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He returned to Seville on hearing of his father’s death, and in 1660 was appointed subdirector of the new academy there under Murillo.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

But by the middle of August the subdirector will be back from his holiday.

From The Gadfly by Voynich, E. L. (Ethel Lillian)