Birthdate: 1130 AD
Birthplace: Tonbridge, Kent, England
Died: April 20, 1176
Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, was a notable Anglo-Norman nobleman who played a vital role in the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. He held titles including Lord of Leinster and Justiciar of Ireland. His leadership and military skills were instrumental in the conquest of Ireland. After the passing of his son Gilbert, the earldom was inherited by his daughter Isabel de Clare and her husband William Marshal. Richard’s legacy as a proficient military commander and significant figure in medieval Ireland lives on.
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