William FitzGerald, 2nd Duke of Leinster
The Duke of Leinster | |
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The Duke of Leinster, by Gilbert Stuart | |
| Master of the Rolls in Ireland | |
| In office 1788–1789 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Rigby |
| Succeeded by | |
| Clerk of the Crown in Ireland | |
| In office 1795–1797 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Lucius O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Lord Glentworth |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
| In office 19 November 1773 – 20 October 1804 Hereditary Peerage | |
| Preceded by | James FitzGerald, 1st Duke of Leinster |
| Succeeded by | Augustus FitzGerald, 3rd Duke of Leinster |
| Member of Parliament for Dublin City | |
| In office 1767–1773 | |
| Member of Parliament for Kildare Borough | |
| In office 1768–1769 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 March 1749 London, Great Britain |
| Died | 20 October 1804 (aged 55) Carton, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Emilia Olivia St George
(m. 1775; died 1798) |
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| Parents | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Ireland |
| Branch/service | Volunteers |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Dublin Volunteers |
William Robert FitzGerald, 2nd Duke of Leinster, KP, PC (Ire) (12/13 March 1749 – 20 October 1804) was an Irish liberal politician and landowner. He was born in London.