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John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

(circa 1387-1453), Soldier

Sitter associated with 5 portraits
John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, was an important military commander during the Hundred Years' War, as well as being the only Lancastrian Constable of France.

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John Talbot, first Earl of Shrewsbury and first Earl of Waterford

after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 16th century
NPG D23940

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

after Unknown artist
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D31711

Fictitious portrait called John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

by Thomas Cecill, published by George Humble, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1620s-1630s
NPG D31710

John Talbot, first earl of Shrewsbury and first earl of Waterford

by James Basire
line engraving, published 1811
NPG D23939

John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

possibly by Sir George Scharf
pencil
NPG D6625

Related People

Margaret Talbot (née Beauchamp), Countess of Shrewsbury (wife)

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Soldiers

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