Historedia
Person

Richard Cromwell

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1658–1660

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Richard Cromwell, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Death of Oliver Cromwell and Succession of Richard Cromwell

    1658

    Role: Successor Lord Protector

    1. 3 September 1658 · WhitehallDeath of Oliver Cromwell

      Oliver Cromwell died at Whitehall on 3 September 1658 after suffering from malarial fever.

  2. Dissolution of Parliament by Richard Cromwell

    1659

    Role: Lord Protector

    1. 18 April 1659 · Seat of ParliamentParliamentary Resolutions Against Army

      Parliament passed resolutions restricting army officer meetings and requiring oaths against subverting the legislature, escalating tensions with the military leadership.

  3. Accession of Charles II and the Declaration of Breda

    1660

    Role: Lord Protector who resigned in 1659

    1. 4 April 1660 · BredaIssuance of the Declaration of Breda

      Charles II issued a proclamation promising pardon, toleration, and army pay to secure support for his return.

    2. 25 May 1660 · DoverCharles II Lands at Dover

      Charles II arrived in England at Dover, marking the physical beginning of his return to the throne.

    3. 29 May 1660 · LondonArrival in London

      Charles II entered London on his thirtieth birthday, receiving public acclaim and formally resuming the monarchy.

Sources

  1. Richard Cromwell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  2. Charles II of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13