Mark Talbot

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Mark (or Marcus) Talbot (c. 1649-1702) was an Irish soldier and politician. He was born in Ireland and served in the French army during a time when Irish Catholics were prohibited from serving in the Irish and English armies. His father rose in prominence during the reign of the Catholic James II of Ireland, who purged Protestants from the military and replaced them with Catholics.

During this time of upheaval that Mark Talbot became a lieutenant colonel in 1689. He served as a commander at Carrickfergus during a Protestant uprising against King James, and on the side of Jacobites in subsequent conflicts. For his efforts, he was promoted to brigadier in 1691, and served as a Member of Parliament for Belfast.