Oliver Cromwell Flashcards by William Kanmwaa | Brainscape

Q

In what year did Charles II dig up Cromwell’s corpse for display?

A

1661

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True or false:

After the execution of CHarles I, he was made King.

A

False

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Why did he decline the throne?

A

To seem selfless

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True or false: Cromwell banned Christmas

A

True

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True or false:

His people loved him.

A

True, that’s why he was offered the throne after charles’ execution

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Who wanted cromwell’s corpse to be dug up in 1661?

A

Charles II

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What year was he originally buried?

A

1658

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