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Oliver Cromwell turned down the crown because he had signed for Charles I to be killed, he felt guilty to take the position because it would look like he killed him to become King.
He also refused it due to pressure from the New Model Army who had originally given him his power. Cromwell felt that God had already determined that England was not to be ruled by a monarch as demonstrated in the defeat of Charles I in the Civil Wars.
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∙ 16y agoIt seemed the thing to do at the time. After all, he was ruling the country in a more absolute way than Vharles I had ever done, having got rid of Parliament and relying on the Army for his authority. Perhaps, also, like Julius Caesar, he wanted to be offered a crown and refuse it, thus publishing his republican principles, which were about as genuine as Caesar's.
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∙ 15y agoOliver Cromwell never actually became king, he was offered the crown but he refused it.
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∙ 12y agobecause he did not want the shame of the crown upon him
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∙ 15y agohe fought to upturn the king, who he believed to be a tyrant and disagreed with divine right. Had he become king himself it would have been very hypocritical of him.
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∙ 14y agoThey were the same age, and used to play together as children.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it was against god providence he said in a speech
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∙ 10y agoThey wanted return of the monarchy
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Why wasn't Oliver Cromwell King?
because he needed to be head of the army instead
How was Oliver cromwell differ?
Oliver Cromwell was leader of the Commonwealth not the king. He worked as the head of parliament who had a very big say in running the country. He was the first leader of the country who had no royal blood. He was the only parliamentarian who did not want to execute James 1, however he still signed his death warrant.
Why did Charles II want cromwell's body dug up?
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Charles II wanted Oliver Cromwell's body to be dug up. In fact, it was actually Charles II who ordered for Cromwell's body to be exhumed and posthumously executed as an act of revenge against Cromwell for his role in the execution of Charles I, his father.
Why was king Charles II restored?
Because Oliver Cromwell's son didn't want to follow his father's footsteps, and everyone was fed up of puritanism. So they brought him back, and he arrived on his birthday from France.
What religion was oliver cromwell?
Oliver Cromwell was a puritan but he didn't let other people play games and he didn't let the church bells to be rung. Oliver Cromwell had some harsh rules such as he didn't let children play football on Sundays or you would have been whipped in public and if you wanted to go to church but you went to the church in another village then you would be fined 50 pence which in those days was alot of money. Oliver Cromwell also stopped the bells and he didn't want the stained glass windows in the church so he took them out and put plain windows in. In my eyes he was a hipercrit because he didn't let you listen to music and play games but he liked listening to music and he did but he punished other people for doing it.by Becky London (who is gay)
Why wasn't Oliver Cromwell King?
because he needed to be head of the army instead
Why did Oliver Cromwell Execute King James?
because he decieved many people and cromwell didnt want it to happen again and because the king lost 2 wars and cromwell thought it must of been gods will and that god was angry with cromwell.
What was Oliver Cromwell given after the civil war?
After he won the Civil War for Parliament, Oliver Cromwell became 'Lord Protector' which basically means like a king but not passed on to your descendants. He was offered the crown but he didn't want to be king so he called himself Lord Protector instead
How was Oliver cromwell differ?
Oliver Cromwell was leader of the Commonwealth not the king. He worked as the head of parliament who had a very big say in running the country. He was the first leader of the country who had no royal blood. He was the only parliamentarian who did not want to execute James 1, however he still signed his death warrant.
How did the English Civil War lead to the rise of the Commonwealth?
the English civil war was won by Oliver Cromwell (a member of the parliament) who was fighting for democracy. since he won the war, the parliament executed Charles I because of the charge of treason against him. England eventually became a democratic government. at first, the parliament ruled the country, but eventually, they couldn't seem to do the job, so they asked Oliver Cromwell to rule the country, since he was the most enthusiastic suitable and for the job. Oliver Cromwell refused, because he didn't want to have had killed the king just to take his place as king. so he ruled as the government, and kept England democratic...
Did Oliver Cromwell want the Church of England to be more Catholic or more Puritan?
Puritan.
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.
Why did oliver cromwell want to fight with King Charles 1?
He didn't do it on purpose, basically he raised taxes because he had waisted all of his money and was very unpopular. He demanded that the Scots use an English prayer book, they rioted and King Charles I sent an army to calm them down. This plan did not work and the Scots invaded the North of England.
Why did Charles II want cromwell's body dug up?
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Charles II wanted Oliver Cromwell's body to be dug up. In fact, it was actually Charles II who ordered for Cromwell's body to be exhumed and posthumously executed as an act of revenge against Cromwell for his role in the execution of Charles I, his father.
Why was king Charles II restored?
Because Oliver Cromwell's son didn't want to follow his father's footsteps, and everyone was fed up of puritanism. So they brought him back, and he arrived on his birthday from France.
How was Cromwell different from the monarchs who preceeded him?
Oliver Cromwell was leader of the Commonwealth not the king. He worked as the head of parliament who had a very big say in running the country. He was the first leader of the country who had no royal blood. He was the only parliamentarian who did not want to execute James 1, however he still signed his death warrant.
Did Oliver Cromwell want to be in charge of England?
He was offered the crown, I believe & turned it down. In spite of his undoubted talent & devotion I find Cromwell easy to dislike as a personality: Sorry if that offends you.
