Beards in Tudor England weren’t just about fashion—they were symbols of masculinity, power, and even political loyalty! From Henry VIII’s beard rivalry with Francis I to Elizabeth I’s courtiers dyeing their beards red in her honor, facial hair was serious business.

 

Did you know that some Tudor men believed beards were proof of virility? Or that pulling another man’s beard was an insult worthy of a duel? And while it’s often claimed Henry VIII introduced a beard tax, the truth is more complicated!

 

Join me as we explore the wild, whiskered world of Tudor beards! Discover the 15 beard styles that dominated the era, the dangerous dyes courtiers used to match Elizabeth I’s hair, and how beards even played a role in religious identity during the Reformation.

 

Would you have rocked a Tudor beard? Let me know in the comments!

 

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