Scientists in the 18th Century

Oliver Cromwell, and his Story

Oliver Cromwell, born 25th April, 1599, in England, has always been one of the most controversial figures of the British History. He was man with strong politic ideals, who completely believed that a Republic was needed in the England of the 18th Century. Due to that, when king Charles I was about to decide to solve the British Parliament, he stood against him, and was chosen as a representation of the people's desire for a new Republic. Charles didn't want to give any power to the Parliament, because of his fear of losing his own power, so he started a battle against Mr Cromwell, that ended when the king last, and was finally beheaded. After those events, Oliver turned England into a Republic, and conquered almost all of the United Kingdom.  A hero for many, he was turned into a military dictator, really powerful, though he kept peace and prosperity until his death, in 1658. Known for his new politic ideals, that were hard for many people back there, but represented the first ideals of democracy, he was the man who divided the 3 political powers, and the only one who governed without a king. The only English Republic that ever existed, was born and ended with him. In my opinion, his ideals were noble and hopeful, but as many other men before and after him, he overused his power, taking a big abuse of it.

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