About John Talbot
Lived 1797 – 1874 (aged 77). John Talbot was a Canadian journalist.
John Talbot (21 September 1797 – 22 September 1874) was a schoolmaster, journalist, and merchant.
Born in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, Ireland, he arrived in Upper Canada in 1818. He was part of a group brought out by his father, Richard Talbot. in order to obtain a large land grant. This did not occur and John, after a number of years of wandering, became a schoolmaster in London Township in 1830.
It is believed that Talbot became a Reformer because of the failed land grant which he considered to be his right.
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Who was John Talbot?
Canadian journalist (1797-1874)
When was John Talbot born?
John Talbot was born on 21 September 1797.
When did John Talbot die?
John Talbot died on 22 September 1874.
What was John Talbot's occupation?
John Talbot was a journalist.
What nationality was John Talbot?
John Talbot was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Talbot (reformer)
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