Viola Fitzgerald
Lady Viola Fitzgerald is a daughter of Richard Fitzgerald I, Earl of Rotherham and his wife, Madeleine Fitzgerald. She has two elder brothers, Richard Fitzgerald II, Lord Surrey, and Robert Fitzgerald. She also has a younger sister, Lady Olivia Fitzgerald. She was brought up at the family's principle estate at Rotherham in Yorkshire.
Marriage Proposals
Viola is one of the most proposed to ladies in town. The following men definitely proposed to her:
Geoffrey Stapleton (on more than one occasion 1805-1811)
Marcus Fairmont, Lord Foxford (1807)
Henry Hissop, Duke of Pennington (1805)
It is speculated that there were many more!
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| Portrayed by Hayley Atwell | |
| Full Name | Viola Mary Fitzgerald |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | Earldom of Rotherham |
| Date of Birth | 15th September 1787 |
| Father | Richard Fitzgerald I |
| Father's Rank | Earl |
| Mother | Madeleine Fitzgerald (nee Freye) |
| Mother's Rank | Countess |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| Year of Debut | 1805 |
| Dowry | £45,000 |