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Which British leader had the nickname "Old Ironsides"?

Question #150270. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Dec 06 2023.
Originally posted Dec 06 2023 9:02 PM.

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Oliver Cromwell! Apparently, the cavalry he led wore iron armor, and thus came the name Old Ironsides!

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Ironsides

link https://www.1066.co.nz/Mosaic%20DVD/whoswho/text/Oliver_Cromwell[1].htm
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Dec 06 2023.
Dec 06 2023, 9:04 PM
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