John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury
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", although he was the last Earl of Shrewsbury to follow the Catholic faith. John was also Lord High Steward of Ireland, an office the Earls of Shrewsbury have held since 1446.
John Talbot | |
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| 16th Earl of Shrewsbury | |
Portrait of John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury and Waterford | |
| 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 | 18 March 1791 |
| Died | 9 November 1852 (aged 61) |
| Buried | St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Alton, Staffordshire 52.979030°N 1.892527°W |
| 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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