File 4020. - A fine, but chipped impression in dark green wax, originally appended to a deed by green silk cords, of the ...,

A fine, but chipped impression in dark green wax, originally appended to a deed by green silk cords, of the seal of Gilbert de Clare, surnamed The Red, seventh Earl of Hertford, third Earl of Gloucester; he was married to Alice of Angoulême niece of the King of France, in 1257. He was a zealous adherent to the cause of the Barons, and knighted by Montfort, Earl of Leicester, at Lewes, where he commanded a division. Afterwards, however, he changed sides, and obtained a royal pardon. By his help, with that of others, he brought about the restoration of the King. Edward I was entertained by this Gilbert at Tonbridge Castle with great splendour. In 1289 he married Joane of Acre, daughter of Edward I. He died in 1295. For the relations of this Earl with Margam Abbey, see Birch, History of Margam Abbey.