Template:Wp-Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond

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Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond (died 1467/68),[1] called 'Thomas of Drogheda', and also known as the Great Earl, was the son of James FitzGerald, 6th Earl of Desmond and Mary de Burgh. He was Lord Deputy of Ireland under the Lieutenancy of Duke of Clarence from 1463 to his death, and in 1464 founded the College of Youghal. His plan to found a University at Drogheda failed due to his judicial assassination.

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