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Richard Cromwell, English academic and politician, Lord Protector of Great Britain (died 1712)

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Richard Cromwell

English statesman (1626–1712)

Richard Cromwell was an English statesman who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1658 to 1659. He was the son of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell.
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Lord Protector

Title in British constitutional law

Lord Protector is a title that has been used in British constitutional law for the head of state. It was also a particular title for the British heads of state in respect to the established church. It was sometimes used to refer to holders of other temporary posts; for example,…
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