Gerald Fitz Gerald, 9th Earl Of Kildare
Gerard FitzGerald, 9th Earl of Kildare (1487–1534), also known in Irish as Gearóid Óg ('Young Gerald'), was a figure in Irish History. In 1513 he inherited the title of Earl of Kildare and position of Lord Deputy of Ireland from his father.
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