Background
Norton was the son of Sir Gregory Norton, 1st Baronet one of the regicides of King Charles I. He was disinherited by his father for opposing the trial and execution of the King.
Norton was the son of Sir Gregory Norton, 1st Baronet one of the regicides of King Charles I. He was disinherited by his father for opposing the trial and execution of the King.
Norton married Mabella Norton, daughter of Sir Richard Norton, 1st Baronet of Rotherfield.
In 1659, Norton was elected Member of Parliament for Petersfield in the Third Protectorate Parliament.