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Was Oliver Cromwell a hero or villain for his actions in Ireland?
A personal view: Any General who aspires to greatness does not massacre innocent women & children because of religious intolerance. (Or any other reason for that matter) This disbars Cromwell as a Hero in my view.
Why did Oliver Cromwell kill innocent women and children?
Yes, In his Irish campaign he slaughtered many unarmed men, and innocent women and children. The most notable example of this was in the siege of the town, Drogheda. Look it up on Wiki for more info.
What are bad things that Oliver Cromwell did?
As the Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell game the women of England the opportunity to write and publish their own books, to perform in theatres, etc... Cromwell also banned dancing, gambling, laughing to a great extent, Christmas, Eating turkey on Christmas day, going to theatres, watching bear baiting and cock fighting football and other famous sports, working on Sundays, makeup, etc...
Why did Oliver Cromwell take the new model army to Ireland?
Between 1649 and 1658 Cromwell had more power than anyone else in Britain. In 1649 he took the New Model Army to Ireland. During the English Civil War Cromwell had heard terrible stories from Protestants in Ireland. He heard that Catholics committed horrible cruelties such as cutting off people's hands and feet and beating women's brains with poles. There were many such stories.
What bad thing did Oliver Cromwell do?
Here is a list of the bad things Oliver Cromwell did:- - In September 1649, Cromwell's 12,000-strong forces stormed Drogheda, north of Dublin. His troops massacred nearly everyone in the garrison and the town - women and children alike. Cromwell justified this as the "righteous judgment of God upon these barbarous wretches". - A month later Wexford suffered the same fate and both incidents, justified by the British as militarily necessary to subdue the population, still figure strongly in Irish republican history. - He was heavily involved in the first execution of a monarch - the execution of Charles I. - He abolished Parliament, when during the Civil War he claimed to be protecting them. - He imprisoned the leaders of the Levellers, and refused to let him go, even when presented with a petition with over 10,000 signatures on it.
Was Oliver Cromwell a hero or villain for his actions in Ireland?
A personal view: Any General who aspires to greatness does not massacre innocent women & children because of religious intolerance. (Or any other reason for that matter) This disbars Cromwell as a Hero in my view.
What happen after king Charles 1 were put to death?
After the English civil war, King Charles was accused of treason against the people of England. He was found guilty of this charge and was executed by having his head chopped off of his body. Oliver Cromwell than became head of the republic of England
Why did Oliver Cromwell kill innocent women and children?
Yes, In his Irish campaign he slaughtered many unarmed men, and innocent women and children. The most notable example of this was in the siege of the town, Drogheda. Look it up on Wiki for more info.
What are bad things that Oliver Cromwell did?
As the Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell game the women of England the opportunity to write and publish their own books, to perform in theatres, etc... Cromwell also banned dancing, gambling, laughing to a great extent, Christmas, Eating turkey on Christmas day, going to theatres, watching bear baiting and cock fighting football and other famous sports, working on Sundays, makeup, etc...
Why did Oliver Cromwell take the new model army to Ireland?
Between 1649 and 1658 Cromwell had more power than anyone else in Britain. In 1649 he took the New Model Army to Ireland. During the English Civil War Cromwell had heard terrible stories from Protestants in Ireland. He heard that Catholics committed horrible cruelties such as cutting off people's hands and feet and beating women's brains with poles. There were many such stories.
What bad thing did Oliver Cromwell do?
Here is a list of the bad things Oliver Cromwell did:- - In September 1649, Cromwell's 12,000-strong forces stormed Drogheda, north of Dublin. His troops massacred nearly everyone in the garrison and the town - women and children alike. Cromwell justified this as the "righteous judgment of God upon these barbarous wretches". - A month later Wexford suffered the same fate and both incidents, justified by the British as militarily necessary to subdue the population, still figure strongly in Irish republican history. - He was heavily involved in the first execution of a monarch - the execution of Charles I. - He abolished Parliament, when during the Civil War he claimed to be protecting them. - He imprisoned the leaders of the Levellers, and refused to let him go, even when presented with a petition with over 10,000 signatures on it.
What did oliver cromwell do in 1649 in drogheda?
he killed innocent women and children which caused to Irish to hate him.
How was Islamic law applied to defining the legal position of women in the Ottoman Empire?
a. Islamic law was more tolerant in defining the legal position of women.
How was Islamic law applied to defining the legal position women in the Ottoman Empire?
a. Islamic law was more tolerant in defining the legal position of women.
What did Oliver cromwell do to upset the Irish?
He tried to take over ports on the East Side of Ireland to try and create reinforcements and logistics from England. The first town to fall was Drogheda where thousands of people were massacred such as Catholic Priests as ordered by Cromwell himself
Who was Oliver Cromwell and what country did he become leader of?
Oliver Cromwell was an Englishman and a member of Parliament. When King Charles I changed the official religion of England from Protestant to Roman Catholic, Cromwell led a revolt against the King. The Protestant forces won and King Charles was hanged. Cromwell then became president of England and England became officially Protestant again. During Cromwell's time the government made a number of reforms. Shortly after Cromwell died, England decided to become a monarchy again. Charles II, the son of Charles I, announced that he was a Protestant and returned from France to claim the throne. (He was willing to attend a protestant church once to have the crown put on his head. Since he attended church inside his castle, no one really knew what he really was. Everyone suspected he was a Roman Catholic.) Some of the reforms made under Cromwell remained and some were repealed. An Englishman! Oliver Cromwell was a opportunist. When he went bankrupt through maladministration of his estate, he lived off tithes stolen from the Anglican Church and contributed to by his neighbours, He became a soldier and was an exceptional junior officer, even rising to the rank of general. Whilst he saw great success he is chiefly noted for the massacre of Roman Catholics Unfortunately, he was free with other people's lives and had a streak of cruelty especially with the opposition's lives! This he shared with his religious friends and supporters , the Calvinists. Cromwell being responsible for the murder of Welsh Speaking women, [Anglicans,] who were murdered after Naseby. He was responsible for the massacre at Basing House, 1645, for the Romanist garrison. Later as a General in Ireland, again the Romanists suffered, both Irish and English, in a series of massacres designed to reduce the will to fight of his opponents.
What has the author John Oliver written?
John Oliver has written: 'A present to be given to teeming women, by their husbands or friends' -- subject(s): Women, Early works to 1800, Religious life, Prayers and devotions
