John Fell (John Fell)

John Fell

Bishop of Oxford and Dean of Christ Church. His legendary strictness made him unpopular and he is the original of the nursery rhyme:’I do not love thee, Dr. Fell / The reason why I cannot tell;/ But this I know, and know full well, /I do not love thee, Dr. Fell.’ (bio by: David Conway)

Born

  • June, 25, 1625

Died

  • July, 07, 1686

Cemetery

  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Oxfordshire
  • England

2259 profile views