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.
| 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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