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Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester. Gilbert de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford, [1] 7th Earl of Gloucester (2 September 1243 – 7 December 1295) was a powerful English noble. He was also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare or "The Red Earl", probably because of his hair colour or fiery temper in battle.
- 1262–1295
Apr 26, 2022 · Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Hertford and 3rd Earl of Gloucester (2 September 1243, at Christchurch, Hampshire – 7 December 1295) was a powerful English noble. Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare, probably because of his hair colour.
Mar 6, 2024 · Gilbert de Clare, 7th earl of Gloucester (1243–95), 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. He was succeeded by his son, Gilbert de Clare (1291–1314), who died at the Battle of Bannockburn.
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Jan 1, 2024 · 1.8 Death. 1.9 Baronies. 1.10 Coat of Arms. 2 Research Notes. 2.1 Numbering of Earls of Gloucester. 3 Sources. 4 Acknowledgments. 4.1 Magna Carta Project. Biography. Birth and Parents. Gilbert was the son and heir of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Gloucester, and his second wife Maud de Lacy.
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views 2,965,631 updated. 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. 1243–1295. Joan of Acre. 1272–1307. Marriage: 30 April 1290. Gilbert de Clare 8th Earl of Gloucester. 1291–1314. Eleanor de Clare. 1292–1337. Margaret De Clare. 1293–1342. Elizabeth de Clare. 1295–1360. Sources (8) Gilbert De Clare, "Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898" "Find A Grave Index"
Mar 14, 2019 · Posted on March 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.
