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Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector and ruler of the English Commonwealth after the defeat and beheading of King Charles I during the English Civil War, died on 3 September 1658 of natural causes. He was given a public funeral at Westminster Abbey equal to those of the monarchs who came before him.
Severed: The Strange Story of Oliver Cromwell’s Head. Wyatt Redd - October 31, 2017. On September 3, 1658, Oliver Cromwell drew his last breath, bringing an end to his reign as “Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.”
Nov 24, 2014 · According to Wilkinson family legend, Cromwell’s head came into their possession thanks to a powerful gust of wind that blew it off the roof of Westminster Hall during a violent storm in 1688....
Oliver Cromwell’s head. In 1659 Richard Cromwell gave up power, and Charles II was restored as King of England – this was known as the restoration. Charles decreed that Cromwell be disinterred from Westminster Abbey, and that he be ‘executed’ – despite already being dead – for regicide.
Jul 26, 2019 · No, the strange saga of Oliver Cromwell’s head had only just begun. From Palace-Side Attraction to Museum Exhibit. From its perch on the south side of Westminster Hall, Cromwell’s head...
Nov 2, 2021 · Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Mar 14, 2021 · Oliver Cromwell's head was passed down through generations before being buried in Cambridge in the 201th century. News. By. Harry Gold Trainee Multimedia Reporter. Oliver Cromwell is one...
The unlikely escapades of Oliver Cromwell's head. Exhumed upon the orders of King Charles II in 1681, Cromwell's corpse was ritually hanged and his embalmed head was put on public display but the story of Cromwell's head didn't end there...
Nov 9, 2009 · Oliver Cromwell was a political and military leader in 17th century England who served as Lord Protector, or head of state, of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland for a...
Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English statesman, politician, and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of the British Isles.
