# Oliver Cromwell Leader of the parliamentary side in the English Civil War who, after the execution of Charles I, ruled as Lord Protector 1653–1658 — a republican military dictatorship and a recurring case in debates over revolution, regicide, and godly rule. > [!info] Stub — created 2026-06-21 as a link target for [[Dictators in World History Hub]]. Expand with biography, path to power, and right-wing reception.