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Oliver Cromwell dissolves England's Rump Parliament.

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Oliver Cromwell

English military and political leader (1599–1658)

Oliver Cromwell was an English statesman, politician and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history. He came to prominence during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, initially as a senior commander in the Parliamentarian army and latterly as a…
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Rump Parliament

English parliament 1648–1653

The Rump Parliament describes the members of the Long Parliament who remained in session after Colonel Thomas Pride, on 6 December 1648, commanded his soldiers to purge the House of Commons of those members who were against the Grandees' intention to try King Charles I for high…
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April 20

Day of the year

April 20 is the 110th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 255 days remain until the end of the year.
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