James FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Desmond
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James FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Desmond (1459–1487) was the son of Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond and his wife, Ellice de Barry, daughter of William Barry, 8th Baron Barry, and Ellen de la Roche.
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James FitzGerald | |
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Earl of Desmond | |
Tenure | 1467/8-1487 |
Predecessor | Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald |
Successor | Maurice FitzThomas FitzGerald |
Born | 1459 |
Died | 7 December 1487 Rathkeale |
Cause of death | murdered |
Buried | Youghal |
Nationality | Hiberno-Norman |
Spouse(s) | Margaret O'Brien |
Parents | Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald Ellice de Barry |
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