Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond
Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond, called 'Thomas of Drogheda', and also known as the Great Earl, was the son of James FitzGerald, 6th Earl of Desmond and Mary de Burgh. He was Lord Deputy of Ireland under the Lieutenancy of Duke of Clarence from 1463 to his death, and in 1464 founded the College of Youghal. His plan to found a University at Drogheda failed due to his judicial assassination.
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Date of Birth
November 30th, 1425
Age
600
Date of Death
November 30th, 1467
Died Aged
42
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Ellice Barry
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James FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Desmond
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James FitzGerald, 6th Earl of Desmond
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Katherine Fitzgerald, Lady of Hy-Carbery
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Mary Burke
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Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Desmond
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Thomas FitzGerald, 11th Earl of Desmond
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John FitzGerald, de facto 12th Earl of Desmond
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