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Edward Neville
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.

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:

His Second Marriage

Later, Edward Nevill married Grisold Hughes.

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