Thereafter , a written constitution created the position of Lord Protector for Cromwell and from 1653 until his death in 1658 , he ruled with all the powers of a monarch .
Richard took on the role of heir .
Thereafter , a written constitution created the position of Lord Protector for Cromwell and from 1653 until his death in 1658 , he ruled with all the powers of a monarch , while Richard took on the role of heir .