Keyword: The Tudor Period

The Tudor Period

From 1485 to 1603, England was ruled by the Tudor family. There were 6 Tudor rulers in total. The 2 most famous Tudors were King Henry VIII and his daughter, Queen Elizabeth I.

During the Tudor Period, explorers travelled to the New World and brought back new foods like tomatoes, pineapple, and chocolate.

During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, William Shakespeare wrote his plays.

Many famous people lived and worked during Tudor times including: Walter Raleigh, Francis Bacon, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Johnson, and Francis Drake.