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16th-century woodcut of Silken Thomas's attack on Dublin Castle. Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare (1513 – 3 February 1537), also known as Silken Thomas (Irish: Tomás an tSíoda), was a leading figure in 16th-century Irish history.
1513, London, Eng. Died: Feb. 3, 1537, London (aged 24) Thomas Fitzgerald, 10th earl of Kildare (born 1513, London, Eng.—died Feb. 3, 1537, London) was the leader of a major Irish rebellion against King Henry VIII of England.
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Following Gerald FitzGerald's death in the Tower of London on 2 September, Thomas succeeded as 10th earl. His father's demise crystallised Thomas's realisation that the possibility of compromise had been eliminated, and Henry VIII was now determined to crush the revolt.
Jun 10, 2023 · By 1537, the rebellion failed and Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare was hanged, age 23, at Tyburn (London) along with 5 of his uncles for crimes of rebellion against Henry VIII. His body was buried in the priory of the Crutched Friars situated on Tower Hill. He died without issue.
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The winter passed over with desultory operations on both sides. In December Offaly succeeded to the earldom of Kildare on the death of his father in the Tower of London. In March 1535 the new Earl of Kildare had with him 120 horse, 240 gallowglasses, and 500 kerns.
May 9, 2014 · The tenth Earl, Thomas FitzGerald, known as Silken Thomas, was attained and his honours were forfeit in February 1537, when Silken Thomas and his five uncles were executed at Tyburn.
After having thrice filled the office of Lord Deputy, he was accused of maladministration in 1533, and committed to the Tower of London, where he died of grief and confinement. Note h. Lord Thomas Fitzgerald (age 21), afterwards tenth Earl of Kildare. Note a. John Allen (age 58), LLD, Archbishop of Dublin.
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