Gerald FitzGerald, 5th Earl of Kildare

Gerald FitzMaurice FitzGerald, 5th Earl of Kildare (died 16 October 1432) was an Irish peer.

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Background

Kildare was the son of Maurice FitzGerald, 4th Earl of Kildare and Elizabeth Burghersh.

Career

Kildare served as Justiciar of Ireland in 1405.[1]

Family

Kildare married, firstly, Margaret Rocheford, daughter of Sir John Rocheford. Their children included:

He married secondly, Agnes Darcy, daughter of Philip Darcy, 4th Baron Darcy de Knayth and Elizabeth Gray. Their children included:

References

Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by
Maurice FitzGerald
Earl of Kildare
1390–1432
Succeeded by
John FitzGerald
(de jure)