Desmond FitzGerald, 29th Knight of Glin

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Desmond John Villiers FitzGerald (b. 13 July 1937)^[1] is the 29th Knight of Glin (an official hereditary knighthood, recognised by the Irish government)^[2] and president of the Irish Georgian Society.

The son of Desmond Windham Otho FitzGerald (1901-1949) and Veronica Villiers (daughter of Ernest Villiers MP).^[3] FitzGerald was educated at Harvard in the United States. He worked at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, in the furniture department.^[4] He later returned to Ireland, and became active in conservation issues, becoming involved with the Irish Georgian Society at this time He was appointerd its president in 1991. He was originally married to Louise Vava Henriette Lucie Le Bailly de La Falaise for a brief period. His daughters are Catherine (Countess of Durham, married to Lord Durham , Nesta and Honor. He has represented the art auctioneers Christies in Ireland. His title must pass to a son, not another male or female relative, and since he has none, he is consequently the last Knight.

Desmond FitzGerald currently resides between Glin Castle, County Limerick (which he inherited as a child) and his Dublin townhouse.^[5] ^[6]

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Preceded by Desmond Guinness	President of the Irish Georgian Society 1991-present	Succeeded by incumbent
Preceded by Desmond FitzGerald	Knight of Glin 1949-present	Succeeded by Unclear