Derek Watson

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. He is married to Sheila Watson, Archdeacon of Canterbury,[2] and they are both keen cyclists.

References

  1. ^ Official details
  2. ^ a b Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, ISBN 9780713672576.
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 9780715110300
  4. ^ Church details
  5. ^ Church web site
  6. ^ Parish details
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Hugh Geoffrey Dickinson
Dean of Salisbury
1996–2004
Succeeded by
June Osborne