Lord-protector Definition

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Title of the regent for the king(dom) of England and/or king(dom) of Scotland.

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Title of the head of state of the Commonwealth.

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(rare) English rendering of vidame.

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English rendering of temporary regent, acting for the absent monarchic head of state.
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Origin of Lord-protector

Lord-protector Sentence Examples

  • He was mistaken, however, in his schemes, for Cosimo displayed the genius of his family for politics, and coldly dismissed his would-be lord-protector.

  • In 1653 he returned to London, and having denounced Cromwell for accepting the office of Lord Protector he was imprisoned.

  • Following the regicide in 1649, sole authority now rested with Cromwell, ' Lord Protector '.

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