Gerald William Peacocke (25 June 1869 – 5 September 1950)[1] was an Irish religious leader and sportsman who served as Archdeacon of Kildare (1923–1944).
He attended Trinity College, Dublin where he was eventually awarded a Master of Arts in theology studies.
[8][9] Peacocke was also a notable amateur lawn tennis player who competed at tournaments throughout Great Britain and Ireland.
[10] He was an All-Comers finalist at the Scottish Championships held at Castle Wemyss one time in 1894 where he lost to Richard Millar Watson.
[10] His father was The Most Reverend Joseph Ferguson Peacocke,[11] and his mother, Caroline Sophia Irvine.