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Anne Neville
(1426 - 1492)
Countess of Warwick
Countess of Warwick
Anne Neville was an English noblewoman who held the title Countess of Warwick in the 15th century. Born into the powerful Neville family in 1426, she played a pivotal role in the dynastic struggles of the Wars of the Roses.
Born the daughter of Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury, Anne inherited the earldom of Warwick as his heir. She first married Henry de Beauchamp, 1st Duke of Warwick, strengthening her family’s influence at court. After Henry’s early death, she wed Richard Neville, the renowned 'Kingmaker', aligning her with Yorkist ambitions. Although she bore no surviving children, her marriages positioned her at the heart of English politics. Her life and alliances illustrate the intricate web of power, marriage, and loyalty that defined the Wars of the Roses. She died in 1492, leaving a legacy entwined with two of the century’s most formidable noble houses.
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Anne Neville, Countess of Warwick