Definitions for john of gaunt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
John′ of Gaunt′(n.)
(Duke of Lancaster) 1340–99, founder of the English royal house of Lancaster (son of Edward III).
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia
John of Gaunt
Duke of Lancaster, third son of Edward III.; an ambitious man; vainly seized the crown of Castile; supported the Wycliffites against the clergy; married Blanche of Lancaster, and was made duke by Henry IV. (1340-1399).
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