1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	Who was Oliver Cromwell? During the English Civil War (1642-51), Oliver Cromwell led Parliament's army against King Charles. After he won, he set up a republic called the Commonwealth, which ended in 1660.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Civil War and Revolution