Bosel
7th-century Bishop of Worcester
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Bosel was a medieval Bishop of Worcester.
Bosel | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Worcester | |
| Appointed | 680 |
| Term ended | 691 |
| Predecessor | new foundation |
| Successor | Oftfor |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 680 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | after 691 |
| Denomination | Christian |
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]
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]
