Tudor

usgb/ˈtuːdər/
noun

A member of the British royal family that ruled from 1485 to 1603.

Henry VIII was one of the most famous Tudor kings.
Visual representation of "tudor" - A member of the British royal family that ruled from 1485 to 1603

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  • tudor period
  • tudor architecture
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Historical Focus

Use 'Tudor' for discussing English history between 1485 and 1603 specifically.

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Tudor monarchs greatly influenced the Reformation.
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Not Contemporary

'Tudor' refers to a past era, so it's not used for current British royalty.

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The Tudor era was followed by the Stuart period.
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Cultural Importance

Tudor history is rich with drama and intrigue, often depicted in literature and film.

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Shakespeare lived during the Tudor period.
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