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Oliver Cromwell was an English statesman, farmer and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history. He came to prominence during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, initially as a senior commander in the Parliamentarian army and later as a politician. A leading advocate of the execution of Charles I in January 1649, which led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England, Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector from December 1653 until his death in September 1658.

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1599-04-25 1
Death Date
1658-09-03 1
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Additional Source Wikipedia: English Civil WarLead section (edge: participant Oliver Cromwell)
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A leading advocate of the execution of Charles I in January 1649, which led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England.
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25 April 1599
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3 September 1658
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He came to prominence during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, initially as a senior commander in the Parliamentarian army
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Concern over the political influence of radicals within the New Model Army like Oliver Cromwell led to an alliance between moderate Parliamentarians and Royalists, supported by the Covenanter Scots.
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