Giselle of Bavaria ^{2 3}

  General Notes:

Giselle of Bavaria (~985 - 1033 [or 1065]) was the daughter of Henry II, Duke of Bavaria and Gisela of Burgundy.

She married Stephen I of Hungary in 995 (some sources say 1008) as a part of the policy of Hungary to open up to the west.

She lived a honorable life, and was helping the christianization of the Hungarian people. After the death of her husband Stephen she was forced to leave Hungary. In these years she lived in the nunnery of Niederburg of Passau where she died. Her grave is a well known holy place.

Her canonisation as Saint was tried in the 18th century but failed. She was canonised as Blessed in 1975.

Her memorial day is 7th May (the day of her death) and 1st February.

Giselle married Saint Stephen I of Hungary, son of Géza of Hungary and Unknown, in 995.¹ (Saint Stephen I of Hungary was born in 975 in Gran, , Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary, christened in 985 and died on 15 Aug 1038.)

  Marriage Notes:

Some sources say they were married in 1008.