Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl Of Kildare
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Maynooth |
| Ireland | |
| Date of died | September 3,1513 |
| Died | Kildare |
| Ireland | |
| Noble family | FitzGerald dynasty |
| Parents | Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare |
| Reign | 1478–1513 |
| Children | Gerald FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare |
| Grandchildren | Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare |
| Current partner | Elizabeth St. John |
| Great grandchild | Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond |
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| ID | 2576796 |
Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl Of Kildare Life story
Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare KG, 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 onwards. His power was so great that he was called "the uncrowned King of Ireland".
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