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I had rather have a plain russet-coated captain that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call a gentleman and is n… - Oliver Cromwell
" "I had rather have a plain russet-coated captain that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call a gentleman and is nothing else.
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About Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English statesman, soldier, and revolutionary responsible for the overthrow of the monarchy, temporarily turning England into a republican Commonwealth, and assuming rule as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. After he died his son Richard Cromwell took this position, until King Charles II was crowned king.
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Cromwellian
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Old Noll
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Copper Nose
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Lord Protector
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Head of the Protectorate
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Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England
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Noll Cromwell
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Olliver Cromwell
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Olyver Cromwell
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