Oliver Cromwell, by Robert Walker

Milton worked for "Protector" Cromwell and the Commonwealth Government as Latin Secretary (responsible for government communications) for some years, replaced by Andrew Marvell because of Milton's increasing blindness.

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c. 1649

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