English Civil War year, Oliver Cromwell formed his troop of "Ironsides", a disciplined unit that demonstrated his military leadership ability. With their assistance, he won a victory at the Battle of Gainsborough in July. At this stage, from 7 to 9 August 1643, there were some popular demonstrations in London—both pro and against war. They were protesting at Westminster. A peace demonstration by London women, which turned violent, was suppressed by William Waller's regiment of horse. Some women were beaten and even killed, and many arrested. Following these events of August, the representative of Venice in England reported to the doge that the
Oliver (given name) "Oilibhéir", Scottish Gaelic "Oilvreis", Italian "Oliviero", Spanish "Óliver". The name was introduced to England by the Normans. It was commonly used in medieval England, but became rare after the Restoration, because of the unpopularity of Oliver Cromwell. The name was revived in the 19th century, possibly inspired by the title character of Dickens' "Oliver Twist" (1838). Pet forms of the English given name include "Ollie" and "Noll". In 2013 it was the fifth most popular name for boys in Australia. Oliver (given name) Oliver is a masculine given name of Old French origin; "Oliver" is one of Charlemagne's retainers in