William Nevill, 16th Baron Bergavenny
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William Nevill, 16th Baron Bergavenny (bef. 1701 – 21 September 1744) was an English peer.
The son of Captain Edward Nevill, he succeeded to the Earldom upon the death of his cousin, Edward Nevill, 15th Baron Bergavenny who had died without issue.
He married (1) Katherine Tatton, on 20 May 1725, with whom he had the following children:
- George Nevill, 1st Earl of Abergavenny (1727–1785)
- Hon. Catherine Nevill (1729–1820)
- Hon. Edward Nevill (b.c.1729)
He married (2) Lady Rebecca Herbert, on 20 May 1732, daughter of Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke, with whom he had the following child:
- William Nevill (b.bef.1744)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Viscount Townshend |
Master of the Jewel Office 1739–1744 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Lincoln |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Edward Nevill |
Baron Bergavenny 1724–1744 |
Succeeded by George Nevill |
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