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Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare

Irish peer and Lord Deputy of Ireland · Historical Figures · Lived 1456 to 1513 · aged 57

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, known variously as "Garret the Great" or "The Great Earl", was Ireland's premier peer. He served as Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1477 to 1494, and from 1496 until his death in 1513.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1456 to 1513 · aged 57