In what year was Patrick Pearse executed?
1915
1916
1917
1918
Answer
Patrick Pearse was executed in 1916 for his role in the Easter Rising, an armed insurrection against British rule in Ireland. He was one of the leaders of the Rising, and was executed along with thirteen other rebels. The Rising was a failure, but it helped to inspire the Irish people to fight for independence. Pearse is considered a national hero in Ireland, and his legacy is still celebrated today.
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