Oliver Cromwell was a true great man whose historical significance is too large for political categories. A central figure in the overthrow of monarchy in England, as a leading general of the Parliamentarian forces, he played a pivotal role in the defeat of King Charles I.

Far from a simple democrat, Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector, a de facto absolute monarch, while defending republicanism. He promoted religious tolerance while slaughtering Catholics. His governance was marked by both military authoritarianism and radical reforms, leaving a complex legacy and an England forever changed.