Charles Fitzgerald

British colonial governor (1792-1887)
Person human Q1064363
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Charles Fitzgerald

Summary

Charles Fitzgerald is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kilkee[2]. He was born on January 1, 1792[3]. He died in Kilkee[4]. He died on December 29, 1887[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Fitzgerald was born in Kilkee[2].
  • Charles Fitzgerald passed away in Kilkee[4].
  • Charles Fitzgerald was born on January 1, 1792[3].
  • Charles Fitzgerald died on December 29, 1887[5].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's father was William FitzGerald, 2nd Duke of Leinster[8].
  • Charles Fitzgerald held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Charles Fitzgerald held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Charles Fitzgerald held the position of Governor of the Gambia[11].
  • Charles Fitzgerald held the position of Governor of Western Australia[12].
  • Charles Fitzgerald received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Charles Fitzgerald is recorded as male[14].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[16].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's Commons category is recorded as Charles Fitzgerald[17].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[18].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's family name is recorded as Fitzgerald[19].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's relative is recorded as John Frederick FitzGerald-de Ros[21].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's described by source is recorded as A Naval Biographical Dictionary[22].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[23].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Charles Fitzgerald'}[25].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's sibling is recorded as Augustus FitzGerald, 3rd Duke of Leinster[26].
  • Charles Fitzgerald's sibling is recorded as William Fitzgerald[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Fitzgerald was born in Kilkee[2]. He was born on January 1, 1792[3]. His father was William FitzGerald, 2nd Duke of Leinster[8].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Fitzgerald worked as a naval officer[6]. Positions held include Governor of the Gambia[11] and Governor of Western Australia[12], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1832[30].

Recognition

Charles Fitzgerald received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[13].

Death and Burial

Charles Fitzgerald died on December 29, 1887[5]. He died in Kilkee[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Fitzgerald include Geraldton[31], a city[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1850[34].

Why It Matters

Charles Fitzgerald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Entities named for him include Geraldton[31], a city[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1850[34].

FAQs

Where was Charles Fitzgerald born?

Charles Fitzgerald's place of birth was Kilkee[2].

Where did Charles Fitzgerald die?

Charles Fitzgerald died in Kilkee[4].

Who were Charles Fitzgerald's parents?

Charles Fitzgerald's father was William FitzGerald, 2nd Duke of Leinster[8].

What did Charles Fitzgerald do for work?

Charles Fitzgerald worked as naval officer[6].

What awards did Charles Fitzgerald receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Fitzgerald, Charles (NBD). wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Fitzgerald, Charles (NBD). wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Fitzgerald, Charles (NBD). wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Melderick · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language English
    Military, police or special rank commander
    Place of death Kilkee
    Described by source A Naval Biographical Dictionary, The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892
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