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Tudors

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  1. A family that ruled England from the late fifteenth century until the beginning of the seventeenth century. Queen Elizabeth I was a Tudor. After the death of Elizabeth, who had no heirs, the crown passed to the Stuarts of Scotland.


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Ahern said the shopping spree is causing deep concern among locals that the new builds won’t match the charm and quirks of Altadena, where century-old Craftsmans mingle with Colonial Revivals and English Tudors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025

The bar staff knows regulars by name and is primed for chitchat in a part of London best known for its role in maritime history and as the birthplace of notable Tudors, including Henry VIII.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

The double-headed white and red rose on the front of the pendant was a symbol used by the Tudors from 1486, whilst the pomegranate was the badge of Katherine of Aragon.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2023

There is contemporary evidence that foreigners who encountered the Tudors in their preening glory found it vulgar, impressive and perhaps a bit ridiculous.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 30, 2022

‘The Tudors, miss?’ one of the girls near us asks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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