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    This man is only mentioned once in history records, written by Charlemagne's courtier. The legends about him abound, however, making him a French war hero and nephew of Charlemagne. Who was he?

    Question #69716. Asked by smartie806. (Aug 15 06 10:02 AM)


    sancho_pft

    		Roland (Orlando in Italian)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland

    Aug 15 06, 10:11 AM
    smartie806

    		Yes! Very little is known about Roland, but legends have made him larger than life.

    Aug 15 06, 10:18 AM
    lanfranco

    		Here's a site on Ariosto's version. I've always thought that the Ingres painting was one of the more amusing illustrations from the story:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Furioso

    Aug 15 06, 5:04 PM

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