10 Facts on Oliver Cromwell

Below are 10 facts on Oliver Cromwell.

1. Oliver Cromwell was born on April 25, 1599, in Huntingdon, eastern England.

    

2. Oliver Cromwell died on September 3 at the age of 59 in 1658 due to malaria.

    

3. Oliver Cromwell was extremely religious.

    

4. Oliver Cromwell overthrew King Charles I and then became just like him.

    

5. Despite opposition from his council, Oliver Cromwell allowed Jews to settle in England, for the first time since 1290, almost 400 years before.

    

6. Oliver Cromwell had five sons and four daughters with a woman he married out of convenience.

    

7. Oliver Cromwell was one of the most important figures in British history.

    

8. Oliver Cromwell' s parents were both Protestants.

    

9. Oliver Cromwell signed the death warrant of King Charles I.

    

10. Oliver Cromwell was often cruel and tyrannical but he made many contributions to England.