Career
Talbot was the second son of the Review Charles Talbot. He joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1815. Promoted to Captain in 1830, he commanded HMS Warspite, HMS Vestal, HMS Maeander and then HMS Algiers.
He was appointed Commander-in-chief, Queenstown in 1858 and Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1864.