... the Irish people. This unofficial "Invasion of the British- began towards the 12th century and eventually set off an anti-Irish Catholic campaign in Ireland. It began when British King Henry II used a falsely signed document from the Pope that sanctioned the invasion of the British. This was very disconcerting to the Irish people, especially since most were Catholics and very ... devoted to the Pope. Their disbelief turned to disgust and angst when King Henry II returned to England and claimed himself the ruler of Ireland. His reign deeply wounded the Irish by lowering their status to o...

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