Gilbert de Clare
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There are two Gilbert de Clares who were Earl of Gloucester and another who was Earl of Pembroke
- see Earl of Gloucester for an introduction to the following:
Historically, there has been some confusion over their titles as the earlier one (1180-1230) inherited indirectly; he is thus sometimes referred to as the 'first' earl of the third creation; however as the earldom was not created for him he is also regarded as the 'fourth' earl of the second creation.
Thus the 'third' earl (1243-1295) is now referred to as the sixth earl (of the second creation).
For the Earl of Pembroke (1100-1147)