Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke

Cambro-Norman lord in Ireland
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Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke

Summary

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tonbridge[2]. He was born on January 1, 1130[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on April 20, 1176[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tonbridge[2], Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke…
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke passed away in Dublin[4].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was born on January 1, 1130[3].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke died on April 20, 1176[5].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke died on April 5, 1176[8].
  • Burial took place at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin[9].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's father was Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke[10].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's mother was Isabel de Beaumont[11].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was married to Aoife MacMurrough[12].
  • A child of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was Isabel de Clare, 4th Countess of Pembroke[13].
  • A child of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was Alice de Clare[14].
  • A child of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was Gilbert Clare[15].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke worked as a statesperson[6].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[17].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's family is recorded as De Clare family[20].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's Commons category is recorded as Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke[22].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's given name is recorded as Richard[23].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Strongbow'}[25].
  • Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke dates from the 12th century generation[26].

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Origins and Family

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was born in Tonbridge[2]. He was born on January 1, 1130[3]. His father was Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke[10]. His mother was Isabel de Beaumont[11].

Career and Affiliations

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke worked as a statesperson[6]. He held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[17].

Personal Life

Among Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's spouses was Aoife MacMurrough[12]. Children include Isabel de Clare, 4th Countess of Pembroke[13], a noble[27], 1172–1220[28]; Alice de Clare[14]; and Gilbert Clare[15], 1173–1185[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 20, 1176[5] and April 5, 1176[8]. Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke passed away in Dublin[4]. He is buried at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin[9].

Why It Matters

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke born?

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was born in Tonbridge[2].

Where did Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke die?

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke died in Dublin[4].

Who were Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's parents?

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's father was Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke[10]. Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's mother was Isabel de Beaumont[11].

Who was Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke married to?

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's spouses include Aoife MacMurrough[12].

What did Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke do for work?

Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke worked as statesperson[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Melderick · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    The peerage person id p10466.htm#i104656
    Child Isabel de Clare, 4th Countess of Pembroke, Alice de Clare, Gilbert Clare
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  2. 6w ago · Jason.nlw · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Snarc id Q161344
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  3. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
    Mother Isabel de Beaumont
    Child Isabel de Clare, 4th Countess of Pembroke, Alice de Clare, Gilbert Clare
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