Osgar

d. 984

Abbot of Abingdon

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About Osgar

Osgar was a 10th-century Abbot of Abingdon in the English county of Berkshire (now Oxfordshire).

Osgar was a cleric in minor orders who went with Saint Aethelwold from Glastonbury to Abingdon. He was eventually appointed Æthelwold's successor, probably in 964 and died in 984 (Kelly 2000).

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Important facts

Died

984

Positions held

Abbot of Abingdon, Abbot

Frequently asked questions

Who was Osgar?

Abbot of Abingdon

When did Osgar die?

Osgar died in 984.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Osgar

· Wikidata: Q7106516

· DBpedia: Osgar

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Osgar. https://biography.guide/osgar/

MLA: "Osgar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/osgar/.

Chicago: "Osgar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/osgar/.

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