William Eames
William Eames (d. 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
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Preceded by Thomas Weelkes |
Organist of Chichester Cathedral 1624–1635 |
Succeeded by Thomas Lewis |
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