Oliver Cromwell (Dictator) (jul 25, 1653 – jul 25, 1658)
Description:
- Becomes a dictator- "Lord protector"
- Puritan Morality
- should be no joy
- should be no expressions (no music, etc.)
- Suppresses opposition: through money from taxes, strong New Model Army
- His son becomes Lord Protector upon Cromwell's death
- son was weak and unpopular
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 25, 1653
jul 25, 1658
~ 5 years