FELL (Dr John), a very learned English divine and bishop, entered a student at Christ-church, Oxford, 1636. In 1648, he was ejected by the parliamentary visitors, being then in holy orders: and from that time to the restoration lived at Oxford a retired and studious life. He was installed canon of Christ-church, July 1660; and the year following, dean of that church; in which places he did great services to the college, and reformed several abuses. He was consecrated bishop of Oxford in 1675; and had leave to hold his deanry in commendam, that he might continue his services to the college and university. He published several works, and died in 1686.