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One of the most colourful characters associated with the Fitzgerald dynasty was Thomas Fitzgerald 10th Earl of Kildare. He was the son of Garrett Óg FitzGerald, Lord Deputy of Ireland. Thomas heard his father had been put to death in London and led an unsuccessful rebellion against the King. He and his five uncles were executed 1537.
Thomas Fitzgerald, the 10th Earl of Kildare, was also known as "Silken Thomas". He attempted to seize Dublin Castle in 1534. He was unsuccessful and retreated to his stronghold in Kildare where he was later captured. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London and was later hanged, drawn and quartered.
The earldom was created on 14 May 1316 for Thomas fitz John. John FitzGerald became the first Earl of Kildare. Two senior FitzGeralds, Garret Mór FitzGerald and his son, Garret Óg FitzGerald, served as Lords Deputy of Ireland (the King’s representative in Ireland). The tenth Earl, Thomas FitzGerald, known as Silken Thomas, was attained and ...
Biography Thomas FitzGerald 10th Earl of Kildare. Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare (1513 – 3 February, 1537), also known as Silken Thomas, was a leading figure in 16th century Irish history. Life Thomas Fitzgerald was born in London in 1513, …
Feb 3, 2020 · 3 February – Silken Thomas. On this day in Tudor history, 3rd February 1537, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Thomas Fitzgerald, 10th Earl of Kildare (known as Silken Thomas), his five uncles and Sir John Burnell, were executed as traitors at Tyburn in London. What led these men to these awful ends and why was Thomas known as "Silken Thomas".
May 1, 2022 · Daughter of Sir Adrian Fortescue, K.B. and Anne Fortescue Wife of "Silken Thomas" Fitzgerald, 10th Earl of Kildare Sister of Margaret Wentworth Half sister of Mary Fortescue; Elizabeth Bromely; Sir John Fortescue, Kt., MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Thomas Fortescue, MP and Sir Anthony Fortescue. Managed by: Private User Last Updated:
May 21, 2022 · Biography. Thomas FitzMaurice FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare, was an Irish peer and statesman who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland. He died 25th March 1477 and was buried in All Hallows, Dublin [1] Thomas married 1) Dorothy O'More, daughter of Owny O'More of Leix (marriage annulled) and they had children: Thomas married 2) Joan ...
