fitz Gerald, Maurice ‘an Brâthair’ (‘the Friar’), 2nd Baron of Offaly

Birth Name fitz Gerald, Maurice ‘an Brâthair’ (‘the Friar’), 2nd Baron of Offaly
Gender male
Age at Death about 67 years

Narrative

Maurice was invested as a Knight in 1217. He held the office of Justiciar of Ireland between 1232 and 1245. In 1235 he took part in the subjugation of Connaught. He held the office of Member of the Council of Ireland in 1250. He held the office of Commissioner of the Treasury in 1250. He founded the Franciscan Friary at Youghal and the Domincan Friary at Sligo.
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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth about 1190      
Death 1257      

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father fitz Maurice, Gerald 1st Baron of Offalyabout 11501203
Mother de Bermingham, Eveabout 1226
         fitz Gerald, Maurice ‘an Brâthair’ (‘the Friar’), 2nd Baron of Offaly about 1190 1257

Pedigree

  1. fitz Maurice, Gerald 1st Baron of Offaly
    1. de Bermingham, Eve
      1. fitz Gerald, Maurice 'an Brâthair' ('the Friar'), 2nd Baron of Offaly
        1. , Juliane
          1. fitz Maurice, Sir Maurice ‘Mael’ (‘the Bald’)