Roundhead

"Roundhead" was a nickname given to supporters of the Parliament during England's English Civil War (1642–1651). They opposed King Charles I and his royalist forces, advocating for parliamentary sovereignty and constitutional limits on monarchy. The term originated from the rounded hairstyles worn by many of these supporters, contrasting with the "Cavaliers," who favored pointed or longer hair. Historically, Roundheads played a key role in challenging royal authority, leading to the eventual temporary abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a parliamentary republic under Oliver Cromwell.