William Norton (MP for City of London)

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William Norton (died 1439/40), was an English Member of Parliament. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for City of London in 1402. [1]

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References

  1. "NORTON, William II (D.1439/40), of London. | History of Parliament Online".