Thomas FitzGerald, 2nd Earl of Kildare

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The eldest son of John FitzGerald, 1st Earl of Kildare, Lord Offaly, by his spouse Blanche, daughter of John, Lord Fermoy, the second earl was appointed commander of 30,000 men to fight Edward Bruce and the Scots. But with Roger, Lord Mortimer landing about the same time at Youghall the engagement was deferred until his force could also join them; but Bruce was in the meantime defeated and killed, in 1318, putting an end to the Scottish kingdom in Ireland.

In 1320 Thomas, 2nd Earl of Kildare was appointed Lord Justice of Ireland, reconfirmed in February 1326, and office he held until his death two years later at Maynooth.

He was interred in the Franciscan Friary at Kildare.

The second earl had married at Greencastle, County Down, on August 16, 1312, Joan (d. April 23, 1359), third daughter of Richard de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, and had issue:

John FitzGerald (1314–1323)

Richard FitzGerald, 3rd Earl of Kildare (c. 1317 – 7 July 1329), died at Rathangan. He was buried on the right-hand side of his father.

Maurice FitzGerald, 4th Earl of Kildare

[edit] References

Lodge, John, & Archdall, Mervyn, A.M., The Peerage of Ireland, Dublin, 1789, vol.1, p.79.

Lord Justice of Ireland

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Thomas FITZGERALD (2° E. Kildare)

Born: BEF 1300

Acceded: 1316

Died: 5/9 Apr 1328, Maynooth

Father: John FITZTHOMAS FITZGERALD (1° E. Kildare)

Mother: Blanche ROCHE

Married: Joan BURGH (C. Kildare) 16 Aug 1312

Children:

1. John FITZGERALD (d. 1323)

2. Richard FITZGERALD (3° E. Kildare)

3. Maurice FITZGERALD (4° E. Kildare)

4. John FITZGERALD (d. ABT 1383)

Source: http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/FITZGERALD1.htm

Thomas FitzJohn FitzGerald, 2nd Earl of Kildare was the son of John FitzThomas FitzGerald, 1st Earl of Kildare and Blanche de la Roche.1 He married Lady Joan de Burgh, daughter of Richard de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster and Margaret (?), on 16 August 1312 at Greencastle, County Down, Ireland.2 He died on 5 April 1328.

    He succeeded to the title of 2nd Earl of Kildare [I., 1316] on 12 September 1316. He held the office of Deputy Justiciar of Ireland in 1320. He held the office of Lord Justice of Ireland between 1326 and 1328. He held the office of Justiciar of Ireland from 1327 to 1328.

Children of Thomas FitzJohn FitzGerald, 2nd Earl of Kildare and Lady Joan de Burgh

1.John FitzGerald b. 1314, d. 1323

2.Maurice FitzThomas FitzGerald, 4th Earl of Kildare+1 b. 1318, d. 15 Aug 1390

3.Richard FitzGerald, 3rd Earl of Kildare b. c 1319, d. 7 Jul 1333