Holder, William
In Latin:
Here lies William Holder, Doctor of Sacred Theology,
Sub-Dean of the Royal Chapel,
Sub-Almoner to Her Most Serene Majesty,
Canon of the Church of St Paul’s and of Ely,
Fellow of the Royal Society of London, etc.
Though endowed with great titles,
he was worthy of far greater ones.
A man of most elegant and pleasing intellect:
by his industry he enlightened the sciences,
by his liberality he advanced them.
Distinguished for learning
in theology, mathematics, and the art of music.
Cultivate his memory, posterity,
and from the works he published
recognize the principles of speech
and of harmony.
He died on 24 January 1697,
aged 82 years.
Church: St. Paul’s Cathedral (in City of London, London).
Sex:
Male.
Virtue(s):
Distinction*, Elegance, Industry*, Intelligence*, Learning/knowledge*, Liberality, Patronage*, Pleasantness*.
Language:
Latin.
Year of death: 1697.
Age at death: 82 (classed as: Adult).