Cromwell, Oliver

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1. An English Puritan political leader and general of the seventeenth century. He led the army of parliament to victory over King Charles I in the English Civil War and afterward emerged as ruler of the nation under the title Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. A skillful general and administrator, and a ruthless dictator (see dictatorship), he was particularly harsh in his suppression of rebellion in Ireland. After his death, monarchy was soon restored. (See Restoration.)

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Cromwell, Oliver

That of course makes the other famous Cromwell, Oliver, Irish too, and he’s the biggest villain in Irish history.

From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 2018

Cromwell, Oliver, Swift on, 314, 316, 333, 334;   and the Countess of Dysert, 339.

From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings by Swift, Jonathan

Cromwell, Oliver, 11, 71, 122, 417, 433, 439.

From The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution by Stark, James H.

Cromwell, Oliver, 1, 148-150, 162-163, 170-173, 183, 229, 235-236, 269-270, 274, 277, 279-281; spies of, 268-269, 277, 280.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva

Mrs. Cromwell: Oliver has just sent from Whitehall for his great coat.

From Oliver Cromwell by Drinkwater, John