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Bosel

Bosel
Bishop of Worcester
Appointed680
Term ended691
Predecessornew foundation
SuccessorOftfor
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.

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

Citations

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

References

  • Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.

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


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