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Thomas FitzGerald 7th Earl of Kildare
d. 1478
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Died
1478
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Thomas FitzGerald, seventh Earl of Kildare, was Lord Deputy of Ireland and the father of the Great Earl. Under him the family began the long ascendancy that made Kildare the effective ruler of the country.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (Wikipedia/CP; web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): THOMAS FITZGERALD, 7TH EARL OF KILDARE (c.1421-1478), Lord Deputy/Lord Chancellor of Ireland; son of the 6th Earl. m. Joan FitzGerald (dau. of the 6th Earl of Desmond - Desmond Geraldine link, note-only). Father of the 8th Earl (our line). Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.