Gisa | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Wells | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Gisetomb.JPG) Gisa's effigy on his tomb in Wells Cathedral | |
| Elected | January 1060 or January 1061 |
| Term ended | 1088 |
| Predecessor | Duduc |
| Successor | John of Tours |
| Other post(s) | royal chaplain |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 15 April 1061 by Pope Nicholas II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 1088 |
| Buried | Wells Cathedral |
Gisa (also written Giso; died 1088) was Bishop of Wells from 1060 to 1088. A native of Lorraine, Gisa came to England as a chaplain to King Edward the Confessor. After his appointment to Wells, he travelled to Rome rather than be consecrated by Stigand, the Archbishop of Canterbury. As bishop, Gisa added buildings to his cathedral, introduced new saints to his diocese, and instituted the office of archdeacon in his diocese. After the Norman Conquest, Gisa took part in the consecration of Lanfranc, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and attended Lanfranc's church councils. His tomb in Wells Cathedral was opened in the 20th century and a cross was discovered in his tomb.