FitzGerald Dynasty Family Tree | Irish Genealogy

The video explores the Fitzgerald Dynasty, a significant noble family in Ireland, tracing their origins from Italy and their connections to Wales. It discusses the historical context of Ireland and Wales, highlighting differences from Scotland and England. The Fitzgeralds played a crucial role in the Norman invasion of Ireland, leading to their political influence as Earls of Kildare and Dukes of Leinster. The video also touches on the family's legacy, including connections to F. Scott Fitzgerald, JFK, and Mona Lisa.

What was the main reason a single unified Gaelic Kingdom never existed in Ireland?

• The merging of several Gaelic kingdoms

• The ceremonial nature of the High King title

• Frequent invasions by the Normans

• The presence of the High King title

In what year did England and Scotland officially merge to become Great Britain?

• 1603

• 1707

• 1801

• 1542

Where did the Fitzgerald Dynasty originally trace their lineage from?

• Normandy

• Ireland

• Italy

• Wales

Who was the Welsh princess that Gerald of Windsor married?

• Nest

• Mona Lisa

• Emily Lennox

• Lady Diana

Which two branches did the Fitzgerald family divide into in Ireland?

• Earls of Dublin and Cork

• Earls of Connacht and Ulster

• Earls of Kildare and Desmond

• Earls of Leinster and Munster

Who was known as the 'uncrowned King of Ireland'?

• Gerald Fitzgerald, 8th Earl of Kildare

• Henry Fitzroy

• Silken Thomas

• Gerald of Windsor

What significant change did Henry VIII make after the Kildare rebellion?

• He upgraded his title to King of Ireland

• He became the King of Scotland

• He abolished the title of Lord Deputy

• He merged Ireland with Wales

Which famous American novelist is linked to the Fitzgerald Dynasty?

• John Steinbeck

• Mark Twain

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Ernest Hemingway

What does the 'F' in John F. Kennedy stand for?

• Ferdinand

• Francis

• Fitzgerald

• Frederick

Which famous painting's subject shares ancestry with the Fitzgeralds?

• The Starry Night

• The Scream

• Mona Lisa

• The Last Supper