Richard Cromwell, Lord Protector (Massachussets Bay Colony) : All Data

Richard Cromwell, the son of Oliver Cromwell, served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland for a brief period in 1658-1659. During his rule, the most significant war was the Anglo-Spanish War, which had begun in 1654 and continued until the Treaty of Paris in 1659. This conflict saw England and its allies fighting against Spain and its allies in various naval battles and military campaigns. However, Richard Cromwell's reign was marked by political instability and internal conflicts rather than major wars, leading to his eventual resignation in 1659.