Gilbert de Clare Biography and Timeline

Birth of Gilbert de Clare

Birth of Gilbert de Clare, 4th Earl of Hertford, 5th Earl of Gloucester

Constitution of England

1 of 25 barons entrusted with carrying out the Magna Carta

Magna Carta

1 of 25 barons entrusted with carrying out the Magna Carta

Magna Carta

Gilbert and his father were two of the barons made Magna Carta sureties

Peerage

Created Earl of Gloucester, 6th

Magna Carta

present at the confirmation of the Magna Carta by Henry III

Death of Gilbert de Clare

Death of Gilbert de Clare, 4th Earl of Hertford, 5th Earl of Gloucester

Birth of Gilbert the Red

Birth of Gilbert the Red

Marriage

Gilbert the Red marries Alice of Angouleme, a niece of Henry III

Marriage

Marries a niece of Henry III

Envoy

Appointed Envoy to Scotland

Envoy

Appointed Envoy to Germany

Rebellion of Gilbert de Clare

Joins forces with Simon de Montfort

Peerage

Becomes the 9th Earl of Clare, the 7th Earl of Hertford and the Eighth Earl of Gloucester

Peerage

Created Lord of Glamorgan

Rebellion of Gilbert de Clare

Joins forces with Simon de Montfort

Role range: 1263-1267

Capture of Rochester

Helps Simon de Montfort capture Rochester

Role range: 1263-1267

Battle of Lewes

Contributes to Simon de Montforts victory

Role range: 1263-1267

Battle of Lewes

Helps Simon de Montfort to victory at the Battle of Lewes. Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes. Contributes to Simon de Montforts victory

Role range: 1263-1267

Parliament

Montfort and Gilbert organize a new Parliament

Role range: 1263-1267

Alliance Gilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th and Welsh

Falls out with de Montfort after the latters alliance with the Welsh

Role range: 1263-1267

Alliance Prince Edward and the Earl of Gloucester

Prince Edward & the Earl of Gloucester meet & agree to restore Henry III

Role range: 1263-1267 – 1272-1307

Mobilization

Edward I joins forces with Gilbert the Red, his 2nd in command

Role range: 1263-1267

Siege of Gloucester

Edward I & Gilbert the Red capture Gloucester

Role range: 1263-1267

Mobilization

Joins forces with Prince Edward in repelling de Montfort

Role range: 1263-1267

Alliance Gilbert de Clare Gloucester, 8th and Royalists

The Earl of Gloucester changes sides & joins the Royalists

Role range: 1263-1267

Arrest of Gruffydd ap Rhys

Captures Gruffydd ap Rhys & imprisons him in Cardiff

Role range: 1263-1267

Arrest of Gruffydd ap Rhys

Transfers Gruffydd ap Rhys to Clare Castle in Kilkenny

Role range: 1263-1267

Capture of London

Helps Prince Edward capture London

Siege of London

Joined by Eyville & the Ely fugitives to reverse the results of the Battle of Evesham. Edward I offers concilliation to Gloucester who accepts & wins royal favour. Arrives in London while Edward is in the north & Henry is in Cambridge

Siege of London

Lays siege to the Tower of London

Caerphilly

Caerphilly castle is built during the conflict with Llywelyn ap Gruffudd

Siege of Caerphilly

Captures Caerphilly from the rebels led by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd

Restoration

Reconciles with Henry III & obtains restoration of the lands of disinherited Barons

Invasion of Wales

Leads an invasion of Wales, 1276-1283

Constitution of England

Demands Parliament not act against the judiciary until Edward I returns to England

Rebellion of Rebels in Marches

Disputes the boundary between Glamorgan & Brecon. Conducts a private war against the Earl of Hereford

Marriage

Marries Joan of Acre, daughter of Edward I

Marriage

Gloucesters land is taken by the Crown & held for Joans heirs if Gloucester defaults

Marriage

Marries Joan, daughter of Edward I