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Walter Champfleur or de Champfleur (died 1498 or 1499) was an Irish cleric and judge of the fifteenth century, who played a leading role in Irish politics.[1]
He was probably a Dubliner, and had cousins living near Dublin city. He was Abbot of the Cistercian house of St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin for more than 30 years: he became Abbot in 1467, in succession to John Handcock.[1] The Abbey was located near the junction of present-day Abbey Street and Capel Street in Dublin city centre. Before his appointment as Abbot he had been one of the Irish Canonical Visitors of his Order.[2]
- ^ a b Ball p.186
- ^ Warburton p.309