In 1554 Bishop John Christopherson was appointed Dean of Norwich which post he held until 1557.

In 1558 Dean John Harpsfield (age 42) was appointed Dean of Norwich.

In 1681 Archbishop John Sharp (age 35) was appointed Dean of Norwich.

In 01 Nov 1724 Humphrey Prideaux (age 76) was appointed Dean of Norwich.

In 1761 Dean Edward Townshend (age 41) was appointed Dean of Norwich.