For all practical purposes. His leadership qualities at the end of the conflict were such that, although he was not the 'leader' at the start, when a figurehead was required to take the country into a post-monarchy age, he was the natural choice.
He took the title 'Lord Protector', but by the time of his subsequent death, he was king in all but name. As his successor was not of the same calibre, the country returned to a monarchy in 1660 with the restoration of Charles I's son, Charles II.
The Aborigines
The local VC.
Mujahideen
After the execution of King Charles I in 1649, Parliament was led by the group known as the Levellers and the Independents, with Oliver Cromwell emerging as a prominent leader. The Rump Parliament, consisting mainly of radical Puritans, took control, abolishing the monarchy and establishing the Commonwealth of England. Cromwell later became the Lord Protector, effectively ruling until his death in 1658.
Conservatives
A large number of people and groups have fought against drinking or selling alcohol.
The Aborigines
Sepoys
The Algerians.
idek
Saudits.
the Zulu and the Mau Mau.
The abolitionists were a group who fought against slavery.
The local VC.
rebels
The Axis Powers
Mujahideen