An English royal dynasty that ruled from 1485 to 1603, including monarchs Henry VII, Henry VIII, and Elizabeth I. Also refers to the distinctive architectural style characterized by timber framing and steep gabled roofs.
From Welsh 'Tudur,' the surname of Owen Tudor who married Catherine of Valois, widow of Henry V. The name became associated with one of England's most famous royal houses after Henry Tudor became Henry VII.
The Tudor period represents England's transformation from a medieval kingdom to a Renaissance power, marked by religious reformation, maritime exploration, and cultural flowering. Tudor architecture, with its distinctive black timber frames against white walls, remains one of the most recognizable building styles in England.
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