John Waltham
John Waltham (or John de Waltham) was a priest and high-ranking government official in England in the 14th century. He held a number of ecclesiastical and civic positions during the reigns of King Edward III and Richard II, eventually rising to become Lord High Treasurer, Lord Privy Seal of England and Bishop of Salisbury. He is buried in Westminster Abbey, London.
John Waltham | |
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| Bishop of Salisbury | |
1860 illustration of the monumental brass of John de Waltham | |
| Appointed | 3 April 1388 |
| Term ended | 17 September 1395 |
| Predecessor | Ralph Ergham |
| Successor | Richard Mitford |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 20 September 1388 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Waltham, North East Lincolnshire |
| Died | 17 September 1395 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Previous post(s) | Archdeacon of Richmond |
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