Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Hertford
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| Gilbert Fitz Richard de Clare | |
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| 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.
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- ^ The Annals of Tewkesbury and Robert of Torigny per Medieval Lands.
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