Gilbert, Lord Richard Fitz
Abt 1030 - 1090 (60 years)1. Gilbert, Lord Richard Fitz was born about 1030 in Brionne, Normandy; died in 1090 in Huntingdon, England. Notes:
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Richard was Lord of Bienfaite and Orbec in Normandy and Lord of Clare of
Tonbridge; Chief Justice of England; kinsman and companion of William the
Conqueror. He founded the House of Clare during the Conquest, and played a
major role in suppressing the revolt of 1075. His wife Rohese Giffard
brought him the great estates of her family. Their son Walter founded
Tintern Abbey. From this couple sprang the great house of Clare.Richard married Giffard, Rohese on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Clare, Gilbert de Earl Clare of Tunbridge
died in 1115.
- 2. Clare, Gilbert de Earl Clare of Tunbridge
Generation: 2
2. Clare, Gilbert de Earl Clare of Tunbridge (1.Richard1) died in 1115. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Earl Clare of Tunbridge
Notes:
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Gilbert, heir of Richard his father in England, held his castle of
Tunbridge against William Rufus, but was wounded and captured. {-Encycl.
Brit., 1956, 5:754} He founded the priory of Clare, 1090. For the Clare
family, see on the Web: http://www.castlewales.com/clare.htmlFamily/Spouse: Clermont, Adelaide de. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. de Clare, Richard Fitz Gilbert Earl of Hertford died on 15 Apr 1136 in near Abergavenny; was buried in Gloucester.
- 4. Clare, Earl of Pembroke Gilbert de died on 6 Jan 1148.
Generation: 3
3. de Clare, Richard Fitz Gilbert Earl of Hertford (2.Gilbert2, 1.Richard1) died on 15 Apr 1136 in near Abergavenny; was buried in Gloucester. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Earl of Hertford
Notes:
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Richard Fitz Gilbert was the first Earl of Hertford, Lord of Clare. He was
slain by the Welsh as he journeyed to Cardigan. {- Encycl. Brit., 1956}Family/Spouse: Meschines, Adeliza. Adeliza (daughter of Meschin, Ranulph Le) died in 1128. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Clare, Roger de Earl of Hertford died in 1173.
4. Clare, Earl of Pembroke Gilbert de (2.Gilbert2, 1.Richard1) died on 6 Jan 1148. Notes:
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Gilbert, second son of his father, inherited Chepstow, with Nether-Gwent,
from his uncle Walter (founder of Tinturn Abbey).{-Encycl. Brit., 1956,
5:755; 17:456.} The earldom was created in 1138 by King Stephen for
Gilbert, "who, after the battle of Lincoln (1141), in which he took part,
joined the party of the empress Matilda and married Henry I's mistress,
Isabel, daughter of Robert de Beaumont, earl of Leicester."Family/Spouse: Beaumont, Isabel ("Elizabeth") de. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Clare, Richard ("Strongbow") de was born in 1130; died on 20 Apr 1176 in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
- 6. Clare, Richard ("Strongbow") de
Generation: 4
5. Clare, Roger de Earl of Hertford (3.Richard3, 2.Gilbert2, 1.Richard1) died in 1173. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Earl of Hertford
Notes:
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Roger "was constantly fighting the Welsh for his family possessions in
Wales and quarreled with Becket over Tunbridge castle" {Encycl.Brit.,
1956, 5:755}. He is known as "the Good Earl."Family/Spouse: Hilary, Maud St.. Maud (daughter of De St.hilaire, James de Harcourt and Aveline) died in 1173. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Clare, Richard de Earl was born in 1162; died in Oct 1217.
6. Clare, Richard ("Strongbow") de (4.Gilbert3, 2.Gilbert2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1130; died on 20 Apr 1176 in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. Notes:
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Richard was Earl of Buckingham, second Earl of Pembroke and Justiciar of
Ireland.Richard married Macmurrough, Countess of Ireland Eva on 26 Apr 1171 in Waterford, Ireland. Eva (daughter of Macmurrough, King of Leinster Dermot and O'Toole, More) was born about 1151. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Clare, Isabel de was born in 1173; died in 1220.
- 8. Clare, Isabel de