Walter Blake fitz John

Walter Blake fitz John, Bishop of Clonmacnoise, County Offaly, Ireland, died 1508.

Blake was the son of John Blake fitz William, third Mayor of Galway (1487–88). His mother was Annabel Burke, and his brothers were Geoffrey, Andrew and Peter.

Blake was appointed Archbishop of Tuam on 8 August 1483 but did not take effect. He was appointed instead to Clonmacnoise on 26 March 1487. He served in that capacity till his death in 1508.

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References

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  • History of Galway, James Hardiman, Galway, 1820.
  • Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942.
  • Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
Preceded by Archbishop of Tuam
1483–1483
Succeeded by
Preceded by
James
Bishop of Clonmacnoise
1487–1508
Succeeded by