Walter Blake (bishop)

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Walter Blake was an Irish Roman Catholic bishop [1] in the mid 18th Century: [2] he was Roman Catholic Bishop of Achonry from 1739 to 1758. [3]

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References

  1. 'The Whole Works Concerning Ireland Rev. and Improved, Volume 1' Ware, J pp565-588: Dublin, E Jones, 1734
  2. Catholic Hierarchy
  3. Diocesan web-site
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Achonry
17391758
Succeeded by