George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury

English magnate and military commander (1528-1590)
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George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury

Summary

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1528[2]. He passed away in Sheffield[3]. He died on November 18, 1590[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury died in Sheffield[3].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was born on January 1, 1528[2].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury died on November 18, 1590[4].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury is buried at Sheffield Cathedral[7].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's father was Francis Talbot, 5th Earl of Shrewsbury[8].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's mother was Mary Dacre[9].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was married to Bess of Hardwick[10].
  • Among George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's spouses was Gertrude Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury[11].
  • A child of George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was Gilbert Talbot, 7th Earl of Shrewsbury[12].
  • A child of George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was Edward Talbot, 8th Earl of Shrewsbury[13].
  • A child of George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was Lady Grace Talbot[14].
  • A child of George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was Lady Katherine Talbot[15].
  • A child of George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was Henry Talbot[16].
  • A child of George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was Lady Mary Talbot[17].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury held citizenship in Kingdom of England[18].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's professions included politician[5].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury held the position of Earl Marshal[19].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[20].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury received the Knight of the Garter[21].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury is recorded as male[22].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's noble title is recorded as Earl of Shrewsbury[24].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's Commons category is recorded as George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury[25].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's family name is recorded as Talbot[26].
  • George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's given name is recorded as George[27].

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Origins and Family

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury was born on January 1, 1528[2]. His father was Francis Talbot, 5th Earl of Shrewsbury[8]. His mother was Mary Dacre[9].

Career and Affiliations

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Earl Marshal[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1165[30] and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Recognition

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury received the Knight of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bess of Hardwick[10], a lady-in-waiting[33], 1527–1608[34], of Kingdom of England[35], specialised in politics[36] and Gertrude Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury[11], 1535–1567[37]. Children include Gilbert Talbot, 7th Earl of Shrewsbury[12], a politician[38], 1552–1616[39], of Kingdom of England[40], awarded the Knight of the Garter[41]; Edward Talbot, 8th Earl of Shrewsbury[13], a politician[42], 1561–1617[43], of Kingdom of England[44]; Lady Grace Talbot[14], b. 1550[45]; Lady Katherine Talbot[15], 1549–1576[46]; Henry Talbot[16], 1554–1596[47]; and Lady Mary Talbot[17], b. 1560[48].

Death and Burial

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury died on November 18, 1590[4]. He passed away in Sheffield[3]. Burial took place at Sheffield Cathedral[7].

Why It Matters

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,158 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where did George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury die?

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury died in Sheffield[3].

Who were George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's parents?

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's father was Francis Talbot, 5th Earl of Shrewsbury[8]. George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's mother was Mary Dacre[9].

Who was George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury married to?

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury's spouses include Bess of Hardwick[10] and Gertrude Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury[11].

What did George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury do for work?

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury worked as politician[5].

What awards did George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[21].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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