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What was the Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland (1649-1653)?

Introduction The Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, or Cromwellian war in Ireland, (15 August 1649 to 27 April 1653) was the re-conquest of Ireland by the forces of the English Parliament, led by Oliver Cromwell, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Cromwell invaded Ireland with the New Model Army on behalf of England’s Rump Parliament… Read More

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What were the Irish Confederate Wars (1641-1653)?

Introduction The Irish Confederate Wars, also called the Eleven Years’ War (Irish: Cogadh na hAon-déag mBliana), took place in Ireland between October 1641 and April 1653. It was the Irish theatre of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, a series of civil wars in the kingdoms of Ireland, England and Scotland – all ruled by… Read More