Lord Protector (pl. Lords Protector) is a title that has been used in British constitutional law for heads of state. It is also a particular title for the British heads of state in respect to the established church. It is sometimes used to render in English other posts of temporary regent, acting for the absent monarchic head of state.
Read more about Lord Protector: Feudal Royal Regent, Cromwellian Commonwealth, Post-Cromwell, Protector of The Church, Rendering Other Temporarily Acting Monarchic Head of State
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