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Laudabiliter Papal Bull 1155

What was the controversial Laudabilliter said to have granted English King Henry II in 1155?

the right to join the church
the right to claim lordship over Ireland
the right to enter Ireland

Who was the first foreigner to write a book on Ireland?

Giraldus
Adrian IV
Alexander III

What did King Henry fear?

That Strongbow would establish himself as King of England.
That Strongbow would establish himself as King of Leinster or even Ireland
That Strongbow would establish himself as Pope

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Laudabiliter Papal Bull 1155

What was the controversial Laudabilliter said to have granted English King Henry II in 1155?

Who was the first foreigner to write a book on Ireland?

What did King Henry fear?