Name |
Sir *John NEVILLE |
Birth |
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Death |
17 Oct 1388, At New Castle |
Burial |
In the south side of the nave of Durham Cathedral. |
Occupation |
KNIGHT OF THE GARTER, 3rd Baron Nevill of Raby |
Father |
*Ralph NEVILLE (?-1367) |
Mother |
*Alice DE AUDLEY |
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Notes for Sir *John NEVILLE |
142He was summoned to Parliament from 1368-1388. This nobleman was carried by his father to witness the Battle of Durham, being then scarcely five years old. He received the honour of Knighthood when in arms before the barriers of Paris. In 1370 (Edward III's reign) he was again in wars with France and then constituted Admiral of the King's Fleet from the mouth of the Thames northward. During the remainder of Ed. III's reign, he was constantly in active service either in Scotland or France. In 1379 (Rich.II's reign) he was constituted Lieutenant of Aquitaine in France and Seneschal of Bordeaux. His lordship married Maud, daughter of Henry, Lord Percy. He married second, Elizabeth, daugh. of Wm., Lord Latimer. He was succeeded by his son Ralph. (see below)
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