Oliver Cromwell died of natural causes on 3 September 1658 at age 59, possibly of infection related to kidney or bladder stones. He was buried with honors, and his son succeeded him as Lord Protector, ironically resembling a new monarchy! Change had again come to Britain, and Cromwellâs son was deposed within a year, and Charles II (son of the executed Charles I) became king in the restored monarchy. In January of 1661 Cromwellâs body was dug up, hung in chains and then beheaded, officially executing him for treason! His head was displayed on a spike in the manner of the day and his body disposed of in a pit. The âexecutionâ took place exactly 12 years after the execution of Charles I.
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