Roundheads

Roundheads were supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War (1642-1651), opposing King Charles I and his royalist supporters, known as Cavaliers. The term "Roundhead" originally referred to their short-cropped hairstyles, contrasting with the longer locks of the Cavaliers. They were primarily Puritans and sought greater parliamentary power and religious reform. Led by figures like Oliver Cromwell, the Roundheads ultimately achieved a significant victory, leading to the temporary abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Commonwealth. Their struggle was pivotal in shaping modern British governance and the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament.