English Council of State
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The English Council of State, later also known as the Protector's Privy Council, was first appointed by the Rump Parliament on 14 February 1649 after the execution of King Charles I.
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Formed | 14 February 1649 (first time) 25 May 1659 (second time) |
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Dissolved | 30 April 1653 (first time) 28 May 1660 (second time) |
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Type | Advisory body |
Status | Executive government |
Headquarters | London, Commonwealth of England |
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Charles's execution on 30 January was delayed for several hours so that the House of Commons could pass an emergency bill to declare the representatives of the people, the House of Commons, as the source of all just power and to make it an offence to proclaim a new King. This in effect abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords.