Oliver Cromwell Refusing the Crown of England

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English political leader and military commander, who was instrumental in the English Civil War (1642-1651) and became head of state as Lord Protector of the Realm from 1653 until his death in 1658. The monarchy was restored two years later. Here he is shown refusing to adopt the title of king

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1599 1600s 1658 Cromwell Parliamentarian Protector Protectorate Realm

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