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Gilbert DE CLARE 1291–1314

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Gilbert CLARE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 May 1291 · Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England
Died 24 Jun 1314 · Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Father Gilbert De Clare
Mother Joan Of Acre
Spouse Maud De Burgh
Siblings Eleanor De Clare, Elizabeth De Clare, Margaret Clare

Researchers connected through Gilbert CLARE 1291–1314

and 2 more tree owners connected with Gilbert CLARE 1291–1314

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Maud De Burgh
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gilbert DE CLARE began in 1291 in Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England. Gilbert DE CLARE married maud de burgh. Gilbert DE CLARE passed away in 1314 in Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  6. 6
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1291
Birth of Gilbert DE CLARE in Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England
Birth
1314
Death of Gilbert DE CLARE in Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gilbert CLARE

This ancestor line traces from Limburg, Belgium (1000) to Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England (1291) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Gilbert CLARE (1291–1314) was born in Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England and died in Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Gilbert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Gilbert CLARE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gilbert DE CLARE PTP
1291–1314
Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England
Parents
Gilbert DE CLARE PTP
1291–1314
Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Gilbert DE CLARE PTP
1291–1314
Clare Castle, Clare, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Gilbert CLARE's Descendants

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Gilbert DE CLARE PTP 1291–1314