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Oliver Cromwell

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Noun

1. cromwell, ironsides, oliver cromwell

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

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Oliver Cromwell

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English military, political, and religious figure who led the Parliamentarian victory in the English Civil War (1642-1649) and called for the execution of Charles I. As lord protector of England (1653-1658) he ruled as a virtual dictator. His son Richard (1626-1712) succeeded him briefly as lord protector (1658-1659) before the restoration of the monarchy under Charles II.

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