Richard de Clare, 5th Earl of Hertford, 6th Earl of Gloucester, 2nd Lord of Glamorgan, 8th Lord of Clare was the son of Gilbert de Clare, 4th Earl of Hertford, and Isabel Marshal. He was also a powerful Marcher Lord in Wales and inherited the Lordship of Glamorgan upon the death of his father. He played a prominent role in the constitutional crisis of 1258–1263.
Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester, English soldier (died 1262)
On August 4, in the year 1222, Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester, English soldier (died 1262). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 4, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 4, 1222 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 7 June 2026.
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