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Oliver Cromwell didn't give people a choice. In a way, he was a dictator.
But no, he wasn't popular. He banned everything that people saw as "fun", including:
- Christmas Day
- Dancing
- Singing in public
- Theatre
- Eating sweets on Sunday
- Playing sports
- Make-up
- Colourful clothes
- Decorations (for all occasions)
Engaging in something that Cromwell banned resulted in very harsh penalties.
He was the least popular ruler England has ever had. In fact, when Cromwell died, his own son refused to take his place because he disagreed with his father - so British rule was passed back to the rightful Monarchy.
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∙ 12y agoIn my opinion, Oliver Cromwell was a better ruler and more popular...
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∙ 12y agono he was not popular at all
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When was Oliver cromwell's head put on a stick outside his house?
Charles II dug Oliver Cromwell's head up from the ground two years after he had died, he than executed him and stuck his head on a pole- in 1660
Did Oliver cromwell drive a car?
No. Cars were only invented more than 200 years after Oliver Cromwell died.
What are the similarities and differences between Charles the first and oliver cromwell?
Both Charles the first and Oliver Cromwell had a Parliament in which they needed the approval of to tax or change certain laws, although Charles tended to dissolve his parliaments for long periods, only restoring them when he needed money for wars. Parliament overthrew Charles and abolished the monarchy in England and claimed it a commonwealth. Cromwell later took the title of Lord Protector to act as a figurehead as the Commonwealth Parliament were incapable of agreeing on how to run the country. The only similarity seem to be the fact that a single individual had to be in charge of the country.
Was Oliver Cromwell nice?
Not especially. He was a gloomy religious maniac, but less evil than most military dictators.
Bad facts about Oliver cromwell?
Some Quick and Interesting Facts on Oliver Cromwell 1. Oliver Cromwell was born on April 25, 1599, in Huntingdon, eastern England 2. Oliver Cromwell died on September 3 at the age of 59 in 1658 due to malaria. 3. Oliver Cromwell was extremely religious. 4. Oliver Cromwell overthrew King Charles I and then became just like him. Oliver Cromwell signed the death warrant of King Charles I. 5. Despite opposition from his council, Oliver Cromwell allowed Jews to settle in England, for the first time since 1290, almost 400 years before. 6. Oliver Cromwell had five sons and four daughters with a woman he married out of convenience. 7. Oliver Cromwell came to Ireland and commited a genocide against Irish Catholics 8. He exterminated the people of Drogheda and Wexford 9. He took land from Catholics and made them move west of the Shannon to the less fertile land of Connaught. "To Hell Or To Connaught" his famous saying 10. Oliver Cromwell was often cruel and tyrannical and is now one of the most hated figures in Irish history. When he was finished Catholics owned less than 10% of the land in Ireland where they made up over 80% of the population. 11. He banned many things e.g. Christmas (5 years), working on Sundays, football, dancing etc. 12. He removed 50 MPs and added 140 new ones whom he knew would support his views.
When was Oliver cromwell's head put on a stick outside his house?
Charles II dug Oliver Cromwell's head up from the ground two years after he had died, he than executed him and stuck his head on a pole- in 1660
Did Oliver cromwell drive a car?
No. Cars were only invented more than 200 years after Oliver Cromwell died.
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
Was cromwell's army better than Charles I's army?
Good Quetion! I put a lot of thought into this and here is what I have determined. With Charles I, many people disliked him. Many men and boys joined Cromwell's Army. Cromwell lost many of the initial battles to King Charles because he was not very experienced in strategy. However, later on, he realized that Charles' army was limited due to lack of support. So he spread his troops throughout England and Cromwell's General decided to leave the flank abandoned and go after him. So was Cromwell's army better? Absolutely not. They were poorly (and quickly) trained, ill equiped and the only thing that made them join Cromwell's army was their Hatred for King Charles I.
What are the similarities and differences between Charles the first and oliver cromwell?
Both Charles the first and Oliver Cromwell had a Parliament in which they needed the approval of to tax or change certain laws, although Charles tended to dissolve his parliaments for long periods, only restoring them when he needed money for wars. Parliament overthrew Charles and abolished the monarchy in England and claimed it a commonwealth. Cromwell later took the title of Lord Protector to act as a figurehead as the Commonwealth Parliament were incapable of agreeing on how to run the country. The only similarity seem to be the fact that a single individual had to be in charge of the country.
When Oliver Cromwell died in 1658 who took his place?
His son Richard, who lasted less than a year in the position.
Was Oliver Cromwell nice?
Not especially. He was a gloomy religious maniac, but less evil than most military dictators.
Why did parliament invited Charles 1 son to rule England as king again after Cromwell died?
because Cromwell's son didn't want to follow his father's footsteps and no one else was willing, so who better than the next in line to throne.
Why did Charles 2 come back?
After Oliver Cromwell died, England didn't have a leader and didn't have a law for selecting one. Rather than have another member of the Cromwell family succeed, thus setting up a new kind of hereditary monarchy, the English invited Charles II, who unfortunately and grown up at the French Court and learned all the wrong things there, to come back to England and assume the vacant throne.
Why did Oliver Cromwell smash church organs?
Because he thought that it was more of a social event rather than a religious event after a while!
Who was the leader covered in warts in the civil war?
Assuming this refers to The English Civil War, and Oliver Cromwell - no-one was "covered in warts."Oliver Cromwell, when having a portrait painted, famously instructed the artist to depict him "warts and all," meaning he did not want the portrait to be unrealistically flattering.He had no more warts than anyone else.
Bad facts about Oliver cromwell?
Some Quick and Interesting Facts on Oliver Cromwell 1. Oliver Cromwell was born on April 25, 1599, in Huntingdon, eastern England 2. Oliver Cromwell died on September 3 at the age of 59 in 1658 due to malaria. 3. Oliver Cromwell was extremely religious. 4. Oliver Cromwell overthrew King Charles I and then became just like him. Oliver Cromwell signed the death warrant of King Charles I. 5. Despite opposition from his council, Oliver Cromwell allowed Jews to settle in England, for the first time since 1290, almost 400 years before. 6. Oliver Cromwell had five sons and four daughters with a woman he married out of convenience. 7. Oliver Cromwell came to Ireland and commited a genocide against Irish Catholics 8. He exterminated the people of Drogheda and Wexford 9. He took land from Catholics and made them move west of the Shannon to the less fertile land of Connaught. "To Hell Or To Connaught" his famous saying 10. Oliver Cromwell was often cruel and tyrannical and is now one of the most hated figures in Irish history. When he was finished Catholics owned less than 10% of the land in Ireland where they made up over 80% of the population. 11. He banned many things e.g. Christmas (5 years), working on Sundays, football, dancing etc. 12. He removed 50 MPs and added 140 new ones whom he knew would support his views.
