House of Neville

House of Neville

Arms of Neville: Gules, a saltire argent
CountryKingdom of England, United Kingdom
FoundedBefore 1129
FounderUhtred
Current headChristopher Nevill, 6th Marquess of Abergavenny
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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.