# John of Gaunt — Henry IV, Part II character guide

> John of Gaunt in Henry IV, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John a Gaunt, John

**First appearance:** 0012-act-iii-scene-i

## Who they are

The late Duke of Lancaster, father of King Henry IV, mentioned in passing.

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