Oliver Cromwell14 February 1651
The Council of State is established by Act of Parliament as a ruling body
England · Government / Government of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Council of State is established by Act of Parliament as a ruling body
The Council of States 14 members are elected, including Cromwell
The Council of State is dissolved, the army is left in power
Appointed Member of Council of State
Appointed Member of Council of State
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