Investiture
Invested as Lord Protector in Westminster Hall, where Charles I was tried 8 yrs prior
Role range: 1654-1658
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Oliver Cromwell Biography and Timeline — Page 8
Follow Oliver Cromwell through 307 dated historical records for England.
Oliver Cromwell, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1657–1901Years on this page
1657
Lord Protector
Cromwell is ceremonially re-installed as Lord Protector (with greater powers than had previously been granted him under this title) at Westminster Hall, sitting upon King Edward's Chair which was specially moved from Westminster Abbey
Role range: 1654-1658
Interregnum
Cromwell underwent a second inauguration with ceremonial features resembling monarchy.
Role range: 1649-1660 – 1653-1658
Alliance Agreement with France
Signs a Treaty of alliance with France
Role range: 1654-1658
Alliance Oliver Cromwell and France
Signs a Treaty of alliance with France
Role range: 1654-1658
Anglo-French Flanders Alliance Implemented
Cromwell commits English troops and naval support to joint operations against Spain in Flanders.
Role range: 1654-1658
Capture of Dunkirk
It is agreed France will capture Gravelines & England will capture Dunkirk & Mardyck
Role range: 1654-1658
Capture of Gravelines
It is agreed France will capture Gravelines & England will capture Dunkirk & Mardyck
Role range: 1654-1658
Capture of Mardyck
It is agreed France will capture Gravelines & England will capture Dunkirk & Mardyck
Role range: 1654-1658
England will provide a fleet & 6,000 men & France 20,000 men
England will provide a fleet & 6,000 men & France 20,000 men against Spain in Flanders
Role range: 1654-1658
1658
Constitution of England
The Upper House will consist of 70 members nominated by Cromwell
Role range: 1654-1658
Reform of Parliament
The Upper House will have 70 members nominated by Cromwell to balance the Commons
Role range: 1654-1658
Constitution of England
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Role range: 1654-1658
Legislation
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Role range: 1654-1658
Battle of Dunes
Victory for the French & English over the Spanish
Role range: 1653-1658 – 1654-1658
Capture of Dunkirk
England captures Dunkirk from Spain. Dunkirk is surrendered
Rule of Dunkirk
Dunkirk remains in English hands until Charles II sells it to Louis XIV in 1662
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Death of Oliver Cromwell, during a bout of malarial fever
Role range: 1654-1658
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Death of Oliver Cromwell
Interregnum
Oliver Cromwell died, destabilising the Protectorate settlement.
Role range: 1649-1660 – 1653-1658
Burial
Lying-in-State with an effigy, imitating the tradition of Kings. Lying-in-State from 18 October to 10 November at Somerset House
Role range: 1654-1658
Sends 6,000 Ironsides to join up with Turennes army of 20,000
Sends 6,000 Ironsides to join up with Turennes army of 20,000
Role range: 1654-1658
1660
Posthumous Attainder
Cromwell is attainted after death for his central role in the Commonwealth and regicide settlement.
Role range: 1599-1658
1661
Posthumous Execution
Cromwell's body is posthumously hanged at Tyburn as part of the Restoration punishment of regicide leaders.
Role range: 1599-1658
1875
Statue
A statue in honour of Cromwell is unveiled
1899
Statue
A statue in honour of Cromwell is unveiled opposite the Houses of Parliament
1901
Statue
A statues in honour of Oliver Cromwell is unveiled at St Ives
Records, sources and methodology
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