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.

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References

Cultural offices
Preceded by
Thomas Weelkes
Organist
of Chichester Cathedral

1624–1635
Succeeded by
Thomas Lewis
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