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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.
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).
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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.
- Shrewsbury
- circa 1392
Learn about the life and achievements of John Talbot, a prominent English soldier and nobleman in the Hundred Years War. He fought against the French, the Welsh and the Lancastrians, and was captured by Joan of Arc at Orléans.
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.
John, ‘Old Talbot’, the first earl of Shrewsbury, was among the most successful military leaders during the first half of the 15 th century. He was Shropshire born with Norman, Welsh and Irish ancestry. His father died whilst he was a child.
Jun 27, 2018 · Talbot was the most renowned in England and 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.
