Gerald FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare
Gearóid Óg, 9th Earl of Kildare | |
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| The 9th Earl of Kildare | |
| Reign | 1513–1534 |
| Predecessor | Gerald FitzGerald |
| Successor | Thomas FitzGerald |
| Born | 1487 Maynooth, County Kildare |
| Died | 12 December 1534 (aged 46–47) Tower of London |
| Buried | Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula |
| Noble family | FitzGerald dynasty |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Zouche Elizabeth Grey |
| Issue | Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare Lady Ellis FitzGerald Gerald FitzGerald, 11th Earl of Kildare Elizabeth FitzGerald, Countess of Lincoln Edward FitzGerald Anne FitzGerald Margaret FitzGerald Catherine FitzGerald |
| Father | Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare |
| Mother | Alison FitzEustace |
| Occupation | Lord High Treasurer of Ireland (1504–1514) Lord Deputy of Ireland |
Gerard FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare (1487 – 12 December 1534; Irish: Gearóid Óg Mac Gearailt, meaning "Young Gerald FitzGerald"), was a leading figure in 16th-century Irish history. In 1513 he inherited the title of Earl of Kildare and position of Lord Deputy of Ireland from his father.