Oliver Cromwell's attack on Canterbury Cathedral in 1642 was part of the broader context of the English Civil War, during which he and the Parliamentarians sought to dismantle the influence of the Church of England and its institutions. Cromwell viewed the cathedral as a symbol of the monarchy and episcopacy, which he opposed. The attack was aimed at suppressing Royalist support and promoting Puritan reforms, reflecting the Puritanical desire to purify worship and eliminate perceived idolatry associated with traditional church practices.
Oliver attack Ireland because the royalist were creating an army there and he had to stop them before they attacked
the general was Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell and his troops won the Battle of Preston in August 1648 primarily due to superior tactics and effective military leadership. Cromwell's forces executed a well-coordinated attack, taking advantage of their cavalry's mobility and discipline to outmaneuver the Royalists. Additionally, the Royalist forces were hampered by poor organization and lack of unity, leading to their defeat. The victory at Preston solidified Cromwell's dominance in the English Civil War and further weakened the Royalist cause.
Dean Cromwell died on August 3, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, USA of heart attack.
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Oliver Cheatham died on November 29, 2013, in UK of heart attack.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, was murdered on the 29th December, 1170. Henry II had supposedly lost his temper and yelled something along the lines of "who will rid me of this troublesome priest" (the exact words were lost in history). Four knights overheard this and 'misunderstood', so, they then went to Canterbury Cathedral and killed him. It was on the 3rd blow from the sword that he fell, and on the 4th they lopped of his head and his 'brains spilled out' (nasty stuff, isn't it?) according to Edward Grim, best friend and clerk. Grim also got hurt in the attack, when one of the knights hit Becket the second time, it missed and hit Grim in the shoulder. As far as I know (I've done a bit of research) not a lot is known about the funeral. Hope this helps!
Cromwell is thought to have suffered from malaria (probably first contracted while on campaign in Ireland) and from "stone", a common term for urinary/kidney infections. In 1658 he was struck by a sudden bout of malarial fever, followed directly by an attack of urinary/kidney symptoms. A Venetian physician tracked Cromwell's final illness, saying Cromwell's personal physicians were mismanaging his health, leading to a rapid decline and death, which was also hastened by the death of his favorite daughter Elizabeth Cromwell in August at age 29. He died at Whitehall on 3 September 1658, the anniversary of his great victories at Dunbar and Worcester.
In 1649, during the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell led an army of approximately 12,000 soldiers to attack Drogheda, Ireland. This siege was part of a campaign to subdue Irish resistance against English rule. The assault resulted in significant casualties, with many of the town's defenders and civilians killed. Cromwell's brutal tactics at Drogheda were intended to serve as a warning to other towns resisting his authority.
Oliver Reed died sudden heart attack during a break from filming gladiator
Oliver Reed
Judith Furse died on August 29, 1974, in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK of heart attack.