Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare

Summary

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare is a human^[1]. Born in Ireland^[2], he… he was born on +1456-01-01T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Kildare^[4]. He died on +1513-09-03T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as an aristocrat^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Ireland^[2], Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare…
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare passed away in Kildare^[4].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare was born on +1456-01-01T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare died on +1513-09-03T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare is buried at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin^[8].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's father was Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare^[9].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's mother was Lady Joan FitzGerald^[10].
• Among Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's spouses was Elizabeth St. John^[11].
• Among Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's spouses was Alison Eustace^[12].
• A child of Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare was Margaret FitzGerald, Countess of Ormond^[13].
• A child of Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare was Gerald FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare^[14].
• A child of Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare was Richard FitzGerald^[15].
• A child of Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare was Sir James Fitzgerald^[16].
• A child of Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare was Henry FitzGerald^[17].
• A child of Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare was Sir Thomas FitzGerald^[18].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare worked as an aristocrat^[6].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland^[19].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland^[20].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare held the position of Lord Deputy of Ireland^[21].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare received the Knight of the Garter^[22].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare is recorded as male^[23].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's family is recorded as House of FitzGerald^[25].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's noble title is recorded as Earl of Kildare^[26].
• Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's family name is recorded as FitzGerald^[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's place of birth was Ireland^[2]. He was born on +1456-01-01T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare^[9]. His mother was Lady Joan FitzGerald^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare worked as an aristocrat^[6]. Positions held include Lord Deputy of Ireland^[19], a position^[28].

Recognition

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare received the Knight of the Garter^[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth St. John^[11], 1460–1516^[29] and Alison Eustace^[12], 1455–1495^[30]. Children include Margaret FitzGerald, Countess of Ormond^[13], 1401–1542^[31], of Ireland^[32]; Gerald FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare^[14], a politician^[33], 1487–1534^[34], of Ireland^[35]; Richard FitzGerald^[15], 1496–1537^[36]; Sir James Fitzgerald^[16]; Henry FitzGerald^[17]; and Sir Thomas FitzGerald^[18].

Death and Burial

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare died on +1513-09-03T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Kildare^[4]. Burial took place at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin^[8].

Why It Matters

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare born?

Born in Ireland^[2], Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare…

Where did Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare die?

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare passed away in Kildare^[4].

Who were Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's parents?

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's father was Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare^[9]. Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's mother was Lady Joan FitzGerald^[10].

Who was Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare married to?

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare's spouses include Elizabeth St. John^[11] and Alison Eustace^[12].

What did Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare do for work?

Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare worked as aristocrat^[6].

What awards did Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[22].