Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death in 1658. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, leading the Parliamentarian forces to victory over the Royalists and subsequently ruling the British Isles as a republican dictatorship during the Interregnum. Cromwell's rule was marked by religious intolerance, particularly towards Catholics and Anglicans, and his policies were often characterized by a strong Puritan influence. In Hebrew, his name is translated as אוליבר קרומוול, while in other relevant languages, it is Oliver Cromwell in French, Oliver Cromwell in German, and Oliver Cromwell in Spanish. His legacy remains controversial, with some viewing him as a regicidal dictator and others as a hero of the English Republic.