Thomas Polton Explained

Thomas Polton
Bishop of Worcester
Religion:Catholic
Appointed:27 February 1426
Term End:23 August 1433
Predecessor:Philip Morgan
Successor:Thomas Bourchier
Consecration:21 July 1420
Death Date:23 August 1433
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Bishop of Chichester

Thomas Polton (died 1433) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford, Bishop of Chichester, and Bishop of Worcester.

Polton was nominated to the see of Hereford on 15 July 1420, and consecrated as bishop on 21 July 1420.[1]

Polton was transferred to the see of Chichester on 17 November 1421, but was translated to the see of Worcester on 27 February 1426.[2]

Polton died on 23 August 1433 as bishop of Worcester.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 251
  2. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 239
  3. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 279