The History of Terrorism
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Katherine Preston
Robert FitzEustace
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Robert FitzEustace
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European Landowners
High Sheriffs of Kildare
Irish Landowners
Katherine Preston
Richard FitzEustace
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1445 The office of Constable of the Castle of Ballymore Eustace was in effect hereditary in the FitzEustace family, Robert was appointed Constable on his father's death in 1445, but was dismissed for a time, due to his refusal to live in the castle.
1450s Robert FitzEustace imprisoned for debt.
1472 An Act of Parliament of 1472 conferred the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland on Robert FitzEustace and John Taxton jointly.
1474-1494 Brotherhood of Saint George
1486 At Robert FitzEustace's death in 1486 he was one of the largest landowners in Kildare (despite having been imprisoned for debt in the 1450s)
Maurice FitzEustace
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Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare power was so great that he was called "the uncrowned King of Ireland".
Judge Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester