Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Gilbert Talbot Biography and Timeline

Follow Gilbert Talbot through 7 dated historical records for England.

Gilbert Talbot, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records
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1485–1665Years on this page

1485

Battle of Bosworth

Sheriff-Shropshire · Bosworth · Warfare / Wars of the Roses

Commands the Shrophire levies in support of Henry Tudor

Role range: 1455-1485

Battle of Bosworth

Sheriff-Shropshire · Newport · Warfare / Wars of the Roses

Joins the Lancastrian Army

Role range: 1455-1485

Invasion of England

Sheriff-Shropshire · London · Warfare / Wars of the Roses

Joins forces with Henry Tudor submitting 500 of Lord Shrewsburys retainers

Role range: 1455-1485

1664

Northern League

Knight · Envoy · Copenhagen · Government / Government of England

Sent by Charles II to Denmark-Norway to pursue an anti-Dutch northern alliance.

Role range: 1606-1695

1665

Bergen Harbour Defence Talbot

English envoy · Bergen · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Gilbert Talbot was a English envoy in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch East India merchantmen were sheltered in Bergen harbour when an English squadron mounted its attack.

Role range: 1665-1667

Bergen Fortress Intervention Talbot

English envoy · Bergen · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Gilbert Talbot was a English envoy in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Danish Norwegian shore batteries intervened in the engagement and helped prevent the English from seizing the Dutch convoy.

Role range: 1665-1667

Bergen English Withdrawal Talbot

English envoy · Bergen · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Gilbert Talbot was a English envoy in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. After a costly exchange of fire the English attacking force withdrew and the Dutch ships remained in the harbour.

Role range: 1665-1667

Records, sources and methodology

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