Oliver Cromwell (April 25, 1599 - September 3, 1658) was an English military and political leader helped make England into a republican Commonwealth and later became Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Defeated the royalists in the English Civil War. After the execution of King Charles I in 1649, Cromwell dominated the short-lived Commonwealth of England, conquered Ireland and Scotland, and ruled as Lord Protector from 1653 until his death in 1658.
- In the 1632 series: In 1633, he was an insignificant person decades prior to his historical role. King Charles I imprisoned him in the Tower London after reading copies of Grantville's history books concerning his own overthrow and execution. Cromwell was later rescued by a USE commando group.
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Famous quotes by oliver cromwell:
“You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!”
—Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658)
“The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.”
—Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658)