House of Neville | |
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Arms of Neville: Gules, a saltire argent | |
Country | Kingdom of England, United Kingdom |
Founded | Before 1129 |
Founder | Uhtred |
Current head | Christopher Nevill, 6th Marquess of Abergavenny |
Titles |
The House of Neville or Nevill family (originally FitzMaldred) is a noble house of early medieval origin, which was a leading force in English politics in the Late Middle Ages. The family became one of the two major powers in northern England and played a central role in the Wars of the Roses along with their rival, the House of Percy.