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
- The Tribes of Galway
- Sir Valentine Blake, 1st Baronet, merchant and Mayor of Galway 1611, 1630-31.
- Edmond Blake, last Mayor of the old Galway Corporation 1836-40.
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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