Richard Hunt (Dean of Durham)

Richard Hunt (died 2 November 1638) was a 17th-century English clergyman, who served as Dean of Durham.

Hunt was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, matriculating in 1582, graduating B.A. 1586, M.A. 1589, D.D. 1608.

In the church, he held the following positions: Rector of Foulsham, Norfolk, 1594 Rector of Bintree, Norfolk, 1603 Rector of Terrington St Clement, Norfolk, 1614 Prebendary of Canterbury Cathedral, 1614–1631 Dean of Durham, 1620–1638

(The Richard Hunt who was a prebendary of Lichfield Cathedral from 1636 appears to have been a different individual.)

He was installed as Dean of Durham on 29 May 1620, serving until his death. During his tenure, he had Prior Castell's Clock in Durham Cathedral renovated. He died on 2 November 1638, and was buried in Durham Cathedral.

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