John of gaunt

John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford can count many of Europe’s royal persons among their descendants, as well as some American presidents. John and Kate are also my 18th great-grandparents (though I’m not royal or at all famous). Still, I wanted to take the time and write about them and some of their royal descendants because a little of their blood runs through my veins, so I suppose I owe them that much. To simplify things, I thought I'd write a hub per generation. This is a hub about…

Tomb of John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset and Margaret de Holland.

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Giclee Print: Monument of John of Gaunt and Constance of Castile, Old St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, 1656 by Wenceslaus Hollar : 24x16in

John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, English prince, fourth but third surviving son of the English king Edward III and Philippa of Hainaut; he exercised a moderating influence in the political and constitutional struggles of the reign of his nephew Richard II. Learn more about his life.

On September 30, 1399, Henry IV was officially named King of England. He deposed his cousin, Richard II, and set up the events of the War of the Roses.

John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, . A prominent and powerful political figure in late 14th century England, John of Gaunt was the fourth son of Edward II of England, and father of Henry IV.

The Will and Burial of John of Gaunt

This article is the extraordinary story of how, in an age where rank and virtue were crucial attributes for a wife, a commoner and mistress became the first lady in England, and the mother of a Royal Dynasty.

1,079 Likes, 16 Comments - History Hit (@historyhit) on Instagram: “On 12 January 1396, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster married his third wife and long-term mistress…”