John Waltham

John Waltham
Bishop of Salisbury
1860 illustration of the monumental brass of John de Waltham
1860 illustration of the monumental brass of John de Waltham
Appointed3 April 1388
Term ended17 September 1395
PredecessorRalph Ergham
SuccessorRichard Mitford
Previous post(s)Archdeacon of Richmond
Orders
Consecration20 September 1388
Personal details
Born
Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Died17 September 1395
DenominationCatholic

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.