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Cromwell
[krom-wuhl, -wel, kruhm-]
noun
Oliver, 1599–1658, English general, Puritan statesman, and Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland 1653–58.
his son Richard, 1626–1712, English soldier, politician, Lord Protector of England 1658–59.
Thomas, Earl of Essex, 1485?–1540, English statesman.
a town in central Connecticut.
Cromwell
/ ˈkrɒmwəl, krɒmˈwɛlɪən, -wɛl /
noun
Oliver. 1599–1658, English general and statesman. A convinced Puritan, he was an effective leader of the parliamentary army in the Civil War. After the execution of Charles I he quelled the Royalists in Scotland and Ireland, and became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1653–58)
his son, Richard. 1626–1712, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1658–59)
Thomas ,Earl of Essex. ?1485–1540, English statesman. He was secretary to Cardinal Wolsey (1514), after whose fall he became chief adviser to Henry VIII. He drafted most of the Reformation legislation, securing its passage through parliament, the power of which he thereby greatly enhanced. He was executed after losing Henry's favour
Other 51Թ Forms
- Cromwellian adjective
Example Sentences
Eight fire crews tackled the "significant" fire on the Cromwell Industrial Estate after it broke out shortly before midnight.
He says she was daunted by the idea of reaching the end of her story about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell.
Cromwell’s journey to Tower Hill is, in its way, poetic justice.
The documentary series will begin with Fred West being questioned regarding Heather's disappearance, before her remains were discovered at their home in Cromwell Street, Gloucester.
But while Damian Lewis landed a nomination for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Henry VIII, there was no best actor nod for its star Mark Rylance, who plays scheming advisor, Thomas Cromwell.
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