George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury
George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury, 6th Earl of Waterford, 12th Baron Talbot, KG, Earl Marshal (c. 1522/1528 – 18 November 1590) was an English magnate and military commander. He also held the subsidiary titles of 15th Baron Strange of Blackmere and 11th Baron Furnivall. He was best known for his tenure as keeper of Mary, Queen of Scots between 1568 and 1585, his marriage to his second wife Elizabeth Talbot (Bess of Hardwick), as well as his surviving collection of written work.
George Talbot | |
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| 6th Earl of Shrewsbury | |
| Born | about 1522 or 1528 |
| Died | 18 November 1590 |
| Buried | Sheffield Cathedral |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Gertrude Manners Elizabeth Hardwick |
| Issue | Lord Francis Talbot Gilbert Talbot, 7th Earl of Shrewsbury Edward Talbot, 8th Earl of Shrewsbury Catherine Talbot Mary Talbot Grace Talbot |
| Father | Francis Talbot, 5th Earl of Shrewsbury |
| Mother | Mary Dacre |
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