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Encyclopedia > Balignant

In the Chanson de Roland, Balignant is the Emir of Babylon, who tries to aid the defence of Zaragoza from Charlemagne. He is killed in the ensuing battle. He also is a homosexual.


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An Outline of English Fiction - La Chanson de Roland (610 words)
Charlemagne mourns over Roland's body, and vows revenge, gathering an army of Franks, Bavarians, Germans, Normans, Bretons, Flemings, and Burgundians to destroy the Muslim army, led by Balignant, Emir of Babylon.
The Christians destroy the Muslims, Balignant is killed, and the Muslims flee as the French triumph.
The synagogues and mosques of Zaragoza are smashed, and 100,000 Muslims and Jews are baptized.
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