In the Oliver Cromwell Commonwealth and Protectorate administrations, Milton served as the British governments chief .....

THE POETRY OF JOHN MILTON

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In the Oliver Cromwell “Commonwealth” and “Protectorate” administrations, Milton served as the British government’s chief ____

A	Civil Engineer
B	Poet Laureate
C	Military Strategist
D	Intellectual Defender

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -He also wrote widely (mostly in Latin) against Charles I and in support of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell took over the Commonwealth in 1649, Milton became his Latin (private) secretary for the Council of State-Cromwell’s closest confidant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oliver Cromwell was a political and military leader in 17th century England who served as Lord Protector, or head of state, of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland for a five-year-period until his death in 1658.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oliver Cromwell was best known for being Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England Scotland and Ireland after the defeat of King Charles I in the Civil War. He was one of the main signatories on Charles I’s death warrant. After the execution of King Charles I, Cromwell led the Commonwealth of England.

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