Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Hertford

Gilbert Fitz Richard de Clare
Born 1115
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Died 1153
Office 1st Earl of Hertford
1138–1153
Preceded by new creation
Succeeded by Roger de Clare

Gilbert FitzRichard de Clare, 1st Earl of Hertford (1115–1153[1]) was the eldest son of the Richard Fitz Gilbert de Clare and Adeliza. He was created Earl of Hertford, possibly at the same time his uncle was created Earl of Pembroke. He died without issue and was succeeded by his brother Roger de Clare.

References

  1. ^ The Annals of Tewkesbury and Robert of Torigny per Medieval Lands.