English Council of State

Council of State
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Agency overview
Formed	14 February 1649 (first time); 25 May 1659 (second time)
Preceding agencies	Charles I (as King); Richard Cromwell (as Lord Protector);
Dissolved	30 April 1653 (first time); 28 May 1660 (second time)
Superseding agencies	Oliver Cromwell (as Lord Protector); Charles II (as King);
Type	Advisory body
Status	Executive government
Headquarters	London, Commonwealth of England
Agency executive	Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey (last), Lord President;

The English Council of State was first appointed by the Rump Parliament on 14 February 1649. This was after the execution of King Charles I. The Council of State is also known as the Protector's Privy Council.

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Agency overview
Flag of the Commonwealth
Formed	14 February 1649 (first time) 25 May 1659 (second time)
Preceding agencies	Charles I (as King) Richard Cromwell (as Lord Protector)
Dissolved	30 April 1653 (first time) 28 May 1660 (second time)
Superseding agencies	Oliver Cromwell (as Lord Protector) Charles II (as King)
Type	Advisory body
Status	Executive government
Headquarters	London, Commonwealth of England
Agency executive	Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey (last), Lord President