Bosel

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

Bosel was a medieval Bishop of Worcester.

Bosel was consecrated bishop in 680. [1] Around 681, he consecrated Kyneburg, a relative of Osric of Hwicce, as the first abbess of Gloucester Abbey, which had been founded by Osric. [2]

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Around 685, Bosel founded the Royal Grammar School Worcester, which is the fifth oldest school in the United Kingdom. [3] He was also the head of Worcester Cathedral when it was founded.

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

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  1. 1 2 Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 223
  2. ↑ "Houses of Benedictine monks: The abbey of St Peter at Gloucester". A History of the County of Gloucester, Volume 2. (William Page, ed.) London: Victoria County History, 1907. 53-61. British History Online
  3. ↑ "Our History - Royal Grammar School Worcester". Royal Grammar School Worcester. Retrieved 2 April 2019.

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New creation Bishop of Worcester
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