Walter Harper (priest)

Walter Harper (12 January 1848 – 6 January 1930) was Dean of Christchurch from 1901 until 1913.

The son of a former Bishop of Christchurch, he was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch and Trinity College, Oxford; and ordained in 1873. After a curacy in Bebington he was Vicar of Ellesmere then Christchurch. He was Principal of the Upper Department at Christ's College, Christchurch and Sub-Dean of Christchurch Cathedral from 1893 until 1900.