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Charlie Fenton
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‘two changes had occurred in Oliver’s life which potentially transformed his future. Through his mother he had received the funds necessary to return to gentry status, providing him the wherewithal to once again mix with the ruling classes and even be considered for public office. It was through other women in his family... that he had also gained some entrée to the main leaders of the Puritan movement.’
— May 19, 2020 04:06PM
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Charlie Fenton
is on page 136 of 192
‘The large sum of money set aside for the refurbishment of Whitehall Palace together with assembly of former royal furnishings and artwork came to the value of £35,497 16s 6d. Both Oliver and Elizabeth understood that they were not seeking to establish an extravagant lifestyle for themselves and their family, but provide surroundings to signify the dignity and authority of the Commonwealth’s Lord Protector.’
— May 24, 2020 03:50PM
Charlie Fenton
is on page 118 of 192
‘Despite, no doubt, having a respectable life as a wife and mother, Oliver was concerned about her being ‘cozerned by worldly vanities and worldly company’. This was probably because John Claypole was a cheerful, outgoing cavalier in temperament and Bettie was in the same mould, rather than being a prim Puritan like her sister Bridget.’
— May 22, 2020 02:58PM
Charlie Fenton
is on page 14 of 192
‘They made a reasonably well-matched couple. What is known from the future letters between them is that they were to become completely devoted to each other. It is unlikely that Oliver would have achieved what he did in life without the firm foundation of love and support provided by Elizabeth. Oliver’s mother deserved credit for her part in bringing about this successful union.’
— May 18, 2020 03:25PM
