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Gilbert de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford, 7th Earl of Gloucester (2 September 1243 – 7 December 1295) was a powerful English magnate. He was also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare or "The Red Earl", probably because of his hair colour or fiery temper in battle.
Gilbert de Clare, 7th earl of Gloucester (born September 2, 1243, Christchurch, Hampshire, England—died December 7, 1295, Monmouth, Wales) was a Welsh nobleman whose belated support of King Henry III of England was a major factor in the collapse of the baronial rebellion led by Simon de Montfort.
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The Oxford Companion to British History. Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare, 7th earl of (1291–1314). Son of the 6th earl by his second wife, de Clare was therefore nephew to Edward II and was brought up with the young king, who was seven years older. He inherited the title at the age of 4.
Apr 26, 2022 · Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Hertford and 3rd Earl of Gloucester (September 2, 1243, at Christchurch, Hampshire – December 7, 1295) was a powerful English noble. Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.
Mar 14, 2019 · The 7th Earl of Gloucester, Gilbert, the Red Earl, was born in 1243. He took part of the second Barons War in 1262 which saw the barons rise against King Henry III. He was one of Simon de Montfort’s supporters and took part in the Battle of Lewes.
Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester (2 September 1243 – 7 December 1295) was Earl of Hertford and Gloucester from 1262 to 1295, succeeding Richard de Clare and preceding Gilbert de Clare. Gilbert de Clare was born in Christchurch, Hampshire, England in 1243, the son of Richard de Clare, 6th...
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Gilbert 'the Red' De Clare, Earl of Gloucester (1243-1295) Born: 2nd September 1243 at Christchurch, Hampshire Earl of Gloucester Earl of Hertford Died: 7th December 1295 at Monmouth Castle, Monmouthshire. Gilbert was nicknamed the 'Red Earl' after the colour of his hair.
