# Restored Commonwealth - Republican government

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/restored-commonwealth
Reign: 1659 - 1660
Dynasty: Commonwealth
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_England

After Richard Cromwell's fall, the Rump Parliament returned but could not establish stable control over the army or government. General George Monck's intervention led to elections, a Convention Parliament and the restoration of Charles II in 1660.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Richard Cromwell](https://english-history.com/rulers/richard-cromwell)
- Succeeded by: [Charles II](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1660 - [Restoration of Charles II](https://english-history.com/timeline/1660-restoration-of-charles-ii)