The Epic Interactive Encyclopedia 1997/The_Epic_Interactive_Encyclopedia_97.iso/j/john_of_gaunt/infotext

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English politician, born in Ghent, fourth son
of Edward III, duke of Lancaster from 1362.
He distinguished himself during the Hundred
Years' War. During Edward's last years, and
the years before Richard II attained the age
of majority, he acted as head of government,
and Parliament protested against his corrupt
rule.