Commonwealth of England
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For the next nine years, Oliver Cromwell ruled Britain as “lord protector,” replacing the monarchy with the Commonwealth of England until his death in 1658.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023
Sir, the Charge hath called you Tyrant, a Traitor, a Murderer, and a Public Enemy to the Commonwealth of England.
From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir
The Commonwealth of England now commenced, and continued till the restoration of Charles the Second, in 1660.
From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles
The reign of Charles the First, succeeded by the Commonwealth of England, forms a period unparalleled by any preceding one in the annals of mankind.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 by Disraeli, Isaac
The same is repeated in "The Commonwealth of England and Maner of Government thereof," by Sir Thomas Smith, London, 1589-1594, Chap.
From Shakespeare's Family by Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael)
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