Oliver Cromwell
United Kingdomhistorical figureMaleb. 15994.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Oliver Cromwell was a 17th-century English military and political leader known for his role in the English Civil War and the establishment of the Commonwealth of England. He served as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658, leading the Parliamentarian victory against the Royalists and executing King Charles I. Cromwell is a controversial figure in British history, revered by some for his support of parliamentary democracy and condemned by others for his authoritarian rule and harsh policies against the Irish.
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Cromwell's military campaigns in Ireland are explored in the work.
National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill rowUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-23
Oliver Cromwell was a key figure in the English Civil War, defeating King Charles I.
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Costa Rica· 2026-02-19
Oliver Cromwell was a military leader who became the Lord Protector of England.
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Italy· 2026-02-19
Oliver Cromwell was an English political and military leader who held power as 'Lord Protector'.
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Norway· 2026-02-18
Oliver Cromwell took power after the execution of the English king in 1649.
Dagens quiz: Søndag 18. januar 2026Norway· 2026-01-18
Oliver Cromwell's opinion on the poppy issue was succinct: 'No poppy, no play. Simple as that.'
British media sees red over Irish poppy refuseniks – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-05
Oliver Cromwell is noted as an opponent of Ruprecht von der Pfalz during the English Civil War.
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Austria· 2025-09-20
The 17th century saw mass migration of Irish to continental Europe, displaced by the brutal conquest by Oliver Cromwell.
The Bear returns, and the other best new shows to watch on RTÉ, Disney+, and Netflix this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-22
Oliver Cromwell is the subject of the book 'The Lord Protector: Religion and Politics in the Life of Oliver Cromwell' mentioned in the article.
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Thailand· 2025-05-07
Oliver Cromwell is mentioned as a leader who established a republic after the monarchy was abolished.
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Mexico· 2025-04-27
Oliver Cromwell is referenced in relation to the history of Cabra Castle and his puritan image.
Child of Prague Spring – Frank McNally on a sun-soaked country wedding – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Oliver Cromwell led the temporary abolition of the monarchy following the execution of Charles I.
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Greece· 2025-03-24
Oliver Cromwell is referenced in a metaphor about reincarnation in Ireland.
‘I’ve meditated in Bosnian mosques, Thai temples and Ukrainian Orthodox churches’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13