John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury
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John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, 16th Earl of Waterford (18 March 1791 – 9 November 1852) was a British peer and aristocrat. Sometimes known as "Good Earl John", he has been described as "the most prominent British Catholic of his day",[1] although he was the last Earl of Shrewsbury to follow the Catholic faith.[2] John was also Lord High Steward of Ireland, an office the Earls of Shrewsbury have held since 1446.[2]
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John Talbot | |
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16th Earl of Shrewsbury | |
Tenure | (1827–1852) |
Predecessor | Charles Talbot, 15th Earl of Shrewsbury (uncle) |
Successor | Bertram Arthur Talbot, 17th Earl of Shrewsbury (cousin) |
Other titles | 16th Earl of Waterford |
Born | (1791-03-18)18 March 1791 |
Died | 9 November 1852(1852-11-09) (aged 61) |
Buried | St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Alton, Staffordshire 52.979030°N 1.892527°W / 52.979030; -1.892527 |
Nationality | British |
Residence | Heythrop Park; later Alton Towers |
Offices | Lord High Steward of Ireland |
Spouse(s) | Maria Theresa Talbot |
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Parents | John Joseph Talbot Catherine Clifton |
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