Katherine FitzGerald | |
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| Lady of Hy-Carbery | |
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| Tenure | 1477–1506 |
| Predecessor | Ellen MacCarthy of Muskerry |
| Successor | Ellen MacCarthy Muskerry, daughter of Cormac Laidir MacCarthy, 4th Lord of Muscry |
| Known for | Black Lady |
| Born | c.1452 |
| Died | 1506 Castle Salem |
| Nationality | Hiberno-Norman |
| Spouse(s) | Finghin MacCarthy Reagh |
| Issue | Donal MacCarthy Reagh Donogh MacCarthy Reagh Dermod MacCarthy Reagh Cormac MacCarthy Reagh Ellen MacCarthy Reagh |
| Parents | Thomas FitzGerald Ellice de Barry |
Katherine[1] Fitzgerald (c.1452-1506) was an Anglo-Irish noblewoman of the Geraldine's dynasty during the 15th century. At the time of her birth, her family was one of the most influential houses in Ireland. By her husband, her married name was Mac Carthaigh Riabhach and she became the princess of Carbery from 1477 to 1506.
For her own pleasure, she erected two castles.
- ^ In most pedigrees of Fitzgerald, her name is mentioned under her French form "Catherine" while in the Irish version, her name is Caitilin, especially in the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland.