Edward Sexby

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Edward Sexby was a prominent Leveller-aligned soldier and political agitator in 17th-century England, known for his radical advocacy of popular sovereignty and opposition to Oliver Cromwell.

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instanceOf English political activist
Leveller
soldier
activeIn 17th-century English politics
advocatedFor extension of the franchise
rights of the common people
sovereignty of the people
allegiance Parliamentarian side
associatedWith Leveller movement NERFINISHED
New Model Army NERFINISHED
country Kingdom of England
criticized Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell NERFINISHED
ideology popular sovereignty
radical egalitarianism
republicanism
knownFor conspiracies against Cromwell
radical political pamphleteering
language English
militaryRank officer
movement Levellers NERFINISHED
notableFor opposition to Oliver Cromwell
radical advocacy of popular sovereignty
opposedConcept concentration of power in the Lord Protector
military dictatorship
opposedTo Oliver Cromwell NERFINISHED
participatedIn English Civil War NERFINISHED
positionHeld officer in the New Model Army
role Leveller organizer
political agitator
timePeriod 17th century

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