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Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector and ruler of the English Commonwealth after the defeat and beheading of King Charles I during the English Civil War, died on 3 September 1658 of natural causes. He was given a public funeral at Westminster Abbey equal to those of the monarchs who came before him.
Severed: The Strange Story of Oliver Cromwell’s Head. Wyatt Redd - October 31, 2017. On September 3, 1658, Oliver Cromwell drew his last breath, bringing an end to his reign as “Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland.”
Jul 26, 2019 · No, the strange saga of Oliver Cromwell’s head had only just begun. From Palace-Side Attraction to Museum Exhibit. From its perch on the south side of Westminster Hall, Cromwell’s head...
Oliver Cromwell’s head. In 1659 Richard Cromwell gave up power, and Charles II was restored as King of England – this was known as the restoration. Charles decreed that Cromwell be disinterred from Westminster Abbey, and that he be ‘executed’ – despite already being dead – for regicide.
Nov 9, 2009 · Oliver Cromwell was a political and military leader in 17th century England who served as Lord Protector, or head of state, of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland for a...
Nov 24, 2014 · According to Wilkinson family legend, Cromwell’s head came into their possession thanks to a powerful gust of wind that blew it off the roof of Westminster Hall during a violent storm in 1688....
Nov 2, 2021 · Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
