A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
john of gaunt
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the fourth son of Edward III who was the effective ruler of England during the close of his fathers reign and during the minority of Richard II; his son was Henry Bolingbroke (1340-1399)
john of gaunt meaning & definition 1 of john of gaunt.
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John of Gaunt was an English royal figure born in 1340, the third surviving son of Edward III. His title, John of Gaunt, represents his birthplace, Ghent in modern Belgium. He is known for being the father of Henry IV and the founder of the House of Lancaster, one branch of the Plantagenet dynasty which came into conflict with their dynastic rivals, the House of York, during the Wars of the Roses. He also became infamous due to his unpopularity during his rule as regent for his nephew, Richard II, and his ambitions in Spain, Portugal, and France. He died in 1399.
john of gaunt meaning & definition 2 of john of gaunt.
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Duke of Lancaster, third son of Edward III.; an ambitious man; vainly seized the crown of Castile; supported the Wycliffites against the clergy; married Blanche of Lancaster, and was made duke by Henry IV. (1340-1399).
john of gaunt meaning & definition 3 of john of gaunt.
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Properly of Ghent, his birthplace, in Flanders.
john of gaunt meaning & definition 4 of john of gaunt.
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