wife, Blanche, his daughters Queen Philippa of Portugal and Elizabeth, Duchess of Exeter; and by his second wife, Constance, his daughter Queen Catherine of Castile.

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   What happened to John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster?

   • The tomb of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster in St. Paul's Cathedral, as represented in an etching of 1658 by Wenceslaus Hollar. The etching includes a number of inaccuracies, for example in not showing the couple with joined hands. John of Gaunt died of natural causes on 3 February 1399 at Leicester Castle, with his third wife Katherine by his side.

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   John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399) was an English royal prince, military leader, and statesman. He was the fourth son of King Edward III of England, and the father of King Henry IV.

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   Mar 15, 2024 · John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster. Also called: (1342–62) earl of Richmond, or (from 1390) duc (duke) d’Aquitaine. Born: March 1340, Ghent. Died: February 3, 1399, London (aged 58) House / Dynasty: house of Plantagenet. Notable Family Members: father Edward III. son Henry IV. brother Edward the Black Prince.

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   Sep 9, 2023 · "John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, KG (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399) was a member of the House of Plantagenet, the third surviving son of King Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault. He was called "John of Gaunt" because he was born in Ghent, then rendered in English as Gaunt.

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   Apr 8, 2021 · Born: March 1340, Abbey of Saint Bavon in Ghent. Died: 3 February 1399, Leicester, age 58. Parents: King Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault. Known for: Third surviving son of King Edward III, and a commander in the Hundred Years’ War.

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   Jan 12, 2022 · John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster (1340 – 1399) John of Gaunt was the fourth son of Edward III of England and one of the most influential nobles in England. He became the 1st Duke of Lancaster through marriage with Blanche, heiress of Lancaster in 1362.

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   May 17, 2018 · The English soldier-statesman John of Gaunt (1340-1399), 5th Duke of Lancaster, played an active part in military and political affairs. Born in March 1340, John of Gaunt was the fourth son of Edward III and received his name from his birthplace, Ghent. He was created Earl of Richmond in September 1342.

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   6 March 1340 - 3 February 1399. John of Gaunt, Shakespeare's 'time honoured Lancaster', was the fourth but third surviving son of King Edward III and Phillipa of Hainault. Gaunt is an anglicized version of his birthplace of Ghent. John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster.