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{{Infobox Historical Period
| name = Tudor Period
| start_year = 1485
| end_year = 1603
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| preceded_by = [[House of Plantagenet]]
| followed_by = [[House of Stuart]]
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The '''Tudor period''' is the period between 1485 and 1603 in [[England]] and [[Wales]], during which the [[Tudor dynasty]] ruled. It was marked by the reigns of five monarchs: [[Henry VII of England|Henry VII]], [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]], [[Edward VI of England|Edward VI]], [[Mary I of England|Mary I]], and [[Elizabeth I of England|Elizabeth I]]. This era is noted for its significant social, economic, and cultural changes, the religious transformation initiated by Henry VIII, and the Elizabethan era's flourishing of the arts.

== Background ==
The Tudor dynasty began with Henry VII's victory over [[Richard III of England|Richard III]] at the [[Battle of Bosworth Field]] in 1485, which ended the [[Wars of the Roses]], a series of civil wars for control of the throne. The dynasty ended with the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, who died without an heir, leading to the succession of the [[House of Stuart]].

== Governance and Politics ==
The Tudor monarchs were known for their efforts to centralize power, which was achieved through a combination of legislative reforms and strong personal rule. The [[Star Chamber]], an English court, was utilized to enforce the authority of the monarchy and suppress opposition.

== Religion ==
One of the most significant events of the Tudor period was the [[English Reformation]], initiated by Henry VIII's break with the [[Roman Catholic Church]] and the establishment of the [[Church of England]]. This was primarily driven by his desire to annul his marriage to [[Catherine of Aragon]], but it also included theological disputes and a broader European movement towards Protestantism. The period saw religious turmoil, including the [[Marian persecutions]] under Mary I, who sought to restore Roman Catholicism.

== Economy ==
The Tudor period experienced considerable economic growth. This era saw the expansion of rural industry and the growth of cities. The [[wool trade]] was particularly important, and England's cloth industry expanded significantly, leading to increased trade with the European continent.

== Culture ==
The Tudor era is often regarded as a golden age of English culture, particularly during the reign of Elizabeth I. This period witnessed the flourishing of English literature with figures such as [[William Shakespeare]], [[Christopher Marlowe]], and [[Edmund Spenser]]. The era was also significant in the development of a distinct English Renaissance architectural style.

== Legacy ==
The Tudor period laid the groundwork for the modern British state. It was marked by significant changes in religion and government that would have lasting impacts on England's social and political landscape.

== See Also ==
* [[Elizabethan era]]
* [[Tudor architecture]]
* [[Tudor navy]]
* [[Tudor conquest of Ireland]]

[[Category:Historical periods]]
[[Category:Tudor England]]

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