Character
Kildare was praised by contemporaries as "wise, deep, far-reaching and well-spoken." Later historians have described him, despite his ultimate failure, as a man of considerable intelligence, learning and diplomatic skill. In private life he was a devoted husband and father, a generous host, a connoisseur of art and a great lover of books.
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