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Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Duke of Leinster
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Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Duke of Leinster (born 7 April 1948), styled Earl of Offaly before 1976 and Marquess of Kildare between 1976 and 2004, and currently styled His Grace The Duke of Leinster, is a British peer. The son of the 8th Duke of Leinster, he succeeded to the Dukedom on his father's death in 2004.
The Duke married Fiona Hollick in 1972 and they had three children:
- Thomas FitzGerald, Earl of Offaly (1974–1997)
- The Lady Francesca FitzGerald (born 1976), married Stephen Thompstone
- The Lady Pollyanna FitzGerald (born 1982)
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gerald FitzGerald |
Duke of Leinster 2004–present |
Succeeded by Current incumbent |
| Order of precedence in the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by His Grace the Duke of Northumberland |
His Grace the Duke of Leinster United Kingdom Order of Precedence Gnetlemen |
Succeeded by His Grace the Duke of Wellington |
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