Dean of Derby explained

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 incumbent dean, since July 2020, is Peter Robinson.

List of deans

Provosts

• 1931–1937 Herbert Ham
• 1937–1947 Philip Micklem
• 1947–1953 Ronald O'Ferrall
• 1953–1981 Ronald Beddoes
• 1981–1997 Benjamin Lewers
• 21 March 199817 March 2000 Michael Perham (became Dean)

Deans

• 17 March 20002004 Michael Perham (previously Provost)
• 2005December 2007 Martin Kitchen
• 13 September 200831 January 2010 Jeff Cuttell^{[1] [2]}
• 9 October 201020 November 2016 John Davies^[3]
• 2 November 201630 September 2017: Sue Jones, Acting Dean, and Director of Mission and Ministry^[4]
• 30 September 201730 September 2019: Stephen Hance^{[5] [6]}
• 20 July 2020present: Peter Robinson^[7]

Notes and References

1. http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/City-s-new-Dean-installed/story-11593312-detail/story.html This is Derbyshire – City's new Dean will be installed
2. http://www.derbycathedral.org/news.asp?ID=28 Derby Cathedral – Dean prepares to say farewell
3. http://www.derbycathedral.org/news.asp?ID=103 Derby Cathedral – Dean's Installation
4. http://www.derby.anglican.org/en/news/appointments/october-appointments.html Diocese of Diocese — October appointments
5. http://www.derby.anglican.org/en/news/latest-news/news-archive/a-new-dean-for-derby-cathedral.html Diocese of Derby — A New Dean for Derby Cathedral
6. Web site: News.
7. Web site: Peter Robinson installed as Dean of Derby - Diocese of Derby.