Walter Blake fitz John | |
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Died | 1508 |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation(s) | priest and bishop |
Known for | Bishop of Clonmacnoise |
Parents |
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Relatives | Geoffrey, 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.