He attempted to mediate between the army and civil society , and allowed a Parliament to sit which contained a large number of disaffected Presbyterians and Royalists .
On his father 's death Richard became Lord Protector , but he lacked authority .
Richard attempted to mediate between the army and civil society , and allowed a Parliament to sit which contained a large number of disaffected Presbyterians and Royalists .
On his father 's death Richard became Lord Protector , but he lacked authority .