<P> The Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England , Scotland and Ireland was the title of the head of state during the Commonwealth ( or , to monarchists , the Interregnum ) , following the first period when a Council of State held executive power . The title was held by Oliver Cromwell ( December 1653 -- September 1658 ) and subsequently his son and designated successor Richard Cromwell ( September 1658 -- May 1659 ) during what is now known as The Protectorate . </P>
<P> The Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England , Scotland and Ireland was the title of the head of state during the Commonwealth ( or , to monarchists , the Interregnum ) , following the first period when a Council of State held executive power . The title was held by Oliver Cromwell ( December 1653 -- September 1658 ) and subsequently his son and designated successor Richard Cromwell ( September 1658 -- May 1659 ) during what is now known as The Protectorate . </P>
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the second lord protector of england scotland and ireland crossword
Richard Cromwell
Richard Cromwell