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Dublin was a major city and strategic landmark that was extremely important for the Silken Rebellion's success. Thomas Fitzgerald laid siege to the castle, but failed when the citizens of Dublin all of the sudden gained a sense of loyalty to the king…

Archbishop John Allen was killed after Silken Thomas’ attack on Dublin Castle. Allen tried to escape the castle, but was run aground in Clontarf. He hid for a while in a friend’s estate, but was eventually found and put to death. Thomas Fitzgerald…

This is a water color and gouache on paper piece of Thomas Fitzgerald, or "Silken Tom". Thomas Fitzgerald was the 10th Earl of Kildare who became head of the Kildare Dynasty after his father died in England. Thomas was appointed the head of the house…

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…