Cromwell
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Oliver, 1599–1658, English general, Puritan statesman, and Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland 1653–58.
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his son Richard, 1626–1712, English soldier, politician, Lord Protector of England 1658–59.
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Thomas, Earl of Essex, 1485?–1540, English statesman.
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a town in central Connecticut.
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Oliver. 1599–1658, English general and statesman. A convinced Puritan, he was an effective leader of the parliamentary army in the Civil War. After the execution of Charles I he quelled the Royalists in Scotland and Ireland, and became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1653–58)
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his son, Richard. 1626–1712, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1658–59)
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Thomas ,Earl of Essex. ?1485–1540, English statesman. He was secretary to Cardinal Wolsey (1514), after whose fall he became chief adviser to Henry VIII. He drafted most of the Reformation legislation, securing its passage through parliament, the power of which he thereby greatly enhanced. He was executed after losing Henry's favour
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The Sullivan & Cromwell spokesman said at the time that the firm didn’t work with or retain Epshteyn in the Adani matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Caleb said he was told the Llantrisant Mace was older than most of the Crown Jewels and survived Oliver Cromwell trying to melt down any remaining precious metal bearing Charles I's crest.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Sullivan & Cromwell made presentations to senior Justice Department officials in Washington in February and April that largely focused on legal issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
McDonald is currently a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, the firm where Clayton spent over two decades as a corporate lawyer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
In the street in front of it there was a statue of a man on horseback which was supposed to represent Oliver Cromwell.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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