Ernest Edward Holmes (18 November 1854 “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 – 22 February 1931The Times, Thursday, 26 Feb 1931; pg. 15; Issue 45757; col D Funerals) was an eminent Anglican priest and author.Amongst others he wrote "Immortality" 1908 " In Praise of Legend", 1913; "Paradise", 1914; and "Magnificat"> British Library web site accessed 12:04 GMT Friday 30 July 2010
Holmes was ordained in 1876. He began his career with a curacy in Rugeley after which he was Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Cape Town and then the Lord Bishop of Oxford."The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900 Following this he was Vicar of Sonning from July 1901 and then Chaplain to Queen Alexandra. He was Archdeacon of London from 1911 to 1930.
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