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

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

I shall do all that possibly may lie in my power to testify my respects and service to his Highness and Commonwealth of England, and to your Excellence their honourable Ambassador.

From A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. by Morton, Charles

In April, 1653, Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Long Parliament, and in December, in the same year, assumed the office of Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

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