Biography of Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), the Parliamentarian soldier and politician who became Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1653, was a benefactor of the University. In 1633 King Charles I had promised to subscribe £200 sterling to the cost of new buildings for the University. Cromwell ensured that the money was finally paid in 1654.

Summary

Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland
Soldier and Politician
Born 25 April 1599.
Died 3 September 1658.
University Link: Benefactor
Occupation categories: landowners; politicians; soldiers
NNAF Reference: GB/NNAF/P7030
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Record last updated: 28th Jan 2008

University Connections

University Roles

• Benefactor

On This Day Entries

• Royal Donation (July 14 1633)
• Oliver Cromwell meets Zachary Boyd (October 13 1648)
• Cromwell's Charter (July 8 1657)