Politics · 1340–1399
John of Gaunt
English prince and father of King Henry IV
Did you know?His name is derived from his birthplace in Ghent, which was commonly known as Gaunt in English during the Middle Ages.
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399), was an English prince, military leader and statesman. He was the fourth son (third surviving) of King Edward III, and the father of King Henry IV.
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- Age at death
- 58
- Years since death
- 627
- Born
- June 24, 1340 · Ghent, Belgium
- Died
- February 3, 1399
- Known for
- Politics
Family
- Father
- Edward III of England
- Mother
- Philippa of Hainault
- Spouses
- Blanche of Lancaster, Constance of Castile, Duchess of Lancaster, Katherine Swynford
- Children
- Blanche Plantagenet, Catherine of Lancaster, Edward Planatagenet, Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter, Henry Beaufort, Henry IV of England, Isabella Plantagenet, Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland, John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset, John Plantagenet, John Plantagenet, John of Lancaster
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