England: Council of State: 1659 |
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| President of the Council of State | |
| 13/23 Oct 1659 - 25 Oct/4 Nov 1659 | Bulstrode Whitelock [1] |
| History: | |
| Being legally invested with exercising executive authority on instructions from the Parliament, the Council of State remained a sole bearer of constitutional power when the Parliament was prevented from sitting at Westminster by the military (13/23 Oct 1659); temporarily restored public order by sending orders to the troops to return to their quarters (13/23 Oct 1659); due to the confrontation with the Council of Officers and amidst general anarchy, ceased to administer political affairs with degrading attendance at meetings; was dissolved and superseded by the Council of Safety, consisting of army officers and civilians nominated by the Council of Officers (25 Oct/4 Nov 1659). | |
| Sources and notes: | |
| [1] | Continues in office from Aug 1659. |
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