Henry VIII11 June 1534
Thomas FitzGerald, known as Silken Thomas, renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Thomas FitzGerald, known as Silken Thomas, renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
Silken Thomas gathers supporters after rumours that his father, the Earl of Kildare, has been executed in England.
The rebels fail to seize Dublin Castle, the centre of English government in Ireland.
Lord Leonard Grey strengthens royal control in Ireland after the collapse of rebel resistance.
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