title: Bosel
text: # Bosel
  
  Bosel was a medieval Bishop of Worcester.
  
  Bosel was consecrated bishop in 680. Around 681, he consecrated Kyneburg, a relative of Osric of Hwicce, as the first abbess of Gloucester Abbey, which had been founded by Osric.
  
  Around 685, Bosel founded the Royal Grammar School Worcester, which is the fifth oldest school 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.
  
  ## Citations
  
  * 1 2 Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 223
  * ↑ "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
  * ↑ "Our History - Royal Grammar School Worcester". Royal Grammar School Worcester. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  