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John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville
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Arms of Sir John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville de Raby, KG.
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| Born | c.1337 |
| Died | 17 October 1388 Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Noble family | Neville |
| Spouse(s) | Maud Percy Elizabeth Latimer |
| Issue | Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland Alice Neville Maud Neville Idoine Neville Eleanor Neville Elizabeth Neville John Neville, 6th Baron Latimer Elizabeth Neville |
| Father | Ralph Neville, 2nd Baron Neville |
| Mother | Alice Audley |
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John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville (born around 1337 – died 17 October 1388) was an important English noble. He was also a skilled soldier and a leader in the navy. He was given a special honour called the Knight of the Garter. This was a very important award for knights in England.
His second wife was Elizabeth Latimer. She was also a noble in her own right, known as the 5th Baroness Latimer.
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Early Life and Family Background
John Neville was born between 1337 and 1340. His birthplace was Raby Castle in County Durham, England. This castle was the main home of his family.
He was the oldest son of Ralph Neville, 2nd Baron Neville de Raby. His mother was Alice Audley. She was the daughter of a powerful noble named Hugh de Audley. John had five brothers and four sisters. One of his brothers, Alexander Neville, later became the Archbishop of York, a very important church leader.
A Life of Service and Battles
John Neville had a very active public life, just like his father. He started fighting at a young age.
Fighting for England
In 1346, when he was still young, he fought against the Scots. This was at the Battle of Neville's Cross. He served as a captain under his father's command. Around 1360, he was made a knight. This happened after a small fight near Paris while he was serving under Sir Walter Manny.
He also fought in Aquitaine, a region in France, in 1366. He returned to fight there again in 1373 and 1374.
Taking on New Responsibilities
When his father passed away in 1367, John Neville became the 3rd Baron Neville. This meant he inherited his father's title and lands. He officially took control of his lands in England and Scotland in October of that year.
From 1367 onwards, he was given many important jobs. In 1368, he served as an ambassador to France. This meant he represented England in talks with the French. In 1369, he was made a Knight of the Garter.
In 1370, John Neville was put in charge of the northern part of the English navy. He was called the Admiral of the North. Later that year, he helped negotiate with people from Genoa, an important city in Italy.
He became the Steward of the King's Household in 1372. This was a very important role in the king's court. In July 1372, he joined an army expedition to Brittany, another region in France. For several years after that, he worked in Scotland and the areas near the Scottish border. These areas were called the Scottish Marches.
Fortifying Raby Castle and Serving Abroad
In 1378, he received permission to make Raby Castle stronger. This meant he could add defenses to protect it. In June of the same year, he went to Gascony, a region in France. There, he was put in charge of Fronsac Castle. He also became the Lieutenant of Gascony, a high-ranking military leader.
He spent several years in Gascony. He was part of the forces that helped end the siege of Mortaigne in 1381. When he returned to England, he was again appointed Lord Warden of the Marches. This job meant he was responsible for defending the border with Scotland.
Diplomacy and Royal Service
In 1383 and 1387, he helped negotiate peace with Scotland. In 1385, he was chosen to go with King Richard II on a trip to Scotland.
John Neville passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne on 17 October 1388. In his will, he asked to be buried in Durham Cathedral next to his first wife, Maud. His oldest son, Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland, inherited his title and lands.
Family Life and Children
John Neville was married two times.
First Marriage to Maud Percy
His first marriage was to Maud Percy before 1362. Maud was the daughter of Henry de Percy, 2nd Baron Percy. She passed away before February 1379.
Together, John and Maud had two sons and five daughters:
- Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland (born around 1364 – died 1425). He was their oldest son and inherited his father's title.
- Thomas Neville, who became the 5th Baron Furnivall.
- Alice Neville.
- Maud Nevile.
- Idoine Neville.
- Eleanor Neville.
- Elizabeth Neville, who became a nun.
Second Marriage to Elizabeth Latimer
His second marriage was to Elizabeth Latimer. They married before October 1381. Elizabeth was the daughter and heir of William Latimer, 4th Baron Latimer. She outlived John and became the 5th Baroness Latimer in her own right.
Elizabeth later married Robert Willoughby, 4th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. She had a daughter with him named Margaret Willoughby.
John and Elizabeth had one son and one daughter:
- John Neville, 6th Baron Latimer (born around 1382 – died 1430).
- Elizabeth Neville.
See also
- Baron Percy
