The Rebellion of Silken Thomas
Dublin Core
Title
The Rebellion of Silken Thomas
Date
28 July 1832
Coverage
Mid 16th Century
Creator
The Dublin Penny Journal
Description
This Journal Entry tells the story of the rebellion of Silken Thomas. Thomas Fitzgerald was the 10th Earl of Kildare who stood against Henry VIII after hearing false rumors of his fathers execution in England. Fitzgerald gathered many men and tried unsuccessfully to take control of Dublin. Fitzgerald's army was defeated again at his castle in Maynooth. After running out of options, Fitzgerald sued for a pardon to save himself. He took a ship to England where he was arrested and put to death for treason. The journal covers events from Silken Thomas' advancement to his father's lordship to his hanging in England in 1537.
Language
English
Relation
The Dublin Penny Journal , Vol. 1, No. 5 (Jul. 28, 1832)
Source
Rebellion of Silken Thomas
The Dublin Penny Journal , Vol. 1, No. 5 (Jul. 28, 1832) , pp. 34-36
Published by: Dublin Penny Journal
Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30002627
The Dublin Penny Journal , Vol. 1, No. 5 (Jul. 28, 1832) , pp. 34-36
Published by: Dublin Penny Journal
Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30002627
Subject
War
Politics
Rights
The Dublin Penny Journal
Contributor
Andrew Cromer
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
Rebellion of Silken Thomas
The Dublin Penny Journal , Vol. 1, No. 5 (Jul. 28, 1832) , pp. 34-36
Published by: Dublin Penny Journal
The Dublin Penny Journal , Vol. 1, No. 5 (Jul. 28, 1832) , pp. 34-36
Published by: Dublin Penny Journal
Original Format
Paper
Files
Citation
The Dublin Penny Journal, “The Rebellion of Silken Thomas,” History of Ireland, accessed May 18, 2024, https://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/ireland/items/show/10.