Derek Watson (priest)
Derek Watson was the Dean of Salisbury in the Church of England from 1996[1] to his retirement in 2002.
Born on 18 February 1938 and educated at Uppingham School and Selwyn College, Cambridge,[2] he was ordained into the priesthood in 1965 after a period of study at Ripon College Cuddesdon.[3] His first post was as a Curate at All Saints, New Eltham,[4] after which he was Chaplain of Christ's College, Cambridge. He was then Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Southwark and then Vicar of St Andrew's and St Mark’s, Surbiton.[5] Promotion to be Canon Treasurer of Southwark Cathedral followed and, after a spell as Rector of St Luke's and Christ Church, Chelsea,[6] he was elevated to the Deanery. He is now Preacher of Lincoln's Inn.
Personal life
He is married to Sheila Watson (née Atkinson). She is also a Church of England priest and the current Archdeacon of Canterbury.[2] They are both keen cyclists.
References
- ↑ Official details
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8.
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ Church details
- ↑ Church web site
- ↑ Parish details
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| Preceded by | Dean of Salisbury 1996–2004 |
Succeeded by June Osborne |
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