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Gilbert de Clare the Red Earl
1243 – 1295
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Born
2 Sep 1243
Died
7 Dec 1295
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Gilbert the Red, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, married the king's daughter; his brother Thomas of Thomond was already in this tree, and now the two brothers stand together.
Research notes
✓ GILBERT DE CLARE, 'THE RED EARL', Earl of Gloucester and Hertford (b. 2 Sep 1243, d. 7 Dec 1295), son of RICHARD DE CLARE (d.1262) by MAUD DE LACY (both ALREADY IN TREE - wired as their child, a CONVERGENCE: brother of our existing Thomas de Clare of Thomond, the Badlesmere line's grandfather); m.2 (spring 1290) JOAN OF ACRE. Sources: CP V (Gloucester). Direct ancestor. Added 8 Aug 2026 (the Raleigh royal door - consolation wave after the St Leger door closed; full write-up in RANKED LEADS addendum).