Tudor Monarchs Contents

The Tudor dynasty ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Their story encompasses some of the most dramatic and unforgettable events in European history. And they remain the most famous and controversial of royal families.

Follow the links on this page to learn more about the Tudor monarchs. You can also visit Tudor England: Images to view portraits of the monarchs and their courtiers. Primary Sources includes contemporary chronicles and letters.

Henry VII
ruled 1485 to 1509
- The battle of Bosworth Field
- Ancestry and youth

Henry VIII
ruled 1509 to 1547
- Timeline
- The coronations of King Henry VIII & Katharine of Aragon, 1509
- Portraits

 

THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII
Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Katharine Parr
- Sir Thomas Wyatt’s Poetry About Anne Boleyn
- Anne Boleyn & Catherine Howard Connection

Edward VI
ruled 1547 to 1553

Jane I
ruled 1553

Mary I
ruled 1553 to 1558
- Marian Government Policies

Elizabeth I (Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5)
ruled 1558 to 1603