# Oliver Cromwell - Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/oliver-cromwell
Reign: 1653 - 1658
Born-Died: 1599 - 1658
Dynasty: Protectorate
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector under the written constitution known as the Instrument of Government. His regime combined civilian institutions with strong military power and extended a single Protectorate administration across England, Scotland and Ireland.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Commonwealth of England](https://english-history.com/rulers/commonwealth-of-england)
- Succeeded by: [Richard Cromwell](https://english-history.com/rulers/richard-cromwell)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1653 - [Cromwell becomes Lord Protector](https://english-history.com/timeline/1653-cromwell-becomes-lord-protector)
- 1655 - [Western Design captures Jamaica](https://english-history.com/timeline/1655-western-design-captures-jamaica)
- 1658 - [Oliver Cromwell dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1658-oliver-cromwell-dies)