Richard Cromwell

English politician and Lord Protector (1626–1712)
Person human Q203980
Richard Cromwell
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Richard Cromwell

Summary

Richard Cromwell is a human[1]. He was born in Huntingdon[2]. He was born on October 4, 1626[3]. He died in Cheshunt[4]. He died on July 12, 1712[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,919 views/month, #6,328 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Cromwell's place of birth was Huntingdon[2].
  • Richard Cromwell passed away in Cheshunt[4].
  • Richard Cromwell was born on October 4, 1626[3].
  • Richard Cromwell died on July 12, 1712[5].
  • Richard Cromwell is buried at Church of All Saints, Hursley[8].
  • Richard Cromwell's father was Oliver Cromwell[9].
  • Richard Cromwell's mother was Elizabeth Cromwell[10].
  • Richard Cromwell was married to Dorothy Maijor[11].
  • A child of Richard Cromwell was Anne Cromwell[12].
  • Richard Cromwell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Richard Cromwell held citizenship in Commonwealth of England[14].
  • Richard Cromwell's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Cromwell held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Richard Cromwell held the position of Lord Protector[16].
  • Richard Cromwell held the position of Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[17].
  • Richard Cromwell held the position of Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[18].
  • Richard Cromwell held the position of Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[19].
  • Richard Cromwell held the position of Chancellor of the University of Oxford[20].
  • Richard Cromwell's education included a stint at Felsted School[21].
  • Richard Cromwell is recorded as male[22].
  • Richard Cromwell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Richard Cromwell's noble title is recorded as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland[24].
  • Richard Cromwell was affiliated with the Roundhead[25].
  • Richard Cromwell's Commons category is recorded as Richard Cromwell[26].
  • Richard Cromwell's family name is recorded as Cromwell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Cromwell's place of birth was Huntingdon[2]. He was born on October 4, 1626[3]. His father was Oliver Cromwell[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Cromwell[10].

Education

Richard Cromwell was educated at Felsted School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Cromwell worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15]; Lord Protector[16], a title of honor[28], founded in 1653[29]; Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[17], a position[30], founded in 1656[31]; Member of the First Protectorate Parliament[18], a position[32], founded in 1654[33]; Member of the 1648-53 Parliament[19]; and Chancellor of the University of Oxford[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35].

Personal Life

Richard Cromwell was married to Dorothy Maijor[11]. A child of him was Anne Cromwell[12]. He was affiliated with the Roundhead[25].

Death and Burial

Richard Cromwell died on July 12, 1712[5]. He passed away in Cheshunt[4]. He is buried at Church of All Saints, Hursley[8].

Why It Matters

Richard Cromwell ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,919 views/month, #6,328 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Richard Cromwell born?

Richard Cromwell was born in Huntingdon[2].

Where did Richard Cromwell die?

Richard Cromwell passed away in Cheshunt[4].

Who were Richard Cromwell's parents?

Richard Cromwell's father was Oliver Cromwell[9]. Richard Cromwell's mother was Elizabeth Cromwell[10].

Who was Richard Cromwell married to?

Richard Cromwell's spouses include Dorothy Maijor[11].

What did Richard Cromwell do for work?

Richard Cromwell worked as politician[6].

Where did Richard Cromwell go to school?

Richard Cromwell was educated at Felsted School[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at Felsted School
    Place of burial Church of All Saints, Hursley
    Aliases
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +1
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