John Salmon

John Salmon (died 1325) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.

Life Salmon's family was hereditary goldsmiths to the diocese of Ely. His parents were Salomon and Alice, and he was the eldest of three brothers. He entered the Benedictine priory of Ely sometime before 1291. He was subprior of Ely Cathedral before his election to be Prior of Ely in 1292.

Salmon was elected to the see of Ely in 1298 As a consolation, he was provided to the see of Norwich between 5 and 18 June 1299 as he was still prior on 5 June. He was consecrated on 15 November 1299. Over the next few years he was often in the king's service, being sent on diplomatic missions and negotiating with the earl of Lancaster for the king. He accompanied the king on his travels, and helped negotiate with France and Scotland. He resigned the office in 1323 due to ill health, but continued to work on the king's behalf.

Salmon died on 6 July 1325 at Folkestone while returning from a diplomatic mission in France. He was buried in Norwich Cathedral.