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.
[1] In the church, he held the following positions: (The Richard Hunt who was a prebendary of Lichfield Cathedral from 1636 appears to have been a different individual.
[7]) He was installed as Dean of Durham on 29 May 1620, serving until his death.
[6] During his tenure, he had Prior Castell's Clock in Durham Cathedral renovated.