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Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell
By the "protector" - Oliver Cromwell - he was a dictator.
It was Oliver Cromwell and before Oliver Cromwell it was Charles I.
After Oliver Cromwell's death, the power of the government was passed to his son, Richard Cromwell. However, after two year's of Richard's death, the people demanded the monarchy back and Charles II was reinstated as King of England.
Cromwell led the Parliamentary Army against Charles in the English Civil War. He was then instrumental in the prosecution of Charles which led to the execution of the King. Cromwell then served as Head of State and Government.
Oliver Cromwell led the Parliamentarians.
There have been eight Kings of England named Henry, none of whom were beheaded. The English Civil War ended in 1649 with the execution of King Charles I, who was replaced by the "Puritan" Oliver Cromwell, who ruled the country as "Lord Protector" until his death in 1658.
There is no historical evidence to suggest that Charles II wanted Oliver Cromwell's body to be dug up. In fact, it was actually Charles II who ordered for Cromwell's body to be exhumed and posthumously executed as an act of revenge against Cromwell for his role in the execution of Charles I, his father.
Oliver Cromwell led the Parliamentarians.
That would be King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell.
Parliamentarians and the Royalist