John of Lancaster

noun

1. Duke of Bedford, 1389–1435, Bedford, John of Lancaster, Duke of.

Example Sentences

For his next project he plans to investigate the body of John of Lancaster, First Duke of Bedford, who ordered the execution of Joan of Arc.

From Scientific American

"However men may love leaping," said John of Lancaster, "they seek not to break their necks by springing from a window, when they can help it."

From Project Gutenberg

By the stern and somewhat contracted, but high forehead--by the quick, keen eye, and by the compressed lips, Ned Dyram instantly recognised Prince John of Lancaster; and, at a sign from the King, he bowed low and quitted the presence.

From Project Gutenberg

In 1371 the Black Prince came back to England with broken health, and in 1373 John of Lancaster marched to little purpose through France, from Calais to Bordeaux.

From Project Gutenberg

I hear you are going with Lord John of Lancaster against the Archbishop and the Earl of Northumberland.”

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