John of Gaunt - The Red Prince of Lancaster Documentary

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@philtaylor7905 10 ай бұрын

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@philtaylor7905 10 ай бұрын

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@timdyer5903 Жыл бұрын

This is my 21st great grandfather. There are millions of us related to this guy.

@raceing63 Жыл бұрын

He's my 20th great grandfather.

@timdyer5903 Жыл бұрын

@@raceing63 cousin :)

@jacobw4039 Жыл бұрын

Dad?

@David-rv2ec Жыл бұрын

Another turd

@timdyer5903 Жыл бұрын

@@jacobw4039 cousin jack mate

@1fredricka Жыл бұрын

To me John of Gaunt was a unsung hero. Glad you did a documentary on him.

@sorceressofaeaea Жыл бұрын

The man, who did all the dirty work, but was never thanked for it. His energy and tenacity in resolving difficulties are quite admirible. This was no some lazy nobleman who cares only for entertaiments and hunting. Thank you so much as usual! I've been waiting for this guy since you made a documentary on Edward III.

@sagashistoriquesafricaines140 Жыл бұрын

His son took the throne tho

@cynthiasnowden600 Жыл бұрын

So romantic

@Moonpearl121 3 ай бұрын

And our royal family are all descended from his children from his mistress Katherine Swynford. @@sagashistoriquesafricaines140

@edwardmorriale9358 Жыл бұрын

There was a very real affection between John and his elder brother, the Black Prince. John was ever loyal to his brother and nephew. The not the "greatest of Henry's sons, he was the most steadfast. He was the most consistent.His entire life was in a straight line. Never wavering.

@richardgraham7055 Жыл бұрын

Sheer longevity and immense peaceful impact secures John of Gaunt's reputation I think. He demanded respect for intelligent inquiry separate from religious prejudices. John of Gaunt really leads into the coming Renaissance, especially through his support for artists and challenging art.

@saylorgirl799 10 ай бұрын

He was a son of Edward III, not Henry.

@brillanon8041 7 ай бұрын

I think the original poster was referencing King John son of Henry II and brother of Richard I.

@joaoguilhermedacruzribeiro6262 Жыл бұрын

There is one another fact, not mentioned in the biography of John of Gault. One of his daugthers, Philipa, was married to John I of Portugal. Her sons would be famed in Portuguese history, as the fair generation. Her youngest son, Henry, known throughout as The Navigator, would launch the great Portuguese discoveries. Congrtulations for your fine job!

@morgainedepolloc4161 Жыл бұрын

Greeting from the US, Virginia. I am a John of Gaunt descendant via the "legitimized" Beaufort line. That is AMAZING that Henry the Navigator is a descendant--we learned of him in US schools, but not John of Gaunt! One of my GGgrandfathers, Leonard Digges (from the line of John of Guant), invented the theodolite which was used some in Meteorology, Construction and sometimes navigation. He invented the theolite after Henry's death, I believe. Amazing history! So nice to see relations from the Iberian peninsula here.

@lucieelizabethannwesson7016 Жыл бұрын

Lady Catherine of Lancaster

@lucieelizabethannwesson7016 Жыл бұрын

John of Gaunt married as his second wife Constance of Castile and they had Lady Catherine of Lancaster and she married King Henry II of Castile and they had King John II of Castile.

@QuBoadicea69 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for that detail about the theodolite!

@QuBoadicea69 6 ай бұрын

Wow that’s cool to know, about Henry the Navigator…I did not know that, and I have a great interest in John and Katherine Swynford….Katherine was once his children’s’ caregiver, including Philippa. The book Katherine by Anya Seton is a favorite book of mine and a really great biostory.

@sirwelch9991 Жыл бұрын

I never expected a documentary about one of the most overlooked princes.

@marymeeks6680 Жыл бұрын

They're always mentioning him because of his spawn and all the trouble they caused.

@LuisaRodriguez0212 Жыл бұрын

I agree that Gaunt is more important than other historical people who have been discussed.

@tea_jayy Жыл бұрын

@@LuisaRodriguez0212 agreed. So much of English history could have been totally different if he'd not married Katherine Swynford and kept her as a mistress. These docs are always so interesting and informative.

@LuisaRodriguez0212 Жыл бұрын

Why do you think that he shouldn't have married Katherine Swynford? It was their children who led to the Tudor line and my favorite queen- Elizabeth I of England.

@tea_jayy Жыл бұрын

@@LuisaRodriguez0212 no, i didn't say he shouldn't have married her. I said history would have been different if he hadn't.

@lynettebooth9199 Жыл бұрын

John of Gaunt has been my favourite for many many years!!!!! Thank you so much for such a great documentary highlighting how amazing he truly was.

@AITrademarket Жыл бұрын

Patrick Stewart’s portrayal of John in ‘The Hollow Crown’ roughly aligns with this fantastic documentary and certainly for me to give it a bit more context. I would agree that John of Gaunt probably was the most important and influential nobleman of his day .. and with the help of fate, hid did turn out to be the greatest of the sons of Edward III.

@dixiecyrus8136 Жыл бұрын

I love that series!! Young Sean Connery was in that and Judy Dench!! Got the whole series from Amazon.😁😁

@robertc2619 Жыл бұрын

That was Shakespeare so mainly historical fiction. basically a tudor propagandis

@AITrademarket Жыл бұрын

@@robertc2619 Yes, that’s why I mentioned it was ‘roughly aligned’. The Boleyn family’s fall from grace was probably the most spectacular event of his era and he didn’t dare write about that as the Tudors were his patrons.

@AnneBoleyn-qg5pj Жыл бұрын

Another great book about John of Gaunt and his relationship with Katherine Swynford called Katherine by Anya Seton. I first read it when I was a junior in high school about 40 years ago and it's still one of my very favorite books.

@themaestroslady1812 Жыл бұрын

I've read that same book, many times. A wonderful read!

@bobbisellsor6866 Жыл бұрын

I also read this for the 1st time at age 16 - many years ago. Thoroughly fascinating.

@EvaFG1962 Жыл бұрын

Love that story

@AnneBoleyn-qg5pj Жыл бұрын

It's such a wonderful book it's nice to converse with other ladies who found it the same.

@LuisaRodriguez0212 Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Tommie_the_wrath_of_Khan Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite historical figures. Wish we had more information/documentation on him

@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 Жыл бұрын

It's impressive that someone positioned to potentially eliminate a potentate to boost his own power, would opt not to, even though it seems he would have had broad support. Such restraint is admirable. This was excellent. I'll have to watch it again in the near future.

@TheZestyCar Жыл бұрын

I was not expecting this choice. An underrated pick. Good job in choosing this one.

@pag-op7wi Жыл бұрын

Thrilled to see one of the most underrated and overshadowed royal princes receive his day in the sun! Helen Carr's biography on John, "The Red Prince", is a great read. Hopefully you guys will decide to give another under-appreciated prince, Gaunt's grandson; John, Duke of Bedford the attention he deserves in one of your extraordinary videos!

@beth7935 Жыл бұрын

I read that recently & I agree, it's great! And this video is a great addition to it. I agree about Bedford too- that book & the one I'm reading about Owen Tudor both make it obvious he was important & made a huge contribution to running the country, but I'd barely heard of him before.

@Matthew-nw1zn 8 ай бұрын

Just finished that book recently. Really good read. John of Gaunt has definitely jumped up there as one of my favorite English history figures.

@stephaniecorbett5356 Жыл бұрын

I love the narrator's clear and intelligent diction… These historical videos are very, very interesting. Thank you.

@ici_coop Жыл бұрын

Not a bot? 🤖

@kathyjaneburke2798 Жыл бұрын

I fell in love with the Duke as a pre-teen, after reading Katherine by Anya Seaton. As an adult I am aware that the book is, at best, historical fiction. However, a love story such as his will always stir my heart.

@gwenmarshall9855 Жыл бұрын

I read that as well as a teen. Still got the book after almost fifty years.

@mindyspoon720 Жыл бұрын

Snap! Still my favourite historical figure. His bloodline runs through Margaret Beaufort and katherine of Aragon too. What a man.

@hlwhhlwh2351 Жыл бұрын

When I was at Cambridge Girls Grammar school my history teacher as an end of term treat, recounted Anya Seatons Katherine I have always loved John's story and that of his descendants

@judykeir601 Жыл бұрын

I’m😊 B😅😅p😅 1:28

@katielain6519 Жыл бұрын

I agree, this is a very good read. Reading this book, inspired me to delve further into this period of history.

@Boruce Жыл бұрын

The amount of effort you guys put into this channel…thank you! I love it all!

@elvenkind6072 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Everything is really high quality, almost flawless.

@Grrrr3FKAGrrrrGrrrrGrrrr Жыл бұрын

He played a role in many historical subjects, religion, literature, military, the political turmoil of Richard II's reign, and of course his dynastic legacy. I found it very valuable to revisit all of this from the perspective of a biography of the man, who previously I had known from his involvement in disparate topics.

@downyc Жыл бұрын

I am so glad to finally hear more about the story of John of Gaunt. Like many people, today, I find various ancestral paths linking my self to him, and seeing the image of him given in the " portrait commissioned in c. 1593 by Sir Edward Hoby for Queenborough Castle, Kent, probably modelled on Gaunt's tomb effigy in Old St Paul's Cathedral", I felt he held a certain unique personality and character. It's good to know he was not considered an "evil" person, but actually accomplished a lot, even bowing to compromise, whe necessary. Thank you for this excellent documentary.

@robertbruce7686 Жыл бұрын

I think John of Gaunt was pivotal in English history but a true, loyal subject.

@daftirishmarej1827 Жыл бұрын

John of Gaunt is one of my mum's favourite royals. She'll be delighted to watch this!

@dayitabiradatta5870 Жыл бұрын

I also read Katherine by Anya Seton in Grade 10. Interesting that so many royal families were descendants of John of Gaunt.

@mikethompson5549 6 ай бұрын

All but one US president

@conemadam Жыл бұрын

Fascinating . Understanding John of Gaunt allowed me to make connections I never had before.

@okiejammer2736 Жыл бұрын

👍 This is the only historical effort of dozens that I've read/seen to have done such detailed research on these Royal figures, down to childhood experiences and even who washed the babies' nappies. That's digging for appreciated minutiae.

@Ramiiam Жыл бұрын

John of Gaunt was a standup dude! Also the ancestor of both kings at Bosworth Field.

@nellyvieira9496 Жыл бұрын

He was their uncle. Not ancestor

@AbuLaith1963 Жыл бұрын

@@nellyvieira9496, he was the great grandfather of Richard III and the great great grandfather of Henry Tudor. He was also the ancestor of Jane Austen and is of Benedict Cumberbatch the actor.

@kathrynjordan8782 Жыл бұрын

So nice to hear this documentary. This gave me some new insight to my 19th Great Grandfather. Thank you for this documentary.

@kirkjones9639 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding telling of the Red Prince's life and accomplishments. He and Marshal are two of the only Englishmen I admire.

@nickim6571 Жыл бұрын

I supposedly descend from both of them.

@kirkjones9639 Жыл бұрын

@@nickim6571 Did you turn out OK?

@kirkjones9639 Жыл бұрын

My mistake, he was a Norman.

@nickim6571 Жыл бұрын

@@kirkjones9639😄😄 That's debatable. I think I'm fine.

@TheRealBatCave 8 ай бұрын

@@nickim6571he's my father

@elvenkind6072 Жыл бұрын

There's really a lot of beautiful videos, of babies, children, women and men and landscapes, in these series of documentaries. Really good job to whomever made them. This channel really deserve more subscribers, with such a high quality of narration, pictures and video.

@joeshmoe8345 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, thanks for posting this big dog!

@kellyshomemadekitchen Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting, very well done and the narration is perfect!

@lfgifu296 Жыл бұрын

He is the “son of Edward III” I most respect. Truly committed to duty, loyal to Richard II all the way, despite the latter’s constant betrayal, all in all, a great man (I feel only for Constance of Castile :’)

@astrohaterade Жыл бұрын

Excited for this one-thanks for the effort you put into these.

@zrkszrk8768 Жыл бұрын

He’s my ancestor glad you did a documentary on him.

@janstess86 Жыл бұрын

He is my ancestor, as well. He was my 16th Great Grandfather. John and Katherine Swynford's daughter, Joan BEAUFORT of Westmorland was my 15th Great Grandmother..So interesting to read or watch documentaries about our ANCESTORS..

@Moonflower_Lasa Жыл бұрын

My gr grandfather too !

@saylorgirl799 10 ай бұрын

SAME! Descendant of John of Gaunt through Joan Beaufort as well!

@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 Жыл бұрын

The only other person as loyal to the English Crown was the iconic great knight, William the Marshall. I've often thought, in so many ways, the two men very similar.

@rayleekain3921 Жыл бұрын

I am descended from both of them. They, along with Alfred the Great, are my favourite ancestors. Love learning about them.

@stevenumphlett6730 Жыл бұрын

@@rayleekain3921 intriguing thank you for this

@AnthonyEvelyn Жыл бұрын

Im glad I hit up on this documentary because from ever since I have been following English history from I was a teen, I have read John of Gaunt was some kind of failure from many books, an unsuccessful prince who didnt quite measure up to his big brother Edward. Now I see he was indeed successful as the third son could be. He at least kept his head while others were losing theirs. He has now joined Athelstan, Henry I Beauclerc, and Henry VII as my favourite underrated English nobles.

@beth7935 Жыл бұрын

I agree! Henry VII is my favourite English king, & _massively_ underrated. I think Henry I was pretty cool too, tho I need to learn more about him. Same with Athelstan, but it's obvious he should get a LOT more credit & recognition. I'm a fan of Alfred the Great, tho more for his focus on education & law etc (ditto Henry I, I like his nickname Beauclerc too), but he gets credit for Athelstan's achievements too & he really shouldn't.

@TinaFivesten Жыл бұрын

Never forget; Eathelflead (child of Alfred the Great), the one true hero of the english!!

@THEScottCampbell Жыл бұрын

Certainly the greatest and most noble man of his time, beset by the jealousies of lesser men. He was too noble of character to be king but gave his descendants the belief in their own heritage. His associations with the greatest religious and literary men of his time show his intellectual greatness and further distinguish him as one of the greatest Englishmen of all time. Sadly, he has no modern equal.

@teresavandegrift5843 Жыл бұрын

There is a John of Gaunt window at Agecroft Hall in Richmond, VA. Agecroft Hall is a Tudor home brought over from England and rebuilt on the James River in Richmond, VA. I enjoyed the video - Thanks

@saylorgirl799 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I did not know this! I’m a descendant of John of Gaunt through Joan Beaufort living in Charlottesville, VA. I have cousins (also descendants of him) living in Richmond. I would love to see this window. Do you know if the home is open to the public for visitation? Thank you for sharing this! 😊

@teresavandegrift5843 10 ай бұрын

The window in in Agecroft Hall in Richmond, VA. You pay admission to see the house and grounds. @@saylorgirl799

@wiscochic861plutochic5 2 ай бұрын

That’s because his anscestors are still in Virginia. I am not but alot of my family still is actually near Richmond. Sutherland and Bernard are some other names related.

@wiscochic861plutochic5 2 ай бұрын

My line: John of Gaunt, Joan Beaufort, Cecily Neville, King Edward IV, Elizabeth of York, Margaret Tudor, King James V Stewart, James 1st Earl of Moray, Elizabeth Stewart, James 3rd Earl of Moray, James Stewart, Lady Margaret Douglas Stewart, George Goodchild Sutherland, George Goodchild Sutherland II, Samuel Sutherland, Philemon Sutherland, Mary Polly Sutherland, Hope Ann Powell, Robert Newton Bernard, Russell Barbour Bernard, Grandma, Father, Me.

@wiscochic861plutochic5 2 ай бұрын

Lady Margaret Douglas immigrated to us (Virginia).

@sharonminer9350 Жыл бұрын

It was so nice to hear about his entire life and not just his affair with Katherine Swynford. Most books tend to talk more about his affair with her

@v.g.r.l.4072 Жыл бұрын

Excellent documentary as ever. Thanks.

@summerdesjardins6808 Жыл бұрын

JoG was my favorite Plantagenet. Thanks for this.

@ceciljohnrhodes4987 Жыл бұрын

Henry V, hold my pint.

@onkall1191 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant at every level! As much a lesson in history, as one on how to structure history lessons. Thank you indeed.

@cocoabudder Жыл бұрын

My matriarchal ancestry traces back to John of Gaunt. Thank you for this informative documentary.

@andrewosullivan2336 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why I'm drawn to this topic so much as an Irish man. It must be your great delivery and undoubtedly amazing story telling ability. Thank you.

@paulfrederickspeardoble4465 Жыл бұрын

As a descendant of John of Gaunt, I found this documentary to be quite enlightening. Thank you very much.

@heatherarnold Жыл бұрын

I too have loved John of Gaunt since reading Katherine as a teenager. I think that he was England's greatest Prince. His children were also doing destined for greatness. It is a great pity that he never became King. I have always believed, however, that due to his children with Katherine de Roet, he had his nephew bring in the act of legitimacy to enable said children to inherit the titles and standing due to them.

@myamdane6895 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, that means you are a direct descendent of Edward III and I think William the Conqueror as well

@Michael_De_Santa-Unofficial Жыл бұрын

@@myamdane6895 Yep. Paul, through John of Gaunt, would also be a descendant of the Anglo-Saxon kings and Charlemagne.

@XxDreamsInDigitalxX Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@tinapeters5725 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this documentary, it seems that most documentaries pass over John of Gaunt. I see many of the comments, we became interested in this period, through, Anya Seton's book Katherine, a time in history, which is always interesting. Thank you to the Narrator, 💐💐

@kraykray4446 Жыл бұрын

Forget Warwick, John of Gaunt was the true King and Queen maker. Thank you for this doc on John of Gaunt. I can’t understand why this man is not feted in the History of England.

@abbigailburkes4408 Жыл бұрын

This narrator is my favorite!

@teresabriney9494 Жыл бұрын

John of Gaunt has always interested me. Edward III had so many children but the only two sons who made their mark were The Black Prince and John.

@cplbruiser8267 Жыл бұрын

It would make one hell of a movie, if they could fit every thing in.

@deborahbranham-taylor6682 Жыл бұрын

It should be a series!

@safehallak Жыл бұрын

You deserve at least 1m views per video with all this effort. 👍

@PeopleProfiles Жыл бұрын

Working on it!

@susanmorgan8833 Жыл бұрын

John of Gaunt was one of the earliest causes of my fascination with English History, and the book Katherine by Anya Seaton was one of my favorites. I later majored on English Lit and English History in college, and still read considerable in both decades after graduation.

@cherylk.2474 Жыл бұрын

I also loved this book by Anya Seaton! I haven't read it for a long time, and would love to sit back and read it again.

@piper_lori-williams-tudhope Жыл бұрын

I LOVE HISTORY!!! literally can’t get enough. 🥰

@janstess86 Жыл бұрын

I love these Documentaries on the PLANTAGENETS. John of Gaunt was my 16th Great Grandfather and Katherine Swynfort was my 16th Great Grandmother..So interesting about the MIDIEVIL TIMES. I am also related to The Nevilles. My 13th Great Grandmother was Alice Neville (sister of Richard Neville, the King Maker)..

@evelynhillier2877 Жыл бұрын

so Joan was your 15th great grandmother..?

@jonmunoz2772 Жыл бұрын

He is my grandfather as well, nice to meet you cousin.

@mikethompson5549 6 ай бұрын

16th seems to low a number. That is lower than King Charles 3rd

@ianrobertson2282 4 ай бұрын

John and Katherine were my 19th great grandparents.

@missprice7215 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. A great man. I read the Anya Seaton book years ago. A good love story. Allegedly Catherine was Geoffrey Chaucer's sister in law. Chaucer worked for John of Gaunt.

@MrAtsyhere Жыл бұрын

It was John of Gaunt that bridged Medieval England into the Renaissance. His support of Wycliff, Henry Chaucer and marriage to a commoner laid the foundations for a flourishing England out of the War of the Roses. In a way he also set the course of Spain (Castile) and shaped that nation (with Portugal) on its path to World discovery.

@graceskerp Жыл бұрын

One of his grandsons was Henry the Navigator of Portugal who encouraged and supported Portugal explorations to the Far East.

@graceskerp Жыл бұрын

@@eshaibraheem4218 I wonder if their treaty is one of the oldest existent.

@nellyvieira9496 Жыл бұрын

@@graceskerp Yes it is. The oldest treaty in the world still in existance is the treaty between england and portugal dating back from 1380s. England hasnt been such a great ally to portugal though.

@AbuLaith1963 Жыл бұрын

Geoffrey Chaucer

@jacobkonick8889 Жыл бұрын

This was truly fabulous and really helped illuminate my understanding of this period, and also of rhe nature of the Wars of the Roses. Thank you!

@suzycreamchez123 Жыл бұрын

Excellent documentary. Thank you, I enjoyed it. John of Gaunt was my distant grandfather.

@LusyBeaufort Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this gem of documentary!!! I never expected to watch a documentary about one of my favourite ancestors ❤

@piendawg Жыл бұрын

The best doco about the red prince by far

@janiced9960 Жыл бұрын

A very good programme about a very under rated character of the Middle Ages. I am sure many were just waiting for him to take over the throne from a very inadquate Richard but instead he remained loyal to the end. I have often wondered what would have happened if he had treated Bolingbroke fairly and not tried to alienate him and deprive him of his inheritance. Richard must have been truly dim.

@karenkratzer7036 Жыл бұрын

In watching this it is apparent that if John of Gaunt wanted to be King of England he would have succeeded.

@beth7935 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! I recently read the book of the same name, which was also excellent, & it was great to have this as a counterpart & addition. John's often only looked at dynastically, as the father of the Lancastrians & the Tudors, but he's a really interesting character in his own right, & he was a hugely important figure in English (& European) politics during his lifetime, & it's been awesome to learn about all that.

@ToneWoN Жыл бұрын

Impeccable content as usual my friend thank you for the history love!

@PeopleProfiles Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ToneWoN Жыл бұрын

@@PeopleProfiles you know I did!! I comment on every video you post, since the very beginning! Top notch history channel!!! 🤍🤍🤍

@traceynorth9877 Жыл бұрын

I first learned about John of Gaunt when I read a novel based on his third wife, Katherine. Since then, I have tried to learn everything I can about them and their descendants. I understood that John petitioned the pope to legitimize the children he had with Katherine when the two married. Such a fascinating time in English history.

@Ravensonng Жыл бұрын

Excellent biography. Thank you!

@madiantin Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely excellent documentary! Thank you very much.

@PeopleProfiles Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lisefrazier5984 Жыл бұрын

Susan Howatch's book "The Wheel of Fortune" updates the story of the Plantagenets. John is a pivotal character.

@margaretryan13 Жыл бұрын

Excellent novel. I loved it.

@lyndamccormick3783 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I sincerely enjoyed every minute of this Documentary. Well done!

@MM-vv8mt Жыл бұрын

Fascinating doc, very well done. Gaunt ranks up there with Alfred the Great, William the Great, and Oliver Cromwell as the most powerful men of the Sceptered Isle.

@welshgal179 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant work! Really enjoyed this it connected a few dots for me. 🌟

@ralphnoyes4366 Жыл бұрын

A great video about a fascinating man. Would you consider going a bit further by looking into the Beaufort uncles who so ably assisted John of Gaunt's grandson, Henry V? There was great strength and success here, both militarily and diplomatically, forged by the family loyalty and talent of John and his descendants. It is said that perhaps 80% of the English today are descendants of Edward III. Have to wonder how many are descended from John of Gaunt.

@janefedelini4015 Жыл бұрын

I am !!

@piperaone 11 ай бұрын

John is the son of Edward II and the Grandson of Edward III.

@bobbyray9825 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@leanie5234 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I have long wanted to know more about this hound dog

@susanacuratolo1200 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY. JOHN GAUNT WAS EXTRAORDINARY AS A POLITICAL INFLUENCER , THE POWER BEHIND THE THRONE!

@marinazagrai1623 Жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this, because as an European, I love to hear the complicated history of those seemingly impossible Middle Ages, and also I am having a hard time with a few names for all the kings/regents.

@Flamsterette Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload!

@susanbrown7494 4 ай бұрын

I have read every book I could find about John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford. What impressed me the most was the way he showed his love for Katherine. He was extremely generous to her even when she was his mistress. It has also been pointed out that he was not the average royal man during the Middle Ages but was considered exceptionally kind and gentle toward Katherine. This has impressed me more than all his military achievements.

@Riso-Musik Жыл бұрын

I never learnt much of Medieval history at school. It was in a gap between Jethro Tull and 1750. Good program

@dorissanders1950 Жыл бұрын

Family history. Very interesting. I am partial since I am a direct descendant so I do think he was outstanding.

@jimholmes5395 7 ай бұрын

I'm a direct descendant of John of Gaunt through Joan Beaufort. I truly enjoyed this biography and am grateful to be able to learn so much about my ancestor.

@springle91 Ай бұрын

Same

@mickmathieson8266 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@trollmeistergeneral3467 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video - thank you for providing. I was particularly impressed with the concluding summary - very succinct and encapsulated all the main points.

@tonyelberg7814 Жыл бұрын

You guys are really great with these docos, thanks heaps

@merryannebrown Жыл бұрын

Love this video! I descend from John's daughter Joan Beaufort/Neville w/ Kathryn Swynford. I always like hearing about him. Some day I hope to come to the UK and see their resting places. :)

@claireeyles7560 Жыл бұрын

My husband is also a direct line descendant from Joan Beaufort/Neville through Kathering Swyndord. :)

@stephenbesley3177 Жыл бұрын

"Bring out your dead!" "I'm not dead".

@user-dh7bt8kd5t 3 ай бұрын

Sir John of Gaunt was a fierce supporter of the crown, an independent thinker, and a man of great passions.

@arianbandit Жыл бұрын

Such a great biography…thank you very much. A minor correction though: John was not born in Beaufort but in Ghent. He owned a castle named Beaufort prior to the birth of his children by Katherine Swynford who got their surname from this castle….🤓😉☺️

@stevebowman2368 Жыл бұрын

Great video,keep up the good work

@carolarnone2027 Жыл бұрын

Very important info I have never heard before.

@lorieunicorn 4 ай бұрын

I have listened to, I thought, a lot of English monarchy history but missed this story. Thanks!

@joopmar6 Жыл бұрын

John of Gant is called the kingmaker

@pedanticradiator1491 Жыл бұрын

No Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury and jure uxoris Earl of Warwick was known as The Kingmaker

@lauraras7601 Жыл бұрын

I´ve always loved John of Gaunt since I studied medieval british history in school. I loved this bio. Thank you so much.

@gerasimosbedragging3982 Жыл бұрын

Great work as usual.

@ramyafennell4615 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant...brings to life such a complicated period....and especially at the end when you set the scene for the Wars of the Roses...helped me a lot to understand the Beaufort factor. Thank you.

@helenafactome Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, really!

@theblackprince1346 Жыл бұрын

You guys read the book of the same name by Helen Carr? Great read.

@AnneBoleyn-qg5pj Жыл бұрын

I will check it out thank you for the recommendation.

@AnneBoleyn-qg5pj Жыл бұрын

I love your name.

@alanatolstad4824 Жыл бұрын

Phew, so much information in this documentary, I'm glad there isn't a test in the morning!

@moreporkowl1218 Жыл бұрын

From another descendant 'thank you' for this wonderful interesting doco!!!.. (My 17GGF).. I read below there are many obvious distant cousins.. Hi.. incredible that we hail from all over the globe. History is amazing, what we know if it. There are truths and untruths and some unknowns...it is what it is. :-)

@rayleekain3921 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure he would never have considered that he would one day have descendants born on the other side of the world as I was in Australia.

@moreporkowl1218 Жыл бұрын

@@rayleekain3921 Hello distant cuz from across the ditch.. :-)

@rayleekain3921 Жыл бұрын

@@moreporkowl1218 Hi. What part of the 'other side of the ditch' are you from? It's fascinating to know we are all over the world though we have the same roots.