The group that formally abolished the monarchy was the Rump parliament. After the monarchy was abolished, the Commonwealth of England was created. It was led by Oliver Cromwell, who later took the title, Lord Protector. This leader was a Puritan, meaning that he supported removing Catholic rituals from the Church of England.
The group that formally abolished the monarchy was the Rump parliament. After the monarchy was abolished, the English commonwealth was created. It was led by Oliver Cromwell, who later took the title, Lord Protector. This leader was a Puritan, meaning that he supported removing Catholic rituals from the Church of England.
