DE CLARE, Knight, 3rd Earl of Hertfordshire; 6th Lord of Clare; 6th Lord of Tonbridge; 5th Lord of Cardigan Richard
1153 - 1217 (64 years)
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Name DE CLARE, Richard [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Title Knight, 3rd Earl of Hertfordshire; 6th Lord of Clare; 6th Lord of Tonbridge; 5th Lord of Cardigan Birth 1153 Tonbridge Castle, Kent, England 
Gender Male Books About Strongbow: The Story of Richard and Aoife : A Biographical Novel Books About Three Chevrons Red Differentiator Magna Carta Baron _MILT 1171 Leader of the semi-official Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in Henry II’s reign and obtained a grant of the lordship of Leinster from the king in 1171 Magna Carta 1215 1215 Richard was one of the Surety Barons for the Magna Carta. His subsequent participation in baronial rebellion against King John led to his excommunication in December that year and to the confiscation of his lands. He formally returned to allegiance on 5 October 1217, after John\'s death, and his lands were restored Royalty & Nobility 3rd Earl of Hertford, lord of Clare, Tonbridge, and Cardigan Web Address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_de_Clare%2C_3rd_Earl_of_Hertford Web Address https://frontlinestates.ltd.uk/richard-and-gilbert-de-clare/ Web Address https://magnacarta800th.com/schools/biographies/the-25-barons-of-magna-carta/richard-de-clare-and-gilbert-de-clare/ Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Clare-651 Death 28 Nov 1217 Tonbridge Castle, Kent, England Person ID I5003 My Genealogy | Laviolette Ancestry, Laviolette Ancestry Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
Father DE CLARE, Lord of Tonbridge Roger d. 1173 Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F1337 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Father DE CLARE, Lord of Tonbridge Roger, b. 1116, Kent, England d. 1173, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England (Age 57 years) Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F12993 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family FITZWILLIAM, 4th Countess of Gloucester Amice, b. 1160, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England d. 1 Jan 1225, England (Age 65 years) Marriage 1177 Children + 1. DE CLARE, Maud, b. 1184 d. 1213 (Age 29 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] + 2. DE CLARE, Gilbert, b. 1180, Hertfordshire, England d. 25 Oct 1230 (Age 50 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]Family ID F1336 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
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Event Map 
Birth - 1153 - Tonbridge Castle, Kent, England 
Death - 28 Nov 1217 - Tonbridge Castle, Kent, England = Link to Google Earth
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Richard de Clare and Gilbert de Clare _ Magna Carta Trust 800th Anniversary _ Celebrating 800 years of democracy Richard de Clare, 3rd Earl of Hertford - Wikipedia
Histories 
The Magna Carta A Descendant's Journey Through History
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Connections to the Magna Carta (6)
Imagine finding out you're not just linked to a pivotal slice of history, but directly descended from both sides of it. That's my story. I'm a 25th great-grandchild of King John of England and also connected to 12 of the 25 barons who played a key role in the Magna Carta. This isn't just a chapter from a history book for me; it's a personal journey through my family's past.
Few documents have resonated through the ages like the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta emerged from a period of tumult and tyranny. King John, my ancestor, often remembered more for his vices than virtues, was at the heart of this drama. His reign, marked by military failures, exorbitant taxation, and disputes with the Church, set the stage for a historic standoff between the crown and its subjects.
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Notes - Richard de Clare, 3rd Earl of Hertford (c. 1153-1217), was a significant figure in the late 12th and early 13th centuries in England. Born into the powerful de Clare family, he inherited vast landholdings and titles, including the Earldom of Hertford and lordships in Tonbridge, Kent, and Cardigan, Wales.
Richard's life was marked by his involvement in key political events of his time. He was present at the coronations of Kings Richard I and John, and at the homage of King William of Scotland as the English Earl of Huntingdon. His political activities extended beyond mere appearances; he played a crucial role in the baronial opposition to King John.
During the turbulent times leading up to the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215, Richard sided with the barons against King John. His castle at Tonbridge was taken during these conflicts, reflecting his active participation in the baronial cause. Richard was one of the twenty-five sureties of the Magna Carta, a group of barons responsible for ensuring the king's adherence to the charter. This involvement places him at the heart of one of the most significant moments in medieval English history.
Richard's marriage to Amice FitzWilliam, the 4th Countess of Gloucester, further elevated his status. This union brought him additional lands and titles, including the estates of Gloucester and the honor of St. Hilary. Their children included Gilbert de Clare, who succeeded him as the 4th Earl of Hertford and 5th Earl of Gloucester, and Maud de Clare, who married Sir William de Braose.
Despite his opposition to King John, Richard was excommunicated by the Pope in 1215 along with his son and other barons. This excommunication was part of the wider conflict between the barons and the king, which the Pope supported.
Richard de Clare's coat of arms, "Or, three chevronels gules," adopted at the start of the age of heraldry around 1200-1215, became a symbol of his family's enduring legacy in English nobility.
Richard de Clare's life and actions, particularly his role in the Magna Carta, highlight the complex interplay of power, loyalty, and rebellion in medieval England. His legacy is not only in his contributions to one of the foundational documents of English law but also in his descendants, who continued to play significant roles in English history. His death in 1217 marked the end of an era, but his impact on English history continued through his family and their extensive influence.
- Richard de Clare, 3rd Earl of Hertford (c. 1153-1217), was a significant figure in the late 12th and early 13th centuries in England. Born into the powerful de Clare family, he inherited vast landholdings and titles, including the Earldom of Hertford and lordships in Tonbridge, Kent, and Cardigan, Wales.
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Sources - [S1408] Richardson, Douglas, Magna Carta Ancestry, Pgs 290 - 291.
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. - [S1801] Wikipedia, Record of Gilbert de Clare, 5th Earl of Gloucester.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_de_Clare,_5th_Earl_of_Gloucester - [S1802] WikiTree, Record of Gilbert (Clare) de Clare (abt. 1180 - 1230).
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Clare-673 - [S1801] Wikipedia, Record of Richard de Clare, 3rd Earl of Hertford.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_de_Clare,_3rd_Earl_of_Hertford - [S1802] WikiTree, Record of Richard (Clare) de Clare (abt. 1153 - bef. 1217).
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Clare-651
- [S1408] Richardson, Douglas, Magna Carta Ancestry, Pgs 290 - 291.