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Gerer

A Frankish count and a companion of Gerin.

His horse was named Passecerf.

Gerer killed the emir.

Gerer met his death at the hand of Grandonie, a son of King Capuel of Cappadocia. Grandonie also slew Gerin and Berenger. Roland avenged their deaths.

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Jimmy Joe Timeless Myths

By Jimmy Joe

Twelve Peers:

  • • Anseis
  • • Berenger
  • • Engeler
  • • Gerard of Roussillon
  • • Gerer
  • • Gerin
  • • Oliver
  • • Oton
  • • Roland
  • • Samson
  • • Yvoire
  • • Yvon
Gerin

Gerin

A Frankish count and companion of Gerer . The name of his horse was Sorel, and he carried a red shield. Gerin drove his spear into the body of Malprimis of Brigal . Grandonie , a son of King Capuel of Cappadocia, was Gerin's slayer. Grandonie also...

January 11th, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Berenger

Berenger

A companion of Oton . Berenger dispatched Astramariz, one of the Saracen Twelve Peers. Grandonie , a son of King Capuel of Cappadocia, slew Berenger as well as Gerin and Gerer . Roland avenged their deaths.

January 11th, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Gerard of Roussillon

Gerard of Roussillon

Also spelt Gerart or Girart. Gerard of Roussillon was perhaps the oldest member of the Twelve Peers, since he was always called Gerard of Roussillon, the old. Gerard of Roussillon was one of Marsile's victims. Marsile also killed Yvoire and Yvon ....

January 11th, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Grandonie

Grandonie

A Saracen prince. Grandonie was son of King Capuel of Cappadocia. His horse was named Marmorie. His spear had a blue ensign. Grandonie was one of Marsile's better warriors. He killed Guiun from Saint-Antoine and Austorie of Valence. Grandonie also...

January 11th, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Engeler

Engeler

Engeler was a Gascon paladin from Bordeaux. In Chanson de Roland , he killed Escremiz of Valterne and Esperveres son of Burdel. A Saracen named Climborin from Saragossa killed Engeler. Climborin drove his spear through his body. Oliver avenged him...

January 11th, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Ogier the Dane

Ogier the Dane

A Frank count. Ogier was often called Ogier the Dane. He was a main character in his own chanson. In Chanson de Roland , he was nominated by Ganelon to serve as the vanguard of Charlemagne's army at Rencesvals, a position that was normally given t...

November 1st, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Ganelon

Ganelon

The villainous stepfather of Roland and brother-in-law of Charlemagne. According to poems found in the Geste de Doon de Mayence, Ganelon was a son of Griffon d'Hauteville, and grandson of Doon de Mayence. Ganelon was married to Charlemagne's siste...

January 11th, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Garin de Monglane

Garin de Monglane

September 27th, 2000 • Jimmy Joe
Thierry de Argonne

Thierry de Argonne

Duke of Argonne. Thierry was frequently referred to as a brother of Geoffrey of Anjou. There is no mention of his parents. In Chanson de Roland , Thierry and his brother were among those close to Charlemagne. In the battle against Baligant, Thierr...

November 1st, 2006 • Jimmy Joe
Gernot

Gernot

Gernot was the second son of Dancrat and Uote. Gernot was the co-ruler of Burgundy, sharing the kingdom with his brothers, Gunther and Giselher . Gernot was also the brother of Kriemhild . In the Norwegian epic, Thiðrek Saga , he was called Gernoz...

January 1st, 2001 • Jimmy Joe

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