1. Oliver cromwell

2. General Information Born on Born in Huntingdon, near Cambridge Buried in Westminster Abbey April 25, 1599 Died September 3, 1658 Best known as Lord Protector of England

3. More General Information His father Robert Cromwell was the youngest son of a knight Mother’s maiden name was Elizabeth Steward Cromwell had 2 children to Elizabeth Bourchire; Richard and Henry Cromwell He was the eldest surviving son of 10 children (3 brothers and 7 sisters) The other 2 brothers died right after birth

4. Military Background Parliament (roundhead) military leader Cromwell controlled and led a military dictatorship Eventually gained he king-like title, Lord Protector of the Realm One of the leading generals on the Parliamentary side

5. During His Reign Ruled a military dictatorship Got rid of the monarchy WAS NOT A KING!!! Ruled from 1653 to 1658 Dissolved the Rump Parliament

6. Battles 1st major battle was at Edgehill Cromwell knew that Prince Rupert’s cavalry was not disciplined Cromwell’s cavalry took its 1st battle at Marston Moor Good knowledge of horses New Model Army: 22,000 men, professional soldiers