Gilbert de Clare, 8th Earl of Hertford

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Gilbert de Clare, 8th Earl of Hertford and 4th Earl of Gloucester (1291 – 24 June 1314) was a powerful Norman noble and the grandson of Edward I.

His mother was Joan of Acre, who was the daughter of Edward I and his first wife, Eleanor of Castile. His father was the 7th Earl of Hertford. He succeeded to the titles in 1295.

He died young, being killed in war in Scotland. He died unmarried and without issue, and the titles became extinct on his death.

By the provisions of the marriage contract of his parents, their joint possessions could only be inherited by a direct descendant. Although he had also two older half-sisters, his three full sisters inherited therefore his property which is said to have been a biggest in England.

Peerage of England
Preceded by: Gilbert de Clare	Earl of Hertford 1295–1314	Succeeded by: Extinct
	Earl of Gloucester 1295–1314