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.

See also

References

  • 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
Donatus Ó Muireadhaigh
Archbishop of Tuam
1483–1483
Succeeded by
Uilliam Seóighe
Preceded by
James
Bishop of Clonmacnoise
1487–1508
Succeeded by
Tomás Ó Maolalaidh


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