the puritan leader that abolished the monarchy and ruled as a military dictator was Oliver Cromwell.
Oliver Cromwell was the puritan leader who abolished the monarchy and subsequently ruled as a dictator, however, not everyone thought of him as a dictator. He was in power from 1653 to 1658.
Oliver Cromwell. His official title was Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Oliver Cromwell took control of England's government and placed himself as Lord Protector of England after the monarchy was abolished. However, citizens were frustrated by continuing instability in England. Many citizens also disliked Cromwell's Puritan ideas. Even though Cromwell had the support of the military, his son could not gain the people's favor after Cromwell died. England restored the monarchy and offered the throne to Charles II.
An English military and political leader best known in England for his overthrow of the monarchy and temporarily turning England into a republican Commonwealth and for his rule as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. In Ireland his record is harshly criticized. After Elizabeth I died, Cromwell took over as a puritan dictator ruling with parliament.
The creation of a military dictatorship
Oliver Cromwell was a Puritan, and his army was called the New Model Army. Opinions are divided as to whether he was a hero or a genocidal dictator. The Irish in particular hated him as he brutally subjugated the Irish people and forbid them to practice their Catholic religion. Some believe that he was a hero for ending the institution of absolute monarchy and promoted tolerance in religion (apparently excepting Catholics). He felt that God was guiding his military and political actions. Cromwell's government was only successful as long as he lived. After he died, the monarchy was restored and his body was exhumed, beheaded and hanged.
Oliver Cromwell and his Parliament did abolish Christmas in 1647. Christians of the time believed the acts of decorating and feasting to be pagan in nature. After the celebration of Christmas was abolished, the ban on Christmas did not lift until 1660 when Oliver Cromwell was no longer in power.
A drummer in Puritan times was a musician who played drums to communicate messages, signals, and orders in military or civic settings. They were essential for conveying information efficiently in the absence of modern communication methods.
Christmas was outlawed by Puritan Leader Oliver Cromwell. Since every day was considered holy, he considered it sinful to celebrate one day above others.
The Puritan government of Massachusetts was not a democracy or a theocracy. Massachusetts had views of both. The religious laws were prevalent over most laws in the state. However, they didn't have one ruler. The only people who could vote were the freemen's. The Puritan government of Connecticut was controlled by King Charles II of England. He gave the governor the executive power. Puritan was the only religion allowed. It was part of an extended monarchy as well.
puritan "covenant"
A Puritan who stayed in the Church of England.
Puritan Records ended in 1927.