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Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell
A member of England’s Parliament and a dedicated Puritan, Oliver Cromwell led his forces to victory against King Charles I’s army. Even though he had no military experience, Cromwell turned out to be a brilliant cavalry leader. The defeat and subsequent execution of the king left Cromwell as virtual dictator over England.
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United Kingdom; English Revolution; Cromwell, Oliver (Lord Protector); Colonial America, History of
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