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James Talbot, 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide
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| Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1832–1834 |
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| Born | 22 November 1805 |
| Died | 14 April 1883 |
| Political party | Liberal |
James Talbot, the 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide (born November 22, 1805 – died April 14, 1883), was an important person from both Ireland and England. He was a politician who belonged to the Liberal Party. He also loved studying history and old objects as an amateur archaeologist.
Who Was James Talbot?
James Talbot was the son of the 3rd Baron Talbot of Malahide. His mother was Anne Sarah Rodbard. He went to Trinity College, Cambridge, which is a famous university.
His Time in Politics
In 1832, James Talbot was chosen to be a member of the House of Commons. This is one of the main parts of the British Parliament. He represented a place called Athlone. However, he did not run for election again in 1835.
In 1850, he became the 4th Baron Talbot of Malahide after his father passed away. This title was an Irish peerage. It did not automatically give him a seat in the House of Lords, which is the other part of the British Parliament.
But in 1856, he was given a new title: Baron Talbot de Malahide. This was a UK peerage, and it meant he could now sit in the House of Lords.
From 1863 to 1866, he worked as a Lord-in-waiting. This was a special role where he helped the government. He served under two prime ministers, Lord Palmerston and Lord Russell.
Lord Talbot de Malahide also supported women's rights. In 1872, he attended a meeting in Blackrock, Dublin. At this meeting, he showed his support for women who owned property to be able to vote. This was part of the movement to get the right to vote for women, known as women's suffrage.
His Love for Archaeology
Lord Talbot de Malahide was very interested in archaeology. This is the study of human history through digging up old things. He was an active member of the Royal Archaeological Institute. He was even the president of this group for 30 years!
He was also chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very important group for scientists. He was also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, which focuses on old objects and history.
He led the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society from 1860 until he passed away. From 1866 to 1869, he was also the president of the Royal Irish Academy.
His Family Life
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In 1842, Lord Talbot of Malahide married Maria Margaretta. She was the daughter of Patrick Murray.
He passed away in Madeira in April 1883. He was 77 years old. His oldest son, Richard, then became the next Baron Talbot of Malahide.
