Walter Blake fitz John

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Walter Blake fitz John
Died1508 (1509)
NationalityIrish
Occupation(s)priest and bishop
Known for Bishop of Clonmacnoise
Parents
RelativesGeoffrey, Andrew, Peter
(brothers)

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

Blake was the son of John Blake fitz William, third Mayor of Galway (1487–1488). 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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Preceded by Archbishop of Tuam
1483–1483
Succeeded by
Preceded by
James
Bishop of Clonmacnoise
1487–1508
Succeeded by