John of Gaunt

American  

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).

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John of Gaunt British  

/ ɡɔːnt /

noun

1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of John of Gaunt

Gaunt, variant of _Ghent , where he was born

Example Sentences

Katherine Swynford met John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster and King Edward III's third son, while she was a damoiselle in his wife Blanche's household.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

The greedy, vindictive Richard was an imposing bottle of rosewater; his uncle John of Gaunt a formidable candlestick.

From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2018

The two are related through 14th century English nobleman John of Gaunt, who, according to records, was Cumberbatch's 17th great-grandfather and Conan Doyle's 15th great-grandfather, Ancestry researchers said.

From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2016

Michael Pennington stars as John of Gaunt among a notable ensemble cast "It's quite unknowable," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2013

In August of this year Chaucer’s patron, John of Gaunt, went to Spain, and during his absence his brother and rival, Thomas, Duke of Gloucester, succeeded in establishing his ascendancy over the king.

From Chaucer and His Times by Hadow, Grace E.