Richard de Clare
2nd Earl of Pembroke
Years: 1130 - 1176
Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (of the first creation), Lord of Leinster, Justiciar of Ireland (1130 – 20 April 1176).
Like his father, he is also commonly known by his nickname Strongbow (Norman French: Arc-Fort).
He is a Cambro-Norman lord notable for his leading role in the Norman invasion of Ireland.
