John of Gaunt

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in Castles: Form and Function.

Definition

The Duke of Lancaster and son of Edward III who transformed the castle into a regal palace to project his status and royal claims.

Exam Context

John of Gaunt appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for Study of the Historic Environment, especially Castles: Form and Function and Functions of the Castle.

Study of the Historic Environment Castles: Form and Function Functions of the Castle

Found in Revision Notes

Study of the Historic Environment

Conquest and the Symbolism of Power

Castles: Form and Function • Functions of the Castle

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