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because he needed to be head of the army instead

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He didn't want to be king.

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Q: Why wasn't Oliver Cromwell King?
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When was Oliver cromwell king?

Cromwell was anti-monarchy and therefore was never king.


What was Oliver cromwell called when he was king?

Oliver Cromwell was not the King. He was known as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland


Who defeated Oliver Cromwell?

oliver cromwell defeated king charles the first and had him beheaded


Was Oliver Cromwell absolute king of France?

he was a king


Was Oliver Cromwell wealthy?

he wasnt wealthy but he inherrited a lot of money from his rich uncle

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Who was oliver cromwell against in the civil war?

oliver cromwell was against King James I


When was Oliver cromwell king?

Cromwell was anti-monarchy and therefore was never king.


Was Oliver Cromwell king of the Scots?

Oliver Cromwell was not a King. He was styled as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland


What was Oliver cromwell called when he was king?

Oliver Cromwell was not the King. He was known as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland


Who was the king of the puritans?

Oliver Cromwell


Who defeated Oliver Cromwell?

oliver cromwell defeated king charles the first and had him beheaded


Was Oliver Cromwell absolute king of France?

he was a king


Was Oliver Cromwell wealthy?

he wasnt wealthy but he inherrited a lot of money from his rich uncle


Who was the puritans leader after King Henry was beheaded?

There have been eight Kings of England named Henry, none of whom were beheaded. The English Civil War ended in 1649 with the execution of King Charles I, who was replaced by the "Puritan" Oliver Cromwell, who ruled the country as "Lord Protector" until his death in 1658.


What special anniversary is it for Oliver Cromwell?

oliver cromwell changed Britain and he was protestant a puritant he won the battle againsy king Charles I


Was Oliver cromwell a dictator?

yes he was, at some times. he betrayes his country in war which wasnt a good thing to do.


Did King Charles 1 try to arrest Oliver Cromwell?

Yes, Oliver Cromwell Was one of the five MP's arrested by King Charles I, but then he was released prior to the civil war.