Maurice FitzGerald, 15th Earl of Kildare, was born on March 24, 1948. He is a member of the FitzGerald family, a prominent Anglo-Irish family with a long history in Ireland. The title of Earl of Kildare was first created in 1316, and Maurice became the 15th holder of this title in 2002. Educated at Eton College and Trinity College Dublin, he has been involved in various business ventures and charitable activities. Maurice FitzGerald is also known for his interest in heritage conservation and has worked to preserve the history of his family's estate, Kilkea Castle, in County Kildare, Ireland.