Bosel

For other uses, see Bosel (disambiguation).
Bosel
Bishop of Worcester
Church Roman Catholic
Appointed 680
Term ended 691
Predecessor new foundation
Successor Oftfor
Orders
Consecration 680
Personal details
Died after 691

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 oldest school of its type in the United Kingdom. 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. 1 2 Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 223

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