Cromwell

By eleasigogna

  • born

    Cromwell born into a fairly wealthy family of landowners in Huntingdonshire

  • Opposed to a despot

    MP for Huntington, opposed to the King's interpretation of Protestantism

  • A radical, militant MP

    King declared war on Scotland, recall parliament --> raise taxes to pay for the war. Cromwell became a leading opposition figure.

  • Revered as a war hero

    Cromwell established his military prowess, he led from th front, he was injured in the neck

  • A supreme tactician

    Cromwell helped established the New Model Army, introduce discipline into his troops -> loyal an dedicated army

  • Revenge became genocidal

    Royalist regrouped and allied with the rebellious Catholic in Ireland. Cromwell invaded Ireland and attacked a heavily fortified stronghold at Drogheda

  • back to england

    He returned in England, crushed a Scottish invasion led by King Charles I

  • Toppled any weakness

    Cromwell turned his attention to replacing an English governement, he thought had become corrupt. He harangued the Rump Parliament of MP's on the floor of House of Commons.

  • Cromwell's legacy

    Cromwell died on September 3 of natural causes.
    His son inherited the title of Lord Protector, but could not control the army. Cromwell was the start of the road to Parliamantary democracy.