Claim 9caf3990Checked 09 Jul 2026
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“Cromwell was deeply puritanical.”
Reasoning & Evidence09 Jul 2026
True. Reputable historical sources describe Oliver Cromwell as a Puritan: Historic Royal Palaces says he experienced a dramatic conversion to what we now call puritanism, and the National Army Museum notes that his forces were motivated by religious zeal. The Cromwell Association likewise says his life and actions were shaped by strong religious faith and a drive for “Godly reformation,” even though he also supported liberty of conscience for many Protestants. So “deeply puritanical” is a fair shorthand for his religious outlook. Sources: Historic Royal Palaces, “Oliver Cromwell: Soldier, Statesman, Lord Protector”; National Army Museum, “Oliver Cromwell: Lord Protector”; The Cromwell Association, “Cromwell’s religion”.
From article
Well, I’m Cavalier by instinct and by lifestyle. I mean, I don’t like Roundheads. You know, you can be Christian and fun or you can be Christian and, like Cromwell, be deeply puritanical and want to control everybody. So, yes, the Civil War is terribly important but I accept that there is a minor conflict in my mind on it.
Ultimately, the importance of the Civil War and the republic and what happened in the 1680s is that we put together, I think, a constitutional settlement as good as anything in the world, really. We had a system of government that we all understood. We all understood. OK, there wasn’t full emancipation, but from then on general elections really mattered. And my argument is that since [Britain joined the European Economic Community, the forerunner of the European Union, in] 19732The year that Edward Heath’s government took Britain into what was then the European Economic Community that has gradually been diminishing, to the point now where it doesn’t really make any difference who’s in No 10. I mean, it doesn’t matter to the City any more whether it’s Tory or Labour.
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