Richard II · Character

John of Gaunt

John of Gaunt is a character in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

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Also known as Gaunt, old Gaunt, John a Gaunt, time-honour'd Lancaster, Exit Gaunt, Gaunt O, Gaunt Sister, King Richard Old John of Gaunt

First appearance: 0002-act-i-scene-i

Duke of Lancaster, Richard's uncle, who delivers a famous deathbed prophecy against Richard's rule.