Bosel

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Bosel
Bishop of Worcester
Appointed680
Term ended691
Predecessornew foundation
Successor Oftfor
Orders
Consecration680
Personal details
Diedafter 691
DenominationChristian

Bosel was a medieval Bishop of Worcester.

Bosel was consecrated bishop in 680. [1] Around 685, Bosel founded the Royal Grammar School Worcester, which is the fifth oldest school in the United Kingdom. [2] He was also the head of Worcester Cathedral when it was founded.

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Bosel resigned the see in 691 and died sometime after that date. [1]

Citations

  1. 1 2 Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 223
  2. "Our History - Royal Grammar School Worcester". Royal Grammar School Worcester. Retrieved 2 April 2019.

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Christian titles
New creation Bishop of Worcester
680–691
Succeeded by
Oftfor