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  1. Dec 2, 2020 · Despite his best efforts to see his vision realised, Cromwell passed away on 3rd September 1658, leaving an inheritance of a crumbling and unstable British Republic. Richard was immediately informed of his father’s wishes for him to succeed him as Lord Protector.

  2. Actor: The Wrong Road. With smooth, boyish good looks, Richard Cromwell had the makings of a Hollywood star while talking movies were in their infancy. Falling far short of that goal, some of which was his own doing, he is hardly remembered today.

  3. Richard Cromwell (4 October 1626 – 12 July 1712) was an English statesman, the second and final Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and the son of the first Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell.

  4. Quick Reference. (1626–1712). Lord protector (1658–9). Son of Oliver Cromwell, he held no important position until 1657. Under the Heads of the Proposals, Oliver could nominate his successor. Despite inexperience, Richard initially provided stability, settling army discontent and calling a parliament elected on the traditional constituencies.

  5. www.encyclopedia.com › british-and-irish-history-biographies › richard-cromwellRichard Cromwell | Encyclopedia.com

    May 23, 2018 · Cromwell, Richard (1626–1712) Lord Protector of England (1658–59). Son of Oliver Cromwell , Richard lacked his father's qualities of leadership. Ousted from power after eight months, he spent 20 years in exile before returning to England in 1680.

  6. www.historytoday.com › archive › british_english_monarchsRichard Cromwell | History Today

    Richard Cromwell (r. 1658-1659) Son of Oliver Cromwell and second ruling Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland, serving for just under nine months.

  7. The end of the Protectorate. Political chaos followed the death of Oliver Cromwell in September 1658. His successor as Lord Protector, his son Richard, was not able to manage the Parliament he summoned in January 1659 or the Army leaders on whose support he relied.

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