Only when Silken Thomas, the 10th Earl of Kildare, rebelled against Henry VIII did they fall from power; even then, they regained some of their influence under the later Tudors.
Only when Silken Thomas rebelled against Henry VIII did they fall from power. Silken Thomas was the 10th Earl of Kildare. They regained some of their influence under the later Tudors. This was even then.