Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England

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Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England

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03/26/2002

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England

Oliver Cromwell was a strict Puritan with a Cambridge education when he went to London to represent his family in Parliament. Clothed conservatively , he possessed a Puritan fervour and a commanding voice, he quickly made a name for himself by serving in both the Short Parliament (April 1640) and the Long Parliament (August 1640 through April 1660).

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Oliver Cromwell Apr 25, 1599 - Sep 3, 1658 London, England, (Present UK)

Oliver Cromwell was born on April 25, 1599 in Huntingdon, England (Present UK), and died at age 59 years old on September 3, 1658 at Whitehall in London. Oliver Cromwell was buried on November 23, 1658 at Westminster Abbey in City of London. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Oliver Cromwell.

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