Warwick’s continued desire for power led to a change of allegiance in the late 1460s. The alliance he formed with the Duke of York to combat Somerset was a critical factor in taking factionalism into war.
Securing inheritances that came from his marriage brought him into direct conflict with the Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset. Neville, though from a wealthy background, gained much of his land and his titles through marriage. It was this that led to him being known as Warwick the Kingmaker.
The most powerful magnate in the land, his support and actions led to the deposition of two monarchs. Richard Neville, known as Warwick the Kingmaker, played a significant role in shaping the course of the Wars of the Roses.
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