England Lord of Warwick
The Lordship of Warwick
Warwick's lordship history is among the most dramatic in England, centred on Warwick Castle and the powerful Earls of Warwick. The castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1068 and became the seat of one of the most powerful earldoms in England.
The most famous holder of the title was Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, known as 'The Kingmaker' for his role in the Wars of the Roses. Neville's power was so great that he could make and unmake kings, first supporting the Yorkist Edward IV and then switching allegiance to restore the Lancastrian Henry VI. He was killed at the Battle of Barnet in 1471.
The Beauchamp family held the earldom before the Nevilles and were equally distinguished. Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl, was one of the most celebrated knights of the 15th century and served as tutor to the young Henry VI. His tomb in the Beauchamp Chapel at Warwick is one of the finest medieval monuments in England.
Warwick and the Peerage
The Earldom of Warwick has been created eight times, more than almost any other English earldom. The current holder is the 9th Earl of the Greville creation (1759). The earldom has been held by some of the most powerful families in English history, including the Beauchamps, Nevilles, and Dudleys.
View the full Peerage Hierarchy ChartNotable Lords of Warwick
Richard Neville, the Kingmaker, controlled so much of England that at the height of his power he was richer than the King himself, with estates producing an annual income equivalent to millions of pounds today.
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