Dean of Derby

Derby Cathedral

The Dean of Derby is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of Derby Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Derby. Before 2000 the post was designated as a provost, which was then the equivalent of a dean at most English cathedrals. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Derby of the Church of England and seat of the Bishop of Derby. The current dean is the Very Revd John Davies.

List of deans

Provosts

• 1931–1937 Cecil Wilson
• 1937–1947 Philip Micklem
• 1947–1953 Ronald O'Ferrall
• 1953–1981 Ronald Beddoes
• 1981–1997 Benjamin Lewers
• 21 March 1998–17 March 2000 Michael Perham (became Dean)

Deans

• 17 March 2000–2004 Michael Perham (bishop) (previously Provost)
• 2005–December 2007 Martin Kitchen
• 13 September 2008–31 January 2010 Jeff Cuttell
• 9 October 2010–present John Davies