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John of Gaunt

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John of Gaunt

English magnate of the House of Plantagenet (1340-1399)

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John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, was an English prince, military leader and statesman. He was the fourth son of King Edward III, 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 men of his era and an influential figure during the reigns of both his father and his nephew, Richard II. As Duke of Lancaster, he was the founder of the royal House of Lancaster, whose members ascended the throne after his death. His birthplace, Ghent in Flanders, then known in English as Gaunt, was the origin of his name.

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Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Said variously to be attributed to Lucas Cornelisz de Kock (1495–1552) (who however died 41 years before the painting is said (by Oliver Harris, 2010) to have been commissioned, sometimes erroneously ascribed to Luca Cornelli. via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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Occupation: politician, royalty
Position held: Lord High Steward, pretender to the Castilian throne
Born: June 24, 1340
Died: February 3, 1399

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