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How Oliver Cromwell Got Executed Several Years After His Death
How Oliver Cromwell Got Executed Several Years After His Death
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2019
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Podcast episode
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Today, Oliver Cromwell is known as one of the most famous figures in English history -- he was a Puritan with no military experience when the Civil War broke out in 1642, but within a decade he rose to the position of Lord Protector, essentially ruling Wales, Scotland and England. He died of natural causes, but was later executed... after his death. What are we talking about? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Apr 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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