# John of Gaunt — Richard II character guide

> John of Gaunt in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**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

## Who they are

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

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