Gearóid Mór FitzGerald (earl of Kildare 8°)

   Gerald FitzGerald, Garret the Great

Personal and Family Information

Gearóid was born about JAN 1456 in Kildrought, Kildare, Leinster, Ireland, the son of Thomas FitzMaurice FitzGerald and Joan FitzGerald.

He died about 03 SEP 1513 in Leap Castle, Roscrea, King's County (Offaly), Ireland.

He had three marriages/partners. His first wife was Alison FitzEustace, who he married in BEF 1478. The place has not been found. Their five known children were Eleanor (?-?), Margaret (1472-1542), Gearóid Óg (1487-1534), Elizabeth (?-?) and Elllis (?-?).

His second wife was Elizabeth St. John, who he married in 1496. The place has not been found. Their seven known children were Richard (?-?), James (?-c1537), Henry (?-?), sir Thomas (?-1532), Oliver (?-c1537), John (?-c1537) and Walter (?-c1537).

His third wife is not known. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their two known children were Alice (?->1549/50) and Catherine (<1473-?).

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