When and where did James FitzGerald 10th Earl of Desmond die?
James FitzGerald died unexpectedly on the 18th of June 1529. Reports place his death either at Rathkeale or at Dingle.
Questions about James FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Desmond
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Who were the parents of James FitzGerald 10th Earl of Desmond?
James FitzGerald was the second son of Maurice FitzGerald and Ellen Roche. His father held the title Earl of Desmond while his mother came from the Roches of Fermoy.
What happened to James FitzGerald 10th Earl of Desmond in 1522?
King Francis I of France sought allies against England during the Italian War so Desmond conspired with this French monarch in 1522. Parliament drafted an attainder against Desmond that year but never passed it.
How did James FitzGerald 10th Earl of Desmond die and who succeeded him?
James died unexpectedly on the 18th of June 1529 and Thomas the Bald succeeded instead as 11th Earl of Desmond. This uncle had previously fought against James during earlier battles.
When did Maurice FitzGerald die and where is he buried?
The year 1520 marked the death of Maurice FitzGerald. He lay buried inside the Dominican friary of Tralee which stood since 1243 when John fitz Thomas founded it.