Tudor/ˈtuːdər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Historical Focus Use 'Tudor' for discussing English history between 1485 and 1603 specifically. Tudor monarchs greatly influenced the Reformation. Pro Tip 2/3Not Contemporary 'Tudor' refers to a past era, so it's not used for current British royalty. The Tudor era was followed by the Stuart period. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance Tudor history is rich with drama and intrigue, often depicted in literature and film. Shakespeare lived during the Tudor period.