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Why did people call oliver cromwell greedy when he refused the crown?
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∙ 13y ago
It was believed that Cromwell's enemies said that he was greedy because he took all the powers of a normal king just without the name.
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∙ 13y ago
People called Oliver Cromwell greedy when he refused the crown because they believed that he wanted to hold absolute power and feared that he would become a dictator. They saw his refusal as a strategic move to consolidate power and gain more control over the government. Additionally, Cromwell was known for his ambition and desire for power, which further fueled these beliefs.
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quakers mostly
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Why did many English people support Oliver Cromwell?
quakers mostly
People in history that start with the letter o?
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