HOOPER (George), a very learned writer, bishop of Bath and Wells, was well skilled in mathematics, and in the eastern learning and languages. He sat in those sees above 24 years, often refused a seat in the privy council, and could not be prevailed upon to accept of the bishopric of London on the death of bishop Compton. He wrote, 1. The church of England free from the imputation of Popery. 2. A discourse concerning Lent. 3. New danger of Presbytery. 4. An inquiry into the state of the ancient measures. 5. De Valentiniianorum heresi conjectura. 6. Several sermons; and other works.