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

Spanning 11 series and multiple spin-offs, the BBC show followed the books' unconventional and engaging approach to history, with titles such as Groovy Greeks, Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

The “Justice League” and “The Tudors” alum alluded to the life update Monday in New York at the red-carpet premiere for his latest film, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.”

From Los Angeles Times

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