Simon Walton (bishop)
# Simon Walton (bishop)

Simon Walton (or Simon de Wanton; died 2 January 1266) was an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Norwich.

## Life

A royal justice, Walton was elected to the see of Norwich on 4 June 1257 and was consecrated on 10 March 1258. He was enthroned at Norwich Cathedral on 17 March 1258.

Pope Clement IV ordered Walton to find a coadjutor on 29 September 1265, as the bishop was sick and unable to perform his duties. He died on 2 January 1266.

## Citations

* 1 2 British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on 29 October 2007
* ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
