Thomas FitzMaurice FitzGerald
Thomas FitzMaurice, Lord OConnello, (c. 1145 – 1213) of Shanid, was the eldest son of Maurice FitzGerald, Lord of Lanstephan by his wife, Alice (daughter of Arnulf de Montgomery). Thomas was the progenitor of the Geraldine House of Desmond, and brother of Gerald FitzMaurice, 1st Lord of Offaly, progenitor of the Geraldine Houses of Kildare and Leinster.
Thomas FitzMaurice | |
|---|---|
| Lord OConnello | |
| Born | c. 1145 |
| Died | 1213 |
| Spouse(s) | Ellinor de Marisco |
| Issue | John FitzThomas |
| Parents | Maurice FitzGerald, Lord of Lanstephan Alice de Montgomery |
In 1210, Thomas invaded Connacht with Geoffrey de Marisco at the head of a force of Anglo-Norman troops gathered in Munster, and of followers of Donnchad Cairprech Ó Briain, King of Thomond. This expedition aided in forcing Cathal Crobhdearg Ua Conchobair, King of Connacht into negotiations with John de Gray, Justiciar of Ireland.
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