Richard Fitz-Gilbert "Strongbow" De Clare , King
b. ABOUT 1125/30 · probably, Tunbridge, Kent Co., England | d. 20 Apr 1176 · Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Parents
- Father: Gilbert de Clare (1100–1149)
Events
- Birth
- ABOUT 1125/30 · probably, Tunbridge, Kent Co., England
- Death
- 20 Apr 1176 · Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
- Burial
- · Holy Trinity, Christ Church, Cathedral, Dublin
Family
Spouse: Isabel
Children:
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Isabel de Clare
m. William MarshallChildren: Isabel Marshall
Notes
Res: England, Ireland.
King of Leinster
Acknowledge The Suzerainty of Henry II of England.
He invaded Ireland, married Isabel, and when King Dermot died he crowned himself King of Leinster.
From Strongbow comes the name of the County Clare in Ireland, and since his time there has been continual strife between Ireland and England.