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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.
Jul 13, 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).
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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.
Jun 27, 2018 · Shrewsbury, John Talbot, 1st earl of (c.1387–1453). 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.
A brief short history of Lord John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. Justin Grant-Duff. this is an attempt to put in a local context the widely varied life and activities of this later medieval noble: warrior, diplomat, noble-friend, ambassador, courtier, and soldier.
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Jun 2, 2023 · Learn about John Talbot, the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, a legendary English commander in the Hundred Years' War. Discover his achievements, nicknames, death, and how he was remembered as a symbol of chivalry and heroism.
JOHN TALBOT, 1ST EARL OF SHREWSBURY, a famous commander, was born at Blechmore, in Shropshire. He was the second son of Sir Richard Talbot of Goodrich castle, in Herefordshire; and on the death of his elder brother, Sir Gilbert, he became heir to that family.
