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Gerald FitzGerald Biography and Timeline

Follow Gerald FitzGerald through 2 dated historical records for England.

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Gerald FitzGerald, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1487–1583Years on this page

1487

May 1487

Irish Support for Simnel

Earl · Lord Deputy of Ireland · Dublin · House / House of Tudor

Kildare supports Simnel in Ireland and helps provide the political and military backing needed to present him as a legitimate Yorkist king.

Role range: 1486-1487

1583

2 November 1583

Earl of Desmond Killed

Earl · Rebel Leader · County Kerry · House / House of Tudor

Gerald FitzGerald is killed near Tralee while being hunted by crown forces and local opponents, effectively ending the second Desmond rebellion.

Role range: 1579-1583

Records, sources and methodology

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