Edward Dering or Deering, was a native of Kent, being the third son of John Dering, Esq., of Surrenden. He was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge, of which he was chosen Fellow in 1568. In the following year he was chosen Margaret Professor of Divinity. In 1569 he obtained the living of Pluckley, in his native county, and became Chaplain to the Duke of Norfolk. He was an eloquent preacher, and a learned disputant. He wrote many controversial treatises, which were published collectively in 1614.

[See "Haslewood's Genealogical Memoranda," "Strype's Annals," and "Neal's History of the Puritans."]