Osmund, St (died 1099)

English prelate, born in Normandy. He came to England with William the Conqueror and became chancellor in about 1070. In 1078 he was made bishop of Salisbury (Old Sarum), where he completed the cathedral and established a chapter of secular canons.

According to some authorities he compiled the liturgical services for his diocese, now known as the Sarum Use, but they were not consolidated until the 13th century. He was canonized in 1457.