Felicia of Sicily

Who was Felicia of Sicily?

Felicia of Sicily was a Queen Consort of Hungary.

Felicia was the eldest daughter of Count Roger I of Sicily, and his second wife, Eremburga of Mortain. She is called traditionally Busilla, but this name is probably a misunderstanding of the ancient Italian word "pucelle" meaning "virgin".

King Coloman of Hungary sent his envoys to her father's court to propose marriage to Felicia in 1096, but the Count of Sicily did not qualify the envoys illustrious enough and refused the offer. The second mission of the King of Hungary was led by Bishop Hartvik, but the Count insisted on further negotiations. Finally, the envoys, led by Duke Álmos, the king's younger brother, accompanied Felicia to Hungary, where she was married to King Coloman around 1097.

Felicia was followed by some Sicilian courtiers, as well, e.g. the ancestors of the future gens Rátót arrived to Hungary in her escort.