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