John of Gaunt
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Summary
John of Gaunt was born on June 24, 1340[1], in Ghent[2]. He died on February 3, 1399[3], in Leicester Castle[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and royalty[6]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,237 views/month, #5,269 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Old St Paul's Cathedral[8]
- Father: Edward III of England[9]
- Mother: Philippa of Hainault[10]
- Spouse: Blanche of Lancaster[11], Constance of Castile, Duchess of Lancaster[12], Katherine Swynford[13]
- Child: Philippa of Lancaster[14], Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter[15], Henry IV of England[16], Catherine of Lancaster[17], John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset[18], Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland[19], Blanche Plantagenet[20], John of Lancaster[21], Edward Planatagenet[22], John Plantagenet[23], Henry Beaufort[24], Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter[25], Isabella Plantagenet[26]
- Position held: Lord High Steward[27], pretender to the Castilian throne[28]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family: House of Lancaster[31]
- Noble title: Duke of Lancaster[32]
- Commons category: John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster[33]
- Unmarried partner: Marie de St. Hilaire[34]
- Participated in conflict: Hundred Years' War[35], Castilian Civil War[36]
- Given name: John[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:John of Gaunt[38]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[39], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[40], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[41], The New Student's Reference Work[42], New International Encyclopedia[43]
- Name in native language: John of Gaunt[44]
- Owner of: Pevensey Castle[45]
Why It Matters
John of Gaunt has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was John of Gaunt born?
John of Gaunt's place of birth was Ghent[2].
Where did John of Gaunt die?
John of Gaunt died in Leicester Castle[4].
Who were John of Gaunt's parents?
John of Gaunt's father was Edward III of England[9]. John of Gaunt's mother was Philippa of Hainault[10].
Who was John of Gaunt married to?
John of Gaunt's spouses include Blanche of Lancaster[11], Constance of Castile, Duchess of Lancaster[12], and Katherine Swynford[13].
What did John of Gaunt do for work?
John of Gaunt worked as a politician[5] and royalty[6].
What awards did John of Gaunt receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[29].