Gerald FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare, was an Irish nobleman born in 1525. He was a prominent figure in the Irish nobility during the 16th century and played a significant role in the political landscape of Ireland. As the head of the House of FitzGerald, he was involved in various conflicts and power struggles, particularly against the English crown. He became the Earl of Kildare in 1534 after the death of his father, the 9th Earl. Gerald's tenure was marked by his efforts to maintain Irish autonomy and his resistance to English rule. He died in 1585, leaving a legacy that influenced the future of the FitzGerald family and Irish history.