Monarchs
The House of Tudor produced six monarchs who ruled during this period.
- Henry VII (1485 to 1509)
- Henry VIII (1509 to 1547)
- Edward VI (1547 to 1553)
- Lady Jane Grey (1553) – Nominal queen for nine days in failed bid to prevent accession of Mary I. Not a member of the House of Tudor.
- Mary I (1553 to 1558)
- Elizabeth I (1558 to 1603)
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