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John Talbot, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury
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John Talbot, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury and Waterford KG (c. 1413 – July 10, 1460), was an English nobleman and soldier. He was the son of John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and Maud Nevill.
He was knighted in 1426 at Leicester alongside King Henry VI. During his father's lifetime, he served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland. He was a Lancastrian, and served as Lord High Treasurer from 1456 to 1458, besides being created a Knight of the Garter in 1457. He was killed at the Battle of Northampton.
He married Elizabeth Butler, a daughter of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormonde and Joan Beauchamp. Her maternal grandparents were William Beauchamp, 1st Baron Bergavenny and Joan Fitzalan. Joan was a daughter of Richard FitzAlan, 11th Earl of Arundel and Elizabeth de Bohun. Elizabeth was a daughter of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton.
They had seven children:
- Lady Ann Talbot (c. 1445 - 17 May 1494). Married first Sir Henry Vernon and secondly Ralph Shirley.
- John Talbot, 3rd Earl of Shrewsbury (12 December 1448 - 28 June 1473).
- James Talbot (born c. 1450).
- Sir Gilbert Talbot (1452 - 16 August 1517). Married first Elizabeth Greystoke and secondly Audrey Cotton.
- Christopher Talbot (born c. 1454).
- Sir George Talbot (born c. 1456).
- Margaret Talbot (born c. 1460).
| Preceded by The Earl of Shrewsbury |
Lord High Steward of Ireland 1453–1460 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Shrewsbury |
| Preceded by The Viscount Bourchier |
Lord High Treasurer 1456–1458 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Wiltshire |
| Preceded by John Talbot |
Earl of Shrewsbury 1453–1460 |
Succeeded by John Talbot |
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