Bonham Norton

Bonham Norton (1565–1635), was an English printer working in London and politician.

He was the son of William Norton. He became the king's printer under James I and became sheriff of Shropshire in 1611.[1]

He was buried at Old St Paul's Cathedral. His widow Jane, daughter of Judge Thomas Owen (died 1598), also erected a monument in Condover church, Shropshire, in 1641, portraying her kneeling facing her husband.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Bonham Norton
  2. ↑ Victoria County History of Shropshire, Volume 8. Oxford University Press. 1968. p. 55.


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