English Interregnum

The English Interregnum was the period of republican rule after the English Civil War between the regicide of Charles I in 1649 and the restoration of Charles II in 1660.

Related Topics:
Interregnum - Republican - English Civil War - Regicide - Charles I - 1649 - Restoration - Charles II - 1660

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The period can be divided into four periods.

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• The first period of the Commonwealth of England from 1649 until 1653
• The Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell from 1653 to 1659
• The Protectorate under Richard Cromwell 1659
• The second period of the Commonwealth of England from 1659 until 1660