Richard Neville facts for kids

Richard Neville is a name shared by several important people throughout history. Many of them were English nobles, soldiers, or politicians who played a part in shaping their times.

Famous People Named Richard Neville

Richard Neville, the Kingmaker

Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick (1428–1471) was a very powerful English noble. He was so influential that people called him "Warwick the Kingmaker." He lived during a time of great conflict in England known as the Wars of the Roses. This was a series of wars fought between two branches of the royal family, the House of Lancaster and the House of York. Richard Neville was known for switching his support between the two sides, which often decided who would be king.

Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury

Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury (1400–1460) was another important leader during the Wars of the Roses. He was a strong supporter of the Yorkist side. He was also the father of Richard Neville, the "Kingmaker."

Other Notable Richard Nevilles

• Richard Neville, 2nd Baron Latimer (died 1530) was an English soldier and a peer, which means he was a member of the nobility.
• Richard Neville (soldier) (1615–1676) was a military commander. He was known for his role at the Battle of Newbury, an important event in English history.
• Richard Neville (the younger) (1655–1717) served as a Member of Parliament for Berkshire. This meant he was elected to represent the people of that area in the English government.
• Richard Neville Aldworth Neville (1717–1793) was an English paladin and knight. A paladin was a brave and noble champion.
• Richard Griffin, 2nd Baron Braybrooke (1750–1825), also known as Richard Aldworth Neville, was a British peer.
• Richard Griffin, 3rd Baron Braybrooke (1783–1858), also known as Richard Neville, was another Baron Braybrooke.
• Richard Neville, 4th Baron Braybrooke (1820–1861) was a British archaeologist. Archaeologists study human history by digging up and examining old objects and sites.
• Richard Neville, 8th Baron Braybrooke (1918–1943) was also a Baron Braybrooke.
• Richard Neville (writer) (1941–2016) was an Australian writer, editor, and journalist. He was known for being the editor of Oz magazine in the 1960s.
• Ritchie Neville (born 1979) is a British singer who was part of a boy band.

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In Spanish: Ricardo Neville para niños