William Eames

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William Eames (died 1637) was an English organist.

Career

Eames succeeded Thomas Weelkes as Organist of Winchester College in 1604, and was then Organist of Wimborne Minster from 1610–21.[1] In 1624 he was admitted as Organist of Chichester Cathedral. An unknown offence occasioned his expulsion from office in 1635.[2]

Eames is buried at Winchester College.

See also

References

  1. ^ Biographical Dictionary of the Organ | William Eames
  2. ^ Organs and Organists of Chichester Cathedral
Cultural offices
Preceded by Organist
of Chichester Cathedral
1624–1635 		Succeeded by
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