Barnaby Fitzpatrick, 1st Baron Upper Ossory
Barnaby Fitzpatrick (born Irish: Brían Mac Giolla Phádraig) (c.1478–1575) was the last person to have claim to the kingship of Osraige; forfeiting his ancestral title in favour of being created the first Lord Baron Upper Ossory by King Henry VIII of England, by patent dated 11 June 1541, as part of the King's policy of Surrender and regrant. Barnaby Fitzpatrick was subsequently knighted on 1 July 1543.
Brian Mac Giolla Phádraig/Barnaby Fitzpatrick Sir | |
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| 1st Baron Upper Ossory | |
| In office 1541–1575 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse(s) | (1) unknown Ó Mórdha, (2) unknown first cousin, (3) Catherine Ó Mórdha, (4) Maragret Butler, (5) Elizabeth O’Connor |
| Children | numerous, including Barnaby Fitzpatrick, 2nd Baron Upper Ossory, Florence Fitzpatrick, 3rd Baron Upper Ossory |
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