Edward Nevill, 7th Baron Bergavenny facts for kids
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Edward Neville
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| Baron Bergavenny | |
| Born | 1526 |
| Died | 10 February 1588 |
| Noble family | House of Neville |
| Spouse(s) | Katharine Brome Grisold Hughes |
| Issue | Edward Nevill, 8th Baron Bergavenny Francis Nevill George Nevill Henry Nevill Margaret Nevill Grisel Nevill Mary Nevill |
| Father | Sir Edward Neville |
| Mother | Eleanor Windsor |
Edward Nevill (born around 1526 – died 10 February 1588) was an English nobleman. He was known as the 7th Baron Bergavenny, even though there was some debate about who should officially hold the title.
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Who Was Edward Nevill?
Edward Nevill was a member of the important Neville family, a famous noble family in England. His father was Sir Edward Nevill. Edward was considered a "peer," which means he was a lord with a special title and rank in society.
The Title of Baron Bergavenny
When his first cousin, Henry Nevill, 6th Baron Bergavenny, passed away, Edward was generally seen as the next Baron Bergavenny. A "Baron" is a noble title, and a "Barony" is the land or title that goes with it.
However, there was a rule about how titles were passed down. Some people believed the title should have gone to Henry's daughter, Mary, Lady Fane. But in practice, Edward Nevill was the one who used the title and was known as the Baron. This is why he is sometimes called the de facto (meaning "in fact" or "in reality") 7th Baron.
Edward Nevill's Family Life
Edward Nevill was married twice and had several children.
His First Marriage
He first married Katharine Brome. Together, they had many children:
- Edward Nevill, 8th Baron Bergavenny (born around 1550 – died 1622)
- Francis Nevill
- George Nevill
- Henry Nevill
- Margaret Nevill
- Grisel Nevill, who married Sir Henry Poole
- Mary Nevill
His Second Marriage
Later, Edward Nevill married Grisold Hughes.
