Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford, was a prominent English nobleman born around 1295. He was the son of Gilbert de Clare, 5th Earl of Hertford and Joan of Acre, the daughter of King Edward I. Richard inherited his title in 1314 and played a significant role in the political landscape of medieval England. Throughout his life, Richard was involved in various military campaigns, including the Scottish Wars. He was known for his loyalty to the crown and participated in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Richard de Clare died in 1361, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in the English nobility.