When Oliver Cromwell died in September of that year, his oldest son Richard inherited the title of Lord Protector ... By May of 1659, after only 264 days, Richard was out. Just a year later ...

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England ... They had nine children: James and Robert died young, Oliver died of fever in 1644, Richard (1626-1712) succeeded his father as ...

Oliver Cromwell died in 1658. He was replaced as Lord Protector by his son, Richard Cromwell. The army was concerned about Richard’s lack of military experience. They did not believe he could ...