Commonwealth of England

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noun

1. commonwealth.

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Commonwealth of England

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

The Protestants of Maryland, no doubt saw, in the political character of the Commonwealth of England, a fair prospect of the speedy subversion of Baltimore's power; nor were they disappointed in this hope.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles

It was the central force in the Commonwealth of England, and upheld the representative system of government, which led to the establishment of constitutional liberty.

From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)

A Parliament—the Little or Barebones Parliament—was summoned, and in the December of the same year Cromwell was installed Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various

The initials on the title-page, R. G. He appears to have taken refuge in Virginia during the Commonwealth of England; and it is evident that he had resided in the colony for a considerable time.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles