Skip to content
Portrait of Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell

(1599–1658) Military Leader

63 quotes in 307 categories

Oliver Cromwell was a military leader, best known for Oliver Cromwell's letters and speeches.

Quick Facts About Oliver Cromwell

Born
April 25, 1599
Died
September 3, 1658
Profession
Military Leader
Notable works
Oliver Cromwell's letters and speeches

About Oliver Cromwell

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.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell by topic