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Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

De humani corporis fabrica (Of the Structure of the Human Body), 1555

Ancient Palace of the Savoy, 1844. Creator: Gray
Ancient Palace of the Savoy, 1844. View of Savoy Palace on the River Thames in London. The founder of the Savoy was Peter de Savoy

Henry IV, (1367-1413), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, (1367-1413), 1830. Henry IV (1367-1413) King of England from 1399 to 1413. The son of John of Gaunt, he spent much of his reign defending himself against plots

Richard II, (1367-1400), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Richard II, (1367-1400), 1830. Richard II (1367-c1400) King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. During his first years government was in the hands of regency councils

Portrait of John IV, Duke of Brabant, 1460-1470, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of John IV, Duke of Brabant, 1460-1470, (1943). John IV of Burgundy, Duke of Brabant (1403-1427) founded the University of Leuven in 1425

The Savoy in 1650, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Savoy in 1650, (1881). The Savoy Palace was built on the banks of the River Thames in the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the London home of John of Gaunt

View of the demolition of the Savoy Palace, Westminster, London, 1820. The Savoy Palace was built in the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the London home of John of Gaunt

Monument of John of Gaunt and Constance of Castile, old St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1656. Tomb of the Duke and Duchess of Lancaster, designed by Henry Yevele

Prince Edward serves John of Artois at table after having defeated him at Poitiers, 1356 (1864). Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376) consoles John of Artois (1321-1387)

John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-1399)
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-99). Fourth son of Edward II of England, father of Henry IV. Shakespeares Time-honoured Lancaster. Engraving from window, All Souls, 0xford

The prince extorts an amnesty from Pedro the Cruel, 1367 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The prince extorts an amnesty from Pedro the Cruel, 1864. Edward, the Black Prince, (1330-1376), extorts an amnesty from Pedro the Cruel (1334-1369) after the battle of najara 1367

A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389-1435) son of King Henry IV of England, brother to King Henry V, and acted as regent of France for his nephew, King Henry VI

The Royal Chapel, Savoy Palace, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
The Royal Chapel, Savoy Palace, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

King Henry IV, 16th century. Henry (1367-1413) was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of Bolingbroke

John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. Artist:s Harding
John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. The third surviving son of Henry IV, John of Lancaster (1389-1435) governed England as regent for his nephew Henry VI from 1422 until 1437

John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
A prominent and powerful political figure in late 14th century England, John of Gaunt (1340-1399) was the fourth son of Edward II of England, and father of Henry IV

John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (1804). Artist: Ogbourne
John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, (1804). A prominent and powerful political figure in late 14th century England, John of Gaunt (1340-1399) was the fourth son of Edward II of England

Saint John of Kronstadt, Russian priest, c1900. John of Kronstadt (1829-1908) was a Russian Orthodox archpriest who worked at St Andrews Cathedral in Kronstadt

John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, (18th century). The third surviving son of Henry IV, John of Lancaster (1389-1435) governed England as regent for his nephew Henry VI from 1422 until 1437

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"John of Gaunt: A Towering Figure in History" Step back in time to the era Gaunt, a prominent figure whose legacy still echoes through the centuries. Lancaster Castle's imposing tower, captured beautifully by artist J Davis in 1896, stands as a testament to his power and influence. But John of Gaunt was not just a man of military might. His thirst for knowledge led him to support groundbreaking works like "De humani corporis fabrica, " published in 1555, which revolutionized our understanding of the human body. The Ancient Palace of the Savoy, depicted by Gray in 1844, was another stronghold associated with this enigmatic figure. It served as both his residence and symbolized his wealth and prestige. Portraits such as Henry IV (1830) and Richard II (1830), though their creators remain unknown, capture glimpses into John's family life and political ambitions. These images offer us insight into the complexities that shaped his character. Beyond England's borders, we find evidence of John's far-reaching influence. The portrait depicting John IV, Duke of Brabant (1460-1470), showcases how he extended his sphere across Europe during this period. However grand these palaces may have been, they were not immune to change. Witnessed through an unknown creator's eyes in 1650 or Londoners' accounts from 1820 when demolition struck at Westminster's Savoy Palace – even mighty structures must yield to time. Yet amidst all these historical moments lies one enduring tribute: the Monument Gaunt and Constance Castile within old St Pauls Cathedral (1656). This memorializes their union while reminding us that love can transcend even tumultuous times. Finally, let us not forget some pivotal events where John played a significant role on foreign soil.