No. 4,005 in the Index · Politics
John of Gaunt
English magnate of the House of Plantagenet (1340-1399).
The record
John of Gaunt was an English magnate of the House of Plantagenet. Born on 24 June 1340 in Ghent, Gaunt died on 3 February 1399 in Leicester Castle at the age of 58.
Positions held include Lord High Steward and pretender to the Castilian throne. Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 55 languages, John of Gaunt is No. 4,005 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 June 1340, Ghent
- Died
- 3 February 1399, Leicester Castle (aged 58)
- Known as
- Politician, royalty
- Field
- Politics
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 55
Did you know
58
Lived to 58.
24 Jun
Shares a birthday with Lionel Messi and Francis of Assisi.
52
One of 52 people in the Index born in Ghent, with Maurice Maeterlinck.
55
Has a Wikipedia article in 55 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Lord High Steward
- —Pretender to the Castilian throne
Connections
John of Gaunt
- FatherEdward III of England
- MotherPhilippa of Hainault
- SpouseBlanche of Lancaster
- SpouseConstance of Castile, Duchess of Lancaster
- SpouseKatherine Swynford
- SiblingMary of Waltham
- SiblingIsabella de Coucy
- SiblingMargaret, Countess of Pembroke
- SiblingJoan of England
- SiblingEdward, the Black Prince
- SiblingEdmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York
- SiblingLionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence
8 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1361
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