Tudor period Tudor period The Tudor period is the period between 1485 and 1603 in England and Wales and includes the Elizabethan period during the reign of Elizabeth I until 1603. The Tudor period coincides with the dynasty of the House of Tudor in England whose first monarch was Henry VII (14571509). In terms of the entire span, the historian John Guy (1988) argues that "England was economically healthier, more expansive, and more optimistic under the Tudors" than at any time in a thousand years. Following the Black Death and the agricultural depression of the late 15th century, the population began to
Courtship and marriage in Tudor England order for the courts and civil lawyers to recognize a couple as legally married. A witness had to be present during the oral commitment, and in the case of ‘future consent’, must be able provide a testimony that sexual intercourse had taken place. Courtship and marriage in Tudor England Courtship and marriage in Tudor England (1485–1603) marked the legal rite of passage for individuals as it was considered the transition from youth to adulthood. The financial and political facets marriage pertained were the key considerations in choosing a spouse for higher classes. It was a customary practice for noble families