Gisela of Burgundy (d. 1006)

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Gisela of Burgundy (d. 1006)

Duchess of Bavaria. Born before 957; died on July 21, 1006; daughter of Conrad III of Burgundy and Adelaide of Bellay ; married Henry II the Wrangler (951–995), duke of Bavaria (r. 985–995); children: Henry II (972–1024), Holy Roman emperor (r. 1002–1024); Gisela of Bavaria (c. 975–1033); Bruno, bishop of Augsburg; Brigitta (a nun).

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