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Oliver Cromwell played a major role in removing Charles I from power, but soon after became a de facto monarch himself. Instead of taking the title of "King," he was called "Lord Protector," but to what extent did he maintain the formalities of kingship?

by /u/ottolouis in /r/AskHistorians

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