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| − | {{stub}}'''The Roundheads''' were supporters of [[Parliament]] and [[Oliver Cromwell]] during the [[English Civil War]] (1642 - 1646). They opposed the Royalists. | + | {{stub}}'''The Roundheads''' were supporters of [[Parliament]] and [[Oliver Cromwell]] during the [[English Civil War]] (1642 - 1646). They opposed the Royalists. They wore short haircuts, hence the name. |
Their name derives from their round metal helmets. | Their name derives from their round metal helmets. | ||
| − | [[Category:British History]][[Category: | + | [[Category:British History]][[Category:English Civil War]] |
Revision as of 11:05, March 14, 2009
Template:StubThe Roundheads were supporters of Parliament and Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War (1642 - 1646). They opposed the Royalists. They wore short haircuts, hence the name.
Their name derives from their round metal helmets.