Oliver Cromwell's Family

Below are some facts and information about Oliver Cromwell's family.

How well of was Oliver Cromwell's family?

Oliver Cromwell's family was well off and for many years his family had been serving as members of the British Parliament, in the House of Commons. The British Parliament consisted of two Houses:

• the House of Lords, whose members qualify just by right of their aristocratic birth and
• the House of Commons whose members are elected by the people.

Were Oliver Cromwell's parents protestants or catholics?

Oliver Cromwell 's parents were both Protestants and two of his early teachers - first at grammar school and then at college - were devout Calvinists whose views were strongly anti-Catholic.

How many siblings did Oliver Cromwell have?

There were 10 children in Oliver Cromwell 's family.

How many children did Oliver Cromwell have?

Oliver Cromwell had nine children, five sons and four daughters.

Who was Oliver Cromwell 's wife?

Oliver Cromwell married a daughter of a London merchant called Elizabeth Bourchier.

Did Oliver Cromwell have mistresses?

Although there were rumors that Oliver Cromwell had romances with other women other than his wife, Elizabeth Bourchier, and had mistresses, there were no concrete historical evidence to suggest that Oliver Cromwell did have mistresses or that he was unfaithful to his wife.