William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician, Lord Steward of the Household (d. 1782)
William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, PC (16 May 1710 – 27 April 1782), known as the Lord Talbot from 1737 to 1761, was a British 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.