Tudors

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

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 Georgian era buildings and square were built on the site of a palace dating back to the Tudors.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2024

But the novel becomes more intriguing once you know its rural Virginian petty dynasts correspond to the Tudors at the height of British rule.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023

And that is power that requires vigilance and resistance, two skills sharpened by close study of exhibitions such as the Tudors.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2022

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

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler