Thomas Polton
15th-century Bishop of Chichester, Bishop of Hereford, and Bishop of Worcester
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Thomas Polton (died 1433) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford, Bishop of Chichester, and Bishop of Worcester.
Thomas Polton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Worcester | |
| Appointed | 27 February 1426 |
| Term ended | 23 August 1433 |
| Predecessor | Philip Morgan |
| Successor | Thomas Bourchier |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Hereford Bishop of Chichester |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 21 July 1420 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 23 August 1433 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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]
