Historical Figures

Who were the two principal leaders during second civil war?

Oliver Cromwell

* Leader of the Parliamentarian forces

* Led the New Model Army to victory over the Royalist forces

* Served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death in 1658

King Charles II

* Son of King Charles I, who was executed by the Parliamentarians in 1649

* Fled to France after the execution of his father

* Returned to England in 1660 and was restored to the throne

* Reigned until his death in 1685