Because, he was an important man, who had loads of dosh, who had lost of kids andmany wives :) xx
Cromwell created a 'commonweath' - that is the principle that the state exists for the masses and not for the king (the masses meant the merchant classes, the peasants were simply ignored). The Commonwealth principle has existed in England (and the successor states) since.
At a military or state funeral, it is a salute -- a mark of respect.
In Britain, leading members of the royal family get a 'royal ceremonial funeral', though only sovereigns and their consorts get a state funeral in the strict sense. (In 1997 Princess Diana was given something very close to a state funeral). A handful of former politicians are also given state funerals, though it is extremely rare. The most recent was that of Winston Churchill in 1965.
None as he requested.
The definitive reason here is 'state funeral'. That means every windbag from every corner of the world wants to be there. Each will probably have an opportunity to be seen and heard around the world. By the time that 'state funeral' is over, it will not be about Mandela. It should be!
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.
Roy Edward Sherwood has written: 'Civil strife in the Midlands, 1642-1651' -- subject(s): Great Britain Civil War, 1642-1649, History 'Oliver Cromwell' -- subject(s): Biography, Generals, Heads of state, History 'The court of Oliver Cromwell' -- subject(s): History, Court and courtiers, Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658
King Charles I was deposed and beheaded. Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector and head of State.
Cromwell created a 'commonweath' - that is the principle that the state exists for the masses and not for the king (the masses meant the merchant classes, the peasants were simply ignored). The Commonwealth principle has existed in England (and the successor states) since.
He was different in that he wasn't a monarch! He was the self-styled "Lord Protector" of England, and as such became the only English head of state to ever lead Parliament.
Following The English Civil Wars of 1642 - 1651, England (and Scotland and Ireland separately) were ruled by Oliver Cromwell, his son Richard Cromwell and a pseudo parliamentary body known as The Council of State. The King, Charles I, had been executed for treason in 1649. Following a political crisis after the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658, Charles I's son was invited to return as King and he became King Charles II in 1660. This was known as The Restoration of the Monarchy.
After King Charles I, England became a republic under the rule of Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector. This period of time is known as the Interregnum or the Commonwealth. It lasted from 1649 to 1660. Following Cromwell's death in 1658, his son Richard was briefly appointed as Lord Protector before the monarchy was restored and Charles II became king in 1660.
After the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I in 1649, the UK became the 'Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland'. The head of state had the title of 'Lord Protector of the Commonwealth'. The first Lord Protector was Oliver Cromwell who ruled from Dec-1653 until his death in Sep-1658. He was succeeded by his son, Richard Cromwell, until his resignation in May 1659. Richard was the last Lord Protector with his rule been followed by chaos until the Commonwealth was formally dissolved with the restoration of the monarchy, in May 1660.
State Funeral held January 22, 2008
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park was created in 1980.
Usually the body lies in state in the Capitol building. The funeral service is often in the National Cathedral.
The last 'state' funeral - was HRH Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales- in 1997.