Oliver Cromwell
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.
Born on Apr 25, 1599 (426 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Norway | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,178 | $403,000 | 385$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 5,178 | $403,000 | 385$ |
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Norway:
Oliver Cromwell took power after the execution of the English king in 1649.
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Ireland:
Oliver Cromwell's opinion on the poppy issue was succinct: 'No poppy, no play. Simple as that.'
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Austria:
Oliver Cromwell is noted as an opponent of Ruprecht von der Pfalz during the English Civil War.
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Ireland:
The 17th century saw mass migration of Irish to continental Europe, displaced by the brutal conquest by Oliver Cromwell.
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Thailand:
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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Mexico:
Oliver Cromwell is mentioned as a leader who established a republic after the monarchy was abolished.
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Ireland:
Oliver Cromwell is referenced in relation to the history of Cabra Castle and his puritan image.
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Greece:
Oliver Cromwell led the temporary abolition of the monarchy following the execution of Charles I.
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Ireland:
Oliver Cromwell is referenced in a metaphor about reincarnation in Ireland.
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