# Commonwealth of England - Republican government

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/commonwealth-of-england
Reign: 1649 - 1653
Dynasty: Commonwealth
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_England

After Charles I's execution, the monarchy and House of Lords were abolished and England was declared a Commonwealth. Power lay formally with the Rump Parliament and Council of State, while the army and Oliver Cromwell became increasingly dominant.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles I](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-i)
- Succeeded by: [Oliver Cromwell](https://english-history.com/rulers/oliver-cromwell)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1649 - [Charles I is executed](https://english-history.com/timeline/1649-charles-i-is-executed)
- 1649 - [Commonwealth of England is declared](https://english-history.com/timeline/1649-commonwealth-of-england-is-declared)
- 1649 - [Cromwell invades Ireland](https://english-history.com/timeline/1649-cromwell-invades-ireland)
- 1650 - [Battle of Dunbar](https://english-history.com/timeline/1650-battle-of-dunbar)
- 1651 - [Battle of Worcester](https://english-history.com/timeline/1651-battle-of-worcester)
- 1653 - [Cromwell becomes Lord Protector](https://english-history.com/timeline/1653-cromwell-becomes-lord-protector)