Dean of Wakefield

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The Dean of Wakefield is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of Wakefield Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the Cathedral Church of All Saints Wakefield. Before 2000 the post was designated as a provost, which was then the equivalent of a dean at most English cathedrals. The cathedral is one of three co-equal mother churches of the Diocese of Leeds and a seat of the Bishop of Leeds. The current dean is Simon Cowling.[1]

Wakefield Cathedral

List of provosts and deans

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References

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Sources

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  • “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  • The Times, Thursday, Nov 10, 1932; pg. 1; Issue 46287; col A Death of the first Provost of Wakefield
  • Photo of Jonathan Greener
  • Cathedral web-site