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

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