19th Century
19th Century
William Henry Holmes
Early Life and Education Born: Harrison County, United States of America (1846) Died: 1933 William Henry Holmes was born on a farm near Cadiz, in Harrison County, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Heberling Holmes on December 1, 1846. He graduated from the McNeely Normal School, Hopedale, Ohio in 1870. Briefly taught drawing, painting, natural history, and geology at the school. Received an honorary A.B. (Bachelor of Arts) degree f…
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1874
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1932
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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