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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 (third surviving) of King Edward III of England, and the father of King Henry IV. Because of Gaunt's royal origin, advantageous marriages, and some generous land grants, he was one of the richest ...
For centuries John of Gaunt has remained an enigmatic figure, our ‘take’ on him coloured by Shakespeare or Anya Seton. Helen Carr has produced a timely, extraordinarily insightful and detailed account of Gaunt’s life, allowing the narrative of travel, battles, intrigue, ambition and royal relationships to unfold like a reversed, complicated piece of origami to […]
Apr 15, 2021 · Simon and Schuster, Apr 15, 2021 - History - 304 pages. War, revolution, treason and love – the thrilling tale of Sir John of Gaunt brought to life by medieval history's rising star.‘The Red Prince announces Helen Carr as one of the most exciting new voices in narrative history.’. Dan Jones Son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince ...
- Why Was John of Gaunt A Target During The Peasants’ Revolt?
- What Were His Major Romantic Relationships, and Who Were His Children?
- What Were Gaunt’s Final Actions Before He Died and Where Was He Buried?
- What Is John of Gaunt’s Legacy?
In spring 1381, a group of rebels marched on the city of London, attacking houses and towns on their way to confront the teenage king Richard II, an event that became known as the Peasants’ Revolt. The unrest was cataclysmic for John of Gaunt. In the late 1370s, King Edward III’s health rapidly declined and the Black Prince died, leaving Gaunt as d...
John of Gaunt was married three times and each of his wives were from incredibly different backgrounds. 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...
The final years of Gaunt’s life were spent securing his dynasty and the welfare of his family, and trying to keep the peace in the realm. In a devastating turn of events, Gaunt’s physical demise went hand-in-hand with the tyranny of his nephew Richard II, resulting in political hostility between the Crown and the House of Lancaster that threatened ...
Though John of Gaunt died in fear for his legacy, it was in fact his legacy that has endured for centuries and shaped the English and Spanish monarchies as we understand them today. In 1399, Henry of Bolingbroke returned to England and overthrew Richard II, becoming the first Lancastrian king, as Henry IV. Gaunt’s children by Katherine, the Beaufor...
May 25, 2021 · Helen Carr is an historian, writer and TV producer, specialising in medieval history. Helen is the author of the best-selling, The Red Prince: John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, published in spring 2021 and listed in the Times and Sunday Times best books of 2021.
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son Henry IV. brother Edward the Black Prince. John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster (born March 1340, Ghent—died February 3, 1399, London) was an 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 ...
May 25, 2021 · Overall, the book is a high level review from Edward II through Gaunt, with the all the major battles of Ed II, Ed III, the Black Prince and John of Gaunt but lacking a focus on Gaunt. For example, for the first 8 chapters Gaunt is not the focus and instead does a high level review about King Edward II and King Edward III, which is quite a bit more backstory then is needed.
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