Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester
Gilbert de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford, 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. He held the Lordship of Glamorgan which was one of the most powerful and wealthy of the Welsh Marcher Lordships as well as over 200 English manors (172 in the Honor of Clare).
Gilbert de Clare | |
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| Earl of Hertford Earl of Gloucester Lord of Glamorgan | |
Coat of Arms of Clare family | |
| Tenure | 1262–1295 |
| Predecessor | Richard de Clare, 5th Earl of Hertford |
| Successor | Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Hertford |
| Other titles | 9th Lord of Clare 9th Lord of Tonbridge 8th Lord of Cardigan |
| Born | 2 September 1243 Christchurch, Hampshire |
| Died | 7 December 1295 (aged 52) Monmouth Castle |
| Buried | Tewkesbury Abbey 51.9903°N 2.1604°W |
| Nationality | English |
| Wars and battles | Second Barons' War Welsh war of 1282 |
| Spouse(s) | Alice de Lusignan of Angoulême Joan of Acre |
| Issue | Isabella de Clare Joan de Clare Gilbert de Clare Eleanor de Clare Margaret de Clare Elizabeth de Clare |
| Parents | Richard de Clare Maud de Lacy |
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