Cromwell Becomes Lord Protector: England's Republic
Oliver Cromwell assumes the title of Lord Protector, dissolving the Rump Parliament to establish a military-backed government that reshapes the political landscape of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This shift ends the brief experiment with republican rule under a single executive, setting a precedent for strongman leadership that eventually paves the way for the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660.
December 16, 1653
373 years ago
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