The House of Nevill was a prominent noble family in England during the late Middle Ages. They played a significant role in the political landscape, particularly during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars for control of the English throne. The family produced several influential figures, including Richard Neville, known as the "Kingmaker," who was instrumental in the rise and fall of various monarchs. The Nevill family held extensive lands and titles, including the Earldom of Westmorland. Their influence extended through strategic marriages and alliances, which helped them maintain power and status. The family's fortunes fluctuated with the changing tides of political alliances, ultimately leading to their decline in prominence by the end of the 15th century.