The Earl Talbot | |
|---|---|
| Lord Steward of the Household | |
| In office 1761–1782 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Rutland |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Carlisle |
| Member of Parliament for Glamorganshire | |
| In office 1734–1737 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Charles Kemeys |
| Succeeded by | Bussy Mansell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 May 1710 Worcester, Worcestershire, England |
| Died | 27 April 1782 (aged 71) Lincoln's Inn Fields, Middlesex, England |
| Resting place | St Nicholas Church, Sutton, London |
| Political party | Opposition Whig |
| Spouse |
Mary de Cardonnel
(m. 1734; sep. 1742) |
| Children | 2 (legitimate) |
| Education | Exeter College, Oxford |
William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, PC (16 May 1710 – 27 April 1782), styled as Lord Talbot from 1737 to 1761, was an English peer and Whig politician. Talbot was a notable figure among opposition Whig politicians during the reign of King George II before later coming to Court during the reign of his grandson, taking the office of Lord Steward of the Household.