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What was Prince Arthur's stance on his role in Ireland?
He enjoyed it
He regretted it
He was indifferent about it
He wanted to stay longer
Answer
Prince Arthur, eldest son of Henry VII, regretted his role in the Anglo-Irish war. After being forced by his father to lead an invasion of Ireland, he quickly lost heart for the campaign and returned to England in 1500. His death two years later, from illness, put an end to English ambitions in Ireland.
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