Cromwell, Oliver

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

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, 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 will be the foremost man in England.

From Oliver Cromwell by Drinkwater, John

Mrs. Cromwell: Oliver, boy, you were quite right—all that you said to those men, I mean.

From Oliver Cromwell by Drinkwater, John

Cromwell, Oliver, his proposed emigration to New England, 446.

From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams