Saint Emeric of Hungary was an 11th-century prince born in Székesfehérvár to King Stephen I and Giselle of Bavaria. As the only son of the king to reach adulthood, he was groomed for leadership through an ascetic education provided by the Benedictine monk Gerard. Although his father intended for him to share the throne, his life ended prematurely in 1031 when he was killed by a boar during a hunt. He is remembered for his piety and his commitment to a pure, religious lifestyle.