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, Letters and Speeches, 68; his Protectorate, 145 Cunningham, Allan, on old age, 44:   Demosthenes, 166.

From On the Choice of Books by Carlyle, Thomas

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, his proposed emigration to New England, 446.

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

Mrs. Cromwell: Oliver will be the foremost man in England.

From Oliver Cromwell by Drinkwater, John