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Things I learned watching Cromwell


1-Parliament is no more capable of running the nation, than they are of running a brothel 

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Well Cromwell dissolved parliament, he done the very thing which he was opposed to, which started the war in the first place. No wonder the monarchy was restored after his death.

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2-The Earl Of Strafford did not have a winning personality!

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Finally, a good response!

4-Cromwell will never be in the Catholic Fan Club.
5-Prince Rupert is very manly and scary!

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7-Cromwell doesn't like to fight at the appointed time.
8-Lord Manchester was fat.

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10-John Carter got one of his ears cut off, then later he was hanged. in other words, he was not lucky.

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11 - German Prince's sometimes enjoyed carrying small fluffy poodles into battle with them, with no regard to how limp wristed it appeared

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12-Rupert promised to hold Bristol for 4 months, but he didn't even hold it 4 weeks!

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13-Manchester was right : Stomachs are tricky things!

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14-King Charles didn't know how to behave in court.

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15-The Earl of Strafford wasn't light on his feet!

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16-The unfortunate General Monck was apparently not memorable enough to make it into the film. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Monck,_1st_Duke_of_Albemarle

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17-Cromwell doesn't seem to like the Catholic Church.

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Isn't it the same as no. 4?

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uhh...not really

18-If you insult Prince Rupert, you better be on your guard!

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The Irish very nearly invaded England with the blessings of Charles I.

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20-According to Cromwell, the King's Crown can get you a night with a prostitute.

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21- Cromwell was never the life of the party.

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