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, 485 ff.; death of, 489 f.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey

Cromwell, Oliver, naval policy of, 60;issues Navigation Act, 60;condition of navy under, 60, 61, 101, 127;takes Jamaica, 60;takes Dunkirk, 105.

From The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)

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

From Oliver Cromwell by Drinkwater, John

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

From Oliver Cromwell by Drinkwater, John