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John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Waterford, 7th Baron Talbot, KG ( c. 1387 – 17 July 1453), known as "Old Talbot", was an English nobleman and a noted military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He was the most renowned in England and most feared in France of the English captains in the last stages of the conflict.
Apr 8, 2024 · John Talbot, 1st earl of Shrewsbury (born c. 1384—died July 17, 1453, Castillon, Fr.) was the chief English military commander against the French during the final phase of the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453). The son of Richard, 4th Baron Talbot, he served in campaigns in Wales between 1404 and 1413 and as lieutenant of Ireland (1414–19 ...
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Sep 10, 2022 · John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford KG (1384/1387 Blakemere, Shropshire – 17 July 1453 Castillon, France), known as "Old Talbot" was an important English military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as the only Lancastrian Constable of France.
1384/1387 - 17 July 1453. John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford was born at Bletchmore, in Shropshire. He was the second son of Sir Richard Talbot 4th Baron Talbot, of Goodrich castle, in Herefordshire and Ankaret le Strange, 7th Baroness Strange of Blackmere. He became his father's heir on the death of his elder brother ...
Jun 2, 2023 · He was a legendary figure. Unyielding on the battlefield, the French came to see him as England’s Achilles, a figure shrouded in legend and draped in victory. Meet John Talbot, the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, a man of indomitable spirit and fearsome reputation. Amidst the tumultuous upheaval of the Hundred Years’ War, Talbot emerged as a ...
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John Talbot, the first Earl, was succeeded by his son John, the second Earl, who had already succeeded as seventh Baron Furnivall on his mother's death in 1433. Lord Shrewsbury served as both Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Lord High Treasurer of England. He was killed at the Battle of Northampton in 1460 during the Wars of the Roses .
Overview. 1st earl of Shrewsbury, John Talbot. (c. 1387—1453) Quick Reference. ( c. 1387–1453). Talbot was the most feared in France of the English captains in the last stages of the Hundred Years War. Having fought briefly under Henry V, he returned to France in 1427, where he served until his death at Castillon in 1453.
