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Anthony Blake

1700 – 1787

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh

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Lived 1700 – 1787. Anthony Blake was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Anthony Blake (–1787) was an Irish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise from 1756 to 1758 and Archbishop of Armagh from 1758 to 1787.

Biography Blake was the younger of two sons of Andrew Blake of Kilvine, County Mayo. His family were one of the Tribes of Galway; notable members of his family included James "Spanish" Blake, John Blake (mayor), and John Henry Blake.

He was a granduncle of Walter Blake Kirwan and Anthony Richard Blake.

Blake returned to Ireland from France about 1731, having been educated at Saint-Omer and Louvain. He was appointed priest in the archdiocese of Tuam, holding the posts of dean of the chapter and vicar general to the archbishop. From 1741 to 1756, he served as Warden of Galway. He erected a new parish chapel, which stood until 1833, in the town's middle street.

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Important facts

Born
1700
Birth century
Died
1787
Positions held
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, Apostolic administrator
Also known as
Antony Blake

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Blake?

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh

When was Anthony Blake born?

Anthony Blake was born in 1700.

When did Anthony Blake die?

Anthony Blake died in 1787.

What was Anthony Blake's occupation?

Anthony Blake was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Blake

· Wikidata: Q4772121

· DBpedia: Anthony Blake (bishop)

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