266) Gilbert de Clare

Gilbert de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford, 7th Earl of Gloucester, 3rd Lord of Glamorgan, 9th Lord of Clare (1243 – 1295). English nobleman. Also known as "Red" Gilbert de Clare or "The red earl", probably because of his hair colour or fiery temper in battle.

- "Gilbert, who had bright red hair, became known as the Red Earl." http://spartacus-educational.com/NORparliament.htm

- "Gilbert, known as Red Gilbert because of his red hair..." https://books.google.it/books…
 

- "Man call him Red Gilbert, for like you, he has red hair..." https://books.google.it/books…