Interregnum
Widdrington presented the Humble Petition and Advice offering Cromwell a revised constitution.
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Widdrington presented the Humble Petition and Advice offering Cromwell a revised constitution.
Cromwell formally refused the crown offered under the Humble Petition and Advice.
Cromwell underwent a second inauguration with ceremonial features resembling monarchy.
Oliver Cromwell died, destabilising the Protectorate settlement.
Richard Cromwell succeeded his father without possessing comparable military authority.
Richard opened the Third Protectorate Parliament amid conflict with army officers.
Richard resigned after army pressure ended the Protectorate.
Lambert expelled the restored Rump Parliament and supported a military Committee of Safety.
Monck began marching south to restore parliamentary government.
Monck entered London with his army and became decisive in resolving the political crisis.
Monck secured the readmission of members excluded during Pride's Purge.
Lenthall presided as the restored Long Parliament dissolved itself and called elections.
Charles issued the Declaration of Breda promising a parliamentary settlement and qualified clemency.
The Convention proclaimed Charles II king, preparing the formal Restoration.
Charles entered London on his thirtieth birthday, marking the public restoration of monarchy.
James attempted to flee but was detained at Faversham and returned to London.
James left England after William permitted his departure, creating an effective vacancy.
The Commons resolved that James had abdicated and that the throne was vacant.
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