Bosel
Encyclopedia
Bosel was a medieval Bishop of Worcester
.
He was consecrated bishop in 680. In c. 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.
He resigned the see in 691 and died sometime after that date.
Bishop of Worcester
The Bishop of Worcester is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Worcester in the Province of Canterbury, England. He is the head of the Diocese of Worcester in the Province of Canterbury...
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He was consecrated bishop in 680. In c. 685, Bosel founded the Royal Grammar School Worcester
Royal Grammar School Worcester
The Royal Grammar School Worcester is an independent coeducational school in Worcester, United Kingdom. Founded before 1291, it is one of the oldest British independent schools....
, which is the oldest school of its type in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. He was also the head of Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester...
when it was founded.
He resigned the see in 691 and died sometime after that date.