James FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Desmond
James FitzGerald | |
|---|---|
| Earl of Desmond | |
| Tenure | 1467/8-1487 |
| Predecessor | Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald |
| Successor | Maurice FitzThomas FitzGerald |
| Born | 1459 |
| Died | 7 December 1487 (aged 27–28) Rathkeale |
| Cause of death | murdered |
| Buried | Youghal |
| Nationality | Hiberno-Norman |
| Spouse | Margaret O'Brien |
| Parents | Thomas FitzJames FitzGerald Ellice de Barry |
James FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Desmond (1459–1487) was the son of Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond and his wife, Ellice de Barry, daughter of William Barry, 8th Baron Barry, and Ellen de la Roche.