Gerald FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare
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Gerald FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare (1487–1534), also known as Gearóid Óg, was a figure in Irish History. He was the son of Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare and Alison Eustace. He married Elizabeth Zouche, daughter of Sir John Zouche, in 1503 with whom he had one child: Thomas Fitzgerald, 10th Earl of Kildare. He later married Lady Elizabeth Grey and had a further three children: Gerald FitzGerald, 11th Earl of Kildare, Elizabeth FitzGerald and Edward FitzGerald. In 1513 he inherited the Earl of Kildare and he also served as Lord Deputy of Ireland. In 1492, after he recognised and supported Perkin Warbecks claim to the throne, the king deprived him of his title of Earl of Kildare and wouldn't restore the title until FizGerald sought the kings pardon. He died on the 2 September 1534.
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| Peerage of Ireland | ||
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| Preceded by: Gerald FitzGerald |
Earl of Kildare 1513–1534 |
Succeeded by: Thomas FitzGerald |
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