Biography of Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury 1660-1718
Paternal Family Tree: Talbot
Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Cornwallis 1541-1628
On 08 Feb 1654 [his grandfather] John Talbot 10th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 53) died. His son [his father] Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 31) succeeded 11th Earl of Shrewsbury, 11th Earl Waterford.
Before 24 Jul 1660 [his father] Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 37) and [his mother] Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (age 18) were married. She by marriage Countess of Shrewsbury Countess Waterford. She the daughter of Robert Brudenell 2nd Earl Cardigan (age 53) and Anna Savage Countess Cardigan. He the son of John Talbot 10th Earl of Shrewsbury and Mary Fortescue Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford. They were third cousin once removed.
On 24 Jul 1660 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury was born to Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 37) and Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (age 18).
On 16 Jan 1668 George Villiers 2nd Duke of Buckingham (age 39) fought a duel at Barn Elms with [his father] Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 45) with whose wife [his mother] Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (age 25) he was conducting a relationship. Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 45) was fatally wounded dying two months later. Following the duel George Villiers 2nd Duke of Buckingham (age 39) commenced living with Shrewsbury's wife Anne Maria (age 25). His wife Mary Fairfax Duchess Buckingham (age 29) returned to live with her parents.
Admiral Robert Holmes (age 46) and Jenkins acted as seconds to George Villiers 2nd Duke of Buckingham (age 39). Jenkins was killed.
John Talbot of Lacock (age 37) and Bernard Howard (age 27) acted as seconds to Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 45). Note. Bernard Howard a guess based on name and age.
On 16 Mar 1668 Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 45) died from wounds received duelling. He was buried at Albrighton, Shropshire. His son Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 7) succeeded 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, 12th Earl Waterford.
Before 24 Jun 1677 [his step-father] George Rodney Brydges and [his mother] Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (age 35) were married. She the daughter of Robert Brudenell 2nd Earl Cardigan (age 70) and Anna Savage Countess Cardigan.
Evelyn's Diary. 19 Feb 1686. Many bloody and notorious duels were fought about this time. The Duke of Grafton (age 22) kill'd [his brother] Mr. Stanley, brother to the Earle of Shrewsbury (age 25), indeede upon an almost insufferable provocation. It is to be hop'd his Ma* (age 52) will at last severely remedy this unchristian custome. Lord Sunderland (age 44) was now Secretary of State, President of the Council, and Premier Minister.
In 1694 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 33) was appointed 503rd Knight of the Garter by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 43) and Mary Stewart II Queen England Scotland and Ireland (age 31).
On 30 Apr 1694 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 33) was created 1st Duke Shrewsbury, 1st Marquess Alton by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 43) in recognition of Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury 1660-1718's support of the Glorious Revolution he having been one of the signatories of the Invitation to William of Orange from the Immortal Seven.
Evelyn's Diary. 05 May 1695. I came to Deptford, Kent [Map] from Wotton, Surrey [Map], in order to the first meeting of the Commissioners for endowing an hospital [Map] for seamen at Greenwich; it was at the Guildhall [Map], London. Present, the Archbishop of Canterbury (age 58), Lord Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Godolphin (age 49), Duke of Shrewsbury (age 34), Duke of Leeds (age 63), Earls of Dorset (age 52) and Monmouth (age 37), Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy, Sir Robert Clayton, Sir Christopher Wren (age 71), and several more. The Commission was read by Mr. Lowndes, Secretary to the Lords of the Treasury, Surveyor-General.
In 1699 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 38) was appointed Lord Chamberlain.
Evelyn's Diary. 24 Apr 1700. This week there was a great change of State officers. The Duke of Shrewsbury (age 39) resigned his Lord Chamberlainship to the Earl of Jersey (age 44), the Duke's indisposition requiring his retreat. Mr. Vernon (age 54), Secretary of State, was put out. The Seal was taken from the Lord Chancellor Somers (age 49), though he had been acquitted by a great majority of votes for what was charged against him in the House of Commons. This being in term time, put some stop to business, many eminent lawyers refusing to accept the office, considering the uncertainty of things in this fluctuating conjuncture. It is certain that this Chancellor was a most excellent lawyer, very learned in all polite literature, a superior pen, master of a handsome style, and of easy conversation; but he is said to make too much haste to be rich, as his predecessor, and most in place in this age did, to a more prodigious excess than was ever known. But the Commons had now so mortified the Court party, and property and liberty were so much invaded in all the neighboring kingdoms, that their jealousy made them cautious, and every day strengthened the law which protected the people from tyranny.
On 20 Apr 1702 [his mother] Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (age 60) died.
In 1705 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 44) and Adelhida Paleotti Duchess Shrewsbury were married at Augsburg. She by marriage Duchess Shrewsbury. He the son of Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury and Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford.
In 1710 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 49) was appointed Lord Chamberlain.
On 30 Jul 1714 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 54) was appointed Lord High Treasurer.
Before 1718. Michael Dahl (age 58). Portrait of Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 57).
On 01 Feb 1718 Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury (age 57) died. Duke Shrewsbury and Marquess Alton extinct. His first cousin Gilbert Talbot 13th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 45) succeeded 13th Earl of Shrewsbury, 14th Earl Waterford.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of Philip "The Fair" IV King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Talbot of Albrighton 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Talbot 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Troutbeck 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Talbot 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Talbot 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Petre of Tor Newton in Devon
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Petre
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Colling
Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Petre 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Browne 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Browne 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Keble Baroness Mountjoy
GrandFather: John Talbot 10th Earl of Shrewsbury 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Eleanor Baskerville
Father: Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fortescue
Great x 3 Grandfather: Adrian Fortescue
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Boleyn
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fortescue
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Reade
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Reade
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Fortescue
GrandMother: Mary Fortescue Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne St Leger Baroness Ros Helmsley 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Manners 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Paston
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bridget Heydon
Great x 1 Grandmother: Grace Manners 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Vernon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Vernon "King of the Peak" 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Dymoke 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Vernon 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Tailboys 9th Baron Kyme 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Tailboys 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gascoigne Baroness Kyme 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Charles Talbot 1st Duke Shrewsbury 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Brudenell
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Brudenell
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Entwhistle
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Brudenell of Doddington in Huntingdonshire
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Cardigan
GrandFather: Robert Brudenell 2nd Earl Cardigan 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tresham 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Tresham 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Parr 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Tresham 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Catesby of Whiston
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Catesby
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Pigot
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Tresham Countess Cardigan 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Throckmorton of Coughton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Throckmorton 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Vaux 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Muriel Throckmorton 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Hussey 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hussey Baroness Hungerford 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Mother: Anna Maria Brudenell Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Savage 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Savage 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Somerset 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Savage 1st Baronet 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Manners 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Savage 1st Viscount Savage 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Anna Savage Countess Cardigan 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 1st Baron Darcy Chiche 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Darcy 2nd Baron Darcy Chiche 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Vere Baroness Darcy Chiche 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 1st Earl Rivers 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Rich 1st Baron Rich
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Rich
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Jenks Baroness Rich
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Darcy 1st Countess Rivers 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Kitson
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Donnington Countess Bath
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Kitson Countess Rivers
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Cornwallis
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cornwallis