John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster

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John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster
Born 6 March 1340
Died 3 February 1399

John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Aquitaine (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399) was a member of the House of Plantagenet, the third surviving son of Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault.He was the father of Henry IV of England. He died in 1399.