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more... 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.
John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, English prince, fourth but third surviving son of the English king Edward III and Philippa of Hainaut; he exercised a moderating influence in the political and constitutional struggles of the reign of his nephew Richard II. Learn more about his life.
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Apr 8, 2021 · John of Gaunt was the third son of King Edward III of England and a commander in the war against France. He was also the father of Henry IV, who became the first Lancastrian king of England, and had a turbulent relationship with his nephew Richard II.
Learn about the life and achievements of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster and a powerful medieval magnate. This book by Helen Carr explores his role in the Plantagenet dynasty, his military campaigns, his family and his legacy.
Sep 9, 2023 · Son of Edward III, king of England and Philippa of Hainault, Queen consort of England. Husband of Blanche of Lancaster; Constance of Castile, Duchess consort of Lancaster and Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster. Partner of Marie de St. Hilaire of Hainault.
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- St. Bavon's Abbey, Ghent, Belgium
- March 06, 1340
- London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
John of Gaunt (John Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Aquitaine, 6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399) was a member of the House of Plantagenet, who ruled England for over 300 years. Gaunt was the third surviving son of Edward III and Philippa of Hainault. He was the father of Henry IV.
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Learn about the life and achievements of John of Gaunt, the fourth son of King Edward III and a powerful nobleman in medieval England. Find out about his marriages, children, wars, estates and legacy.
