John of Gaunt

noun

1. Duke of Lancaster, 1340–99, English soldier and statesman: fourth son of Edward III; founder of the royal house of Lancaster (father of Henry IV of England).

John of Gaunt

/ ɡɔːnt /

noun

1. John of Gaunt13401399MEnglishPOLITICS: statesman Duke of Lancaster. 1340–99, son of Edward III: virtual ruler of England during the last years of his father's reign and during Richard II's minority

Word History and Origins

Origin of John of Gaunt¹

Gaunt, variant of Ghent , where he was born

Example Sentences

Or John of Gaunt’s descendants’ declaration they had the right to seize the English throne, despite the wishes of the first Lancaster in favor of the princes they defeated in the War. of the Roses.

From New York Times

And the new Speaker was John of Gaunt's own steward, the far more biddable Sir Thomas Huntingford.

From BBC

John of Gaunt, born about 1340, was a son of England's King Edward III, meaning that Cumberbatch and Conan Doyle also have a distant royal connection.

From Reuters

Their common ancestor was John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, fourth son of King Edward III and father of Henry IV.

From The Guardian

Or maybe John of Gaunt had it right: “That England, that was wont to conquer others, Hath made a shameful conquest of itself.”

From The Guardian