Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl Of Desmond
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Ireland |
| Died | Drogheda |
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| Resting place | Christ Church Cathedral |
| Parents | James FitzGerald, 6th Earl of Desmond |
| Titles | Earl of Desmond |
| Children | Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Desmond |
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| ID | 1182613 |
Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl Of Desmond Life story
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 for the Duke of Clarence from 1463 to his death, and in 1464 founded the College of Youghal.