Joan Fitzgerald (countess of Desmond)

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Joan was born about 1509 in Desmond Castle, Kinsale, co Cork, Eire, the daughter of James FitzMaurice FitzGerald and Amy O'Brien.

She died on 02 JAN 1565 in Eire.

She had three marriages/partners. Her first husband was James Butler, who she married on BEF 21 DEC 1532. The place has not been found. Their eight known children were Thomas (>1531-1614), sir Edmund (1534-1602), Ellen (1538-?), John (c1546-1570), Edward (?-?), Walter (?-1560), James (?-?) and Piers (?-?).

Her second husband was sir Francis Bryan. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their two known children were sir Francis (?-?) and Elizabeth (?-?).

Her third husband was Gerald FitzGerald. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. They had no known children.

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