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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.
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.
Apr 8, 2021 · In 1359 he married Blanche of Lancaster, who was the second daughter of his father’s friend and wealthy magnate, Henry of Grosmont, the first Duke of Lancaster. After Henry’s death in 1361, Gaunt inherited the entire dukedom of Lancaster by right of his wife, Blanche (an inheritance greatly increased by the death of Blanche’s elder sister ...
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.
John of Gaunt, also known as John of Lancaster, was one of the most prominent figures of 14th-century England, renowned for his political influence, military prowess, and dynastic ambitions. Born on March 6, 1340, John was the third surviving son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault. Who Was John of Gaunt?
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.
The Red Prince: The Life of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster - Historical Novel Society. Written by Helen Carr. Review by Jan Middleton. For centuries John of Gaunt has remained an enigmatic figure, our ‘take’ on him coloured by Shakespeare or Anya Seton.
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