Oliver Cromwell (1599 -1658) was British and most people regard him as more of a dictator. read more
Oliver Cromwell was important because he temporarily dissolved the monarchy in England and Wales, and he encouraged some religious tolerance and promoted puritanism. While Cromwell managed to introduce some social justice to England, the monarchy was later reinstated. read more
English solider and statesman Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was elected to Parliament in 1628 and 1640. The outspoken Puritan helped organize armed forces after the outbreak of civil war in 1642, serving as deputy commander of the “New Model Army” that decimated the main Royalist force at the 1645 Battle of Naseby. read more