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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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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.
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Jan 1, 2024 · Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for Gilbert (Clare) de Clare born 1243 Christchurch, Hampshire, England died 1295 Monmouth Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales including ancestors + descendants + 2 photos + 20 genealogist comments + questions + more in the free family tree community.
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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.
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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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. He was the eldest son of Richard de Clare, Earl of Gloucester & Hertford and Margaret de Lacy, the Countess of Lincoln.
