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Also Known As John of Gaunt, duc d’Aquitaine • John of Gaunt, earl of Richmond
Born March 1340 • Ghent • Belgium
Died February 3, 1399 (aged 58) • London • England
House / Dynasty house of Plantagenet
Notable Family Members father Edward III • son Henry IV • brother Edward the Black Prince

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