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A paladin (derivative terms from palatine, and Latin palatinus, plural palatini) was a high-level official in numerous countries of medieval and early modern Europe. Image File history File links Acap. ... Look up paladin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... The early modern period is a term used by historians to refer to the period in Western Europe and its first colonies which spans the two centuries between the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution. ...

The term paladin was first used in Ancient Rome for a chamberlain of the Emperor, and also for the imperial palace guard, called the Scholae Palatinae by Constantine I. In the early Middle Ages, the meaning changed and the term was used for one of the highest officials of the Catholic Church in the Pope's service and also for one of the major noblemen of the Holy Roman Empire, who was then named Count Palatine. Similar titles were also used in 18th century Poland, 19th century Hungary and in the German Empire and United Kingdom during the early 20th century. Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ... Look up chamberlain in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up Imperial in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Scholae Palatinae (literally Palatine College), also known as Palitini, were an elite troop of soldiers in the Roman army created by the Emperor Constantine the Great to provide personal protection of the Emperor and his immediate family. ... Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus[2] (27 February c. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... Palatinus, (plural: Palatini) Latin for palatial, enters in designations for various ecclesiastical offices, primarily, of certain high officials in the papal court: // In the Middle Ages, the judices palatini ([papal] palace judges) were the highest administrative officers of the popes household; with the growth of the temporal power of... For other uses, see Pope (disambiguation). ... This article is about the medieval empire. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... For German colonial territories, see German Colonial Empire. ...

In medieval literature, the paladins, or Twelve Peers, were known in the Matter of France as the retainers of Charlemagne. Based on this usage, the term can also refer to an honorable knight, which has been used in contemporary fantasy literature. Medieval literature is a broad subject, encompassing essentially all written works available in Europe and beyond during the Middle Ages (encompassing the one thousand years from the fall of the Western Roman Empire ca. ... The Matter of France, also known as the Carolingian cycle is a body of legendary history that springs from the Old French medieval literature of the chansons de geste. ... A retinue (O. Fr. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ...

Derivative terms

The different spellings originate from the different languages that used the title throughout the ages (a phenomenon called lenition). The word "paladin" evolved from the Latin word palatinus, meaning "belonging to the Palatine Hill", where the house of the Roman emperor was situated since Augustus.^[1] The meaning of the term changed only little, because throughout the Middle Ages, Latin was the dominant language in writings. But its spelling was slightly changed in the European languages: Latin palatinus, plural palatini, became in French palaisin, and with the Norman dynasty came to English as paladin and paladine, and German Paladin. The term was also adopted to describe the residence of the Ancient Roman palatinus, the palatium. In the early Middle Ages the German “paladin” was the elector of the King, and he was given the palatinate to have a territory as a basis to sustain him (Pfalz). Lenition is a kind of consonant mutation that appears in many languages. ... For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ... 17th century aviaries on the hill, built by Rainaldi for Odoardo Cardinal Farnese: once wirework cages surmounted them. ... For other persons named Octavian, see Octavian (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ... The Norman dynasty is a series of four monarchs, who ruled England from the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, until 1154. ... A palatinate is a territory administered by a count palatine, originally the direct representative of the sovereign, but later the hereditary ruler of the territory subject to the crowns overlordship. ... Location of Palatinate in Rhineland-Palatinate The Palatinate (German: ), historically also Rhenish Palatinate (Latin: ; German: ), is a region in south-western Germany. ...

The word palace developed from “palatium” as well, so that a paladin was in one sense a palace official with more authority than other officials.^[2] Other uses are the titles of "mayor of the palace" and "count palatine". The original Middle French form is palaisin. The English paladin was loaned into Early Modern English from the Italian form, paladino, because late medieval treatments of the "Matter of France" were mostly by Italian authors such as Ludovico Ariosto and Matteo Maria Boiardo. The quintessential medieval European palace: Palais de la Cité, in Paris, the royal palace of France. ... Mayor of the Palace was an early medieval title and office, also known by the Latin name, maior domus or majordomo, used most notably in the Frankish kingdoms in the 7th and 8th centuries. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Middle French (French: ) is a historical division of the French language which covers the period from (roughly) 1340 to 1611 [1]. It is a period of transition during which: the French language becomes clearly distinguished from the other competing Oïl languages which are sometimes subsumed within the concept of... Shakespeares writings are universally associated with Early Modern English Early Modern English refers to the stage of the English language used from about the end of the Middle English period (the latter half of the 1400s) to 1650. ... The Matter of France, also known as the Carolingian cycle is a body of legendary history that springs from the Old French medieval literature of the chansons de geste. ... Statue of the poet in Reggio Emilia. ... Matteo Maria Boiardo (c. ...

The word palatinus and its derivatives also translate the titles of certain great functionaries in eastern Europe, such as the Slavic voivode, a military governor of a province. In Poland the title of Palatyn (Comes Palatinus) has merged with that of Wojewoda (Dux Exercituum).  Countries where a West Slavic language is the national language  Countries where an East Slavic language is the national language  Countries where a South Slavic language is the national language The Slavic languages (also called Slavonic languages), a group of closely related languages of the Slavic peoples and a subgroup... Voivode (as it is spelled in the Oxford English Dictionary), or less commonly voivod, is a Slavic word that originally denoted the principal commander of a military force. ...

History

Ancient Rome

The Paladines of the Imperial Guard were named after its neighboring Scholae Palatinae. The Scholae Palatinae, itself named after its location on Palatine Hill, the mythical founding place of Rome, was the older of two schools of the ancient Salii brotherhood of God of War Mars, which lent some of their symbols to the imperial, later the papal palace.^[3] The Scholae Palatinae (literally Palatine College), also known as Palitini, were an elite troop of soldiers in the Roman army created by the Emperor Constantine the Great to provide personal protection of the Emperor and his immediate family. ... The Scholae Palatinae (literally Palatine College), also known as Palitini, were an elite troop of soldiers in the Roman army created by the Emperor Constantine the Great to provide personal protection of the Emperor and his immediate family. ... 17th century aviaries on the hill, built by Rainaldi for Odoardo Cardinal Farnese: once wirework cages surmounted them. ... The Salii were Roman priests of Mars. ... Mars, painting by Diego Velazquez Mars was the Roman warrior god, the son of Juno and Jupiter, husband of Bellona, and the lover of Venus. ...

Official and ceremonial hat of the Salii, later adopted by the Catholic Church

Originally the term paladine was applied to the Chamberlains and to some troops guarding the palace of the Roman emperor. In Constantine's time, the title was also used for the most advanced field force of the army, the Praetorian Guard, that might guard the Roman Emperor on campaigns.^[4] The traditions of the two groups of 12 Salii priests and of the Praetorian Guard soon merged into one, creating an image of an influential official with nonphysical, even sacral connotations. Image File history File links Apex_(hat). ... Image File history File links Apex_(hat). ... Look up chamberlain in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Praetorian Guard of Augustus - 1st century. ...

Holy Roman Empire

From the Middle Ages on, the term palatine was applied to various different officials across Europe. The most important of these was the comes palatinus, the count palatine, who in Merovingian and Carolingian times (5th through 10th century) was an official of the sovereign's household, in particular of his court of law. The count palatine was the official representative at proceedings of the court such as oath takings or judicial sentences and was in charge of the records of those developments. At first he examined cases in the king's court and was authorized to carry out the decisions, in time, these rights extended to having his own judicial rights. In addition to those responsibilities, the count palatine had administrative functions, especially concerning the king's household. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... For other uses, see Merovingian (disambiguation). ... Also see: France in the Middle Ages. ... This article is about courts of law. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In the ninth century Carolingean rule came to an end and the title of Holy Roman emperor with it. About a century later the title was resurrected by Otto I though the new empire was now centered in Germany rather than France. Under the German kings of the Saxon and Salian dynasties (10th to 12th century), the function of the counts palatine corresponded to those of the missi dominici at the Carolingian Court. They had various tasks: representatives of the king in the provinces, they were responsible for the administration of the royal domain and for the protecting and guiding the legal system in certain duchies, such as Saxony and Bavaria, and, in particular, Lotharingia. Later other palatine rights were absorbed by ducal dynasties, by local families, or, in Italy, by bishops. Increasingly, the count palatine of Lotharingia, whose office had been attached to the royal palace at Aachen from the 10th century onward, became the real successor to the Carolingian count palatine. From his office grew the Countship Palatine of the Rhine, or simply the Palatinate, which became a great territorial power from the time of the emperor Frederick I (Barbarossa) (d. 1190) on. The term palatine reoccurs under Charles IV, but they had only voluntary jurisdiction and some honorific functions. Otto I at his victory over Berengar of Friuli Grave of Otto I in Magdeburg Otto I the Great ( November 23, 912 - May 7, 973), son of Henry I the Fowler, king of the Germans, and Matilda of Ringelheim, was Duke of Saxony, King of the Germans and arguably the... Location Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Administration Country NUTS Region DED Capital Dresden Minister-President Georg Milbradt (CDU) Governing parties CDU / SPD Votes in Bundesrat 4 (from 69) Basic statistics Area  18,416 km² (7,110 sq mi) Population 4,252,000 (11/2006)[1]  - Density 231 /km... The Salian Dynasty of the Holy Roman Empire was founded by Conrad II (c. ... A Missus Dominicus (pl. ... Location Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Administration Country NUTS Region DED Capital Dresden Minister-President Georg Milbradt (CDU) Governing parties CDU / SPD Votes in Bundesrat 4 (from 69) Basic statistics Area  18,416 km² (7,110 sq mi) Population 4,252,000 (11/2006)[1]  - Density 231 /km... For other uses, see Bavaria (disambiguation). ... Lotharingia (yellow), as established by the Treaty of Verdun, 843, and reduced by the Treaty of Mersen, 870 Lotharingia or Lorraine was a short-lived kingdom in western Europe, the aggregate of territories belonging to Lothair, King of Lotharingia (reigned 855–869), who received it in 855 from his father... Oche redirects here; in darts the oche is the line from which players must throw. ... Palatinate or Pfalz (German) can refer to: the Palatinate or Electoral Palatinate (German: Kurpfalz), a historic state within the Holy Roman Empire. ... Frederick Barbarossa in a 13th century Chronicle. ...

Catholic Church

Main article: Palatinus (Roman Catholic Church)

In the Middle Ages, the judices palatini ('[papal] palace judges') were the highest administrative officers of the pope's household; with the growth of the temporal power of the popes they acquired great importance. Palatinus, (plural: Palatini) Latin for palatial, enters in designations for various ecclesiastical offices, primarily, of certain high officials in the papal court: // In the Middle Ages, the judices palatini ([papal] palace judges) were the highest administrative officers of the popes household; with the growth of the temporal power of... Palatinus, (plural: Palatini) Latin for palatial, enters in designations for various ecclesiastical offices, primarily, of certain high officials in the papal court: // In the Middle Ages, the judices palatini ([papal] palace judges) were the highest administrative officers of the popes household; with the growth of the temporal power of...

Modern usage

In Early Modern England, the term palatinate, or county palatine, was also applied to counties of lords who could exercise powers normally reserved to the crown. Likewise, there were palatine provinces among the English colonies in North America: Cecilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore, was granted palatine rights in Maryland in 1632, as were the proprietors of the Carolinas in 1663.^[5] Baron Baltimore is a defunct title in the Peerage of Ireland. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Largest metro area Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N... See also: 1632 (novel) Events February 22 - Galileos Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is published July 23 - 300 colonists for New France depart Dieppe November 8 - Wladyslaw IV Waza elected king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth after Zygmunt III Waza death November 16 - Battle of Lützen...

In 19th century Britain and Germany, paladin was an official rank and considered an honorary title for one in service of the emperors. It was a Knight with additional honours, they were entitled to exercise powers normally reserved to the crown.^[6] For other uses, see Knight (disambiguation) or Knights (disambiguation). ...

During the German Third Reich, Hermann Göring was also given the title “Paladin”, referring to the tradition of a title that made the carrier second to the king.^[7] Nazi Germany, or the Third Reich, commonly refers to Germany in the years 1933–1945, when it was under the firm control of the totalitarian and fascist ideology of the Nazi Party, with the Führer Adolf Hitler as dictator. ...   (January 12, 1893 – October 15, 1946) was a German politician and military leader, a leading member of the Nazi Party, second in command of the Third Reich, designated successor to Adolf Hitler, and commander of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force). ...

Fiction

Roland is girt with a sword by Charlemagne; from a manuscript of a chanson de geste.

Paladin as a word referring to a champion or warrior of the European Middle Ages is often used to describe Charlemagne's legendary retainers, the Twelve Peers of medieval chansons de geste and romances. In the original version in Latin, palatinus was used, and the number resembles that of the Salii priests mentioned above. These characters and their associated exploits are largely later fictional inventions, with some basis on historical Frankish retainers of the 8th century and events such as the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and the confrontation of the Frankish Empire with Umayyad Al-Andalus in the Marca Hispanica Roland pledges his fealty to Charlemagne. ... Roland pledges his fealty to Charlemagne. ... This article is about the legendary figure. ... Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century Look up Sword in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ... Roland pledges his fealty to Charlemagne; from a manuscript of a chanson de geste. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ... Roland pledges his fealty to Charlemagne; from a manuscript of a chanson de geste. ... As a literary genre, romance or chivalric romance refers to a style of heroic prose and verse narrative current in Europe from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. ... The Salii were Roman priests of Mars. ... This article is about the Frankish people and society. ... Combatants Franks Basques Commanders Charlemagne Roland†, Eginhard, Anselmus Unknown (speculated: Duke Lop of Vasconia) Strength Major army Unknown (guerrilla party) Casualties Massacre of the Frankish rearguard but safety for the main force Unknown The Roncevaux Pass (French and English spelling, Roncesvalles in Spanish, Orreaga in Basque) is the site of... The Frankish Empire was the territory of the Franks, from the 5th to the 10th centuries, from 481 ruled by Clovis I of the Merovingian Dynasty, the first king of all the Franks. ... Flag Umayyad Empire at its greatest extent Capital Damascus Capital-in-exile Córdoba Language(s) Arabic Religion Islam Government Monarchy History  - Established 660  - Disestablished 750 Mashriq Dynasties  Maghrib Dynasties  The Umayyad Dynasty (Arabic,بنو أمية ) (Banu Umayyah), whose name derives from Umayya ibn Abd Shams, the great-grandfather of the first... Al-Andalus is the Arabic name given the Iberian Peninsula by its Muslim conquerors; it refers to both the Caliphate proper and the general period of Muslim rule (711–1492). ... By the second half of the ninth century, three political subdivisions (marches) existed in the eastern Pyrenees: Toulouse (green), Gothia (blue), and Hispania (pink). ...

The names of the twelve paladins vary from romance to romance, and often more than twelve paladins are named. The number is popular because it resembles the twelve Apostles – giving the king the position of Jesus not out of arrogance, but the conscience of the holy mission a king has. All Carolingian paladine stories feature paladins by the names of Roland and Oliver. Other recurring characters are Archbishop Turpin, Ogier the Dane, Huon of Bordeaux, Fierabras, Renaud de Montauban, and Ganelon. Tales of the paladins of Charlemagne once rivaled the stories of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table in popularity. Ariosto and Boiardo, whose works were once as widely read and respected as Shakespeare's, contributed most prominently to the literary/poetical reworking of the tales of the epic deeds of the paladins. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      For... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... Also see: France in the Middle Ages. ... Turpin (d. ... H.P. Pedersen-Dans statue of Holger Danske at Kronborg castle, Denmark Ogier the Dane (Holger Danske) is a fictional Danish hero who first appears in the Old French chanson de geste. ... Huon of Bordeaux is the title character of a 13th century French romance (chanson de geste). ... Fierabras (from French a bras fier, on brave arm) or Ferumbras is a Saracen knight appearing in several chansons de geste and other material relating to the Matter of France. ... Renaud de Montauban, also known as Rinaldo di Montalbano, was a fictional hero who was introduced to literature in a twelfth century Old French chanson de geste. ... In the Matter of France, Ganelon is the knight who betrayed Charlemagnes army to the Muslims, leading to the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see King Arthur (disambiguation). ... King Arthur presides at the Round Table. ... Ludovico Ariosto (September 8, 1474 _ July 6, 1533) was a Ferrarese poet, author of the epic poem Orlando furioso (1516), Orlando Enraged. He was born at Reggio, in Hungary in 1518, and wished Aniosto to accompany him. ... Matteo Maria Boiardo (c. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

The death of Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux, from an illustrated manuscript of the 1450s

The twelve paladins of Charlemagne are listed in the Old French Chanson de Roland as follows: Roland, Charlemagne's nephew and the chief hero among the paladins, Oliver, Roland's friend and strongest ally, and Gérin, Gérier, Bérengier, Otton, Samson, Engelier, Ivon, Ivoire, Anséis, Girard (similar spellings are possible). Image File history File links Mort_de_Roland. ... Image File history File links Mort_de_Roland. ... Events and Trends Fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ... Old French was the Romance dialect continuum spoken in territories corresponding roughly to the northern half of modern France and parts of modern Belgium and Switzerland from around 1000 to 1300. ... The Song of Roland (La Chanson de Roland) is an 11th century Old French epic poem about the Battle of Roncevaux Pass (or Roncesvalles) fought by Roland of the Brittany Marches and his fellow paladins. ... This article is about the legendary figure. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ... In the Matter of France, especially the French epic The Song of Roland, Olivier was the title characters closest friend, advisor, and confidant. ...

The Italians Ariosto and Boiardo listed the paladins quite differently, but kept the number of twelve:

• Orlando — Roland, Charlemagne's nephew and the chief hero among the paladins.
• Oliver — rival to Roland
• Ferumbras — (Fierabras), the Saracen who became a Christian
• Astolpho — descended from Charles Martel and cousin to Orlando
• Ogier the Dane
• Ganelon the betrayer, who appears in Canto XXXII of the Inferno by Dante Alighieri
• Rinaldo — Renaud de Montauban
• Malagigi — Maugris, a sorcerer
• Florismart — friend to Orlando
• Guy de Bourgogne
• Namo — (Naimon, Aymon, or Namus), Rinaldo's father
• Otuel — another converted Saracen

The Celtic revival of the 1880s benefited the Arthurian material and encouraged its reworking and recirculation. No such aura of latter-day romance could assist the Charlemagne material, which remained strongly Christian and triumphant in its presentation in contrast to the melancholy of the ultimate failure of the Arthurian heroes, and their ambiguous position at the transition from Celtic paganism to Christianity. As a result, contemporary readers know Arthur and his Camelot well while hearing little of the paladins of Charlemagne, who once enjoyed similar renown. This article is about the character from Renaissance and Baroque literature and music. ... This article is about the legendary figure. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ... Fierabras (from French a bras fier, on brave arm) or Ferumbras is a Saracen knight appearing in several chansons de geste and other material relating to the Matter of France. ... Saracens was a term used in the Middle Ages for those who professed the religion of Islam. ... Astolpho is a fictional character in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto and is one of Charlemagnes paladins. ... Charles Martel (or, in modern English, Charles the Hammer) (23 August 686 – 22 October 741) was proclaimed Mayor of the Palace, ruling the Franks in the name of a titular King, and proclaimed himself Duke of the Franks (the last four years of his reign he did not even bother... H.P. Pedersen-Dans statue of Holger Danske at Kronborg castle, Denmark Ogier the Dane (Holger Danske) is a fictional Danish hero who first appears in the Old French chanson de geste. ... In the Matter of France, Ganelon is the knight who betrayed Charlemagnes army to the Muslims, leading to the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. ... For other uses see The Divine Comedy (disambiguation), Dantes Inferno (disambiguation), and The Inferno (disambiguation) Dante shown holding a copy of The Divine Comedy, next to the entrance to Hell, the seven terraces of Mount Purgatory and the city of Florence, with the spheres of Heaven above, in Michelino... Dante redirects here. ... Renaud de Montauban, also known as Rinaldo di Montalbano, was a fictional hero who was introduced to literature in a twelfth century Old French chanson de geste. ... Maugris (Malagigi in Italian), cousin to Rinaldo, and son of Beuves of Aygremont. ... Duke Naimon, also called Aymon, Namo, and Namus, is a character in Old French chansons de geste. ... The Celtic Revival, also known as the Irish Literary Revival, was begun by Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn and William Butler Yeats in Ireland in 1896. ... // Development and commercial production of electric lighting Development and commercial production of gasoline-powered automobile by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Maybach First commercial production and sales of phonographs and phonograph recordings. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Celtic polytheism (also called Druidic polytheism) is the term for the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. ... This article is about the mythical castle. ... For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation). ...

In J.R.R Tolkien's 1950s trilogy The Lord of the Rings, the father of Peregrin Took, a principal hobbit character, is named Paladin. J. R. R. Tolkien in 1916. ... This article is about the novel. ... Peregrin Took (T.A. 2990–F.A. 70), better known to his friends as Pippin, is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth, a Hobbit, and one of Frodo Bagginss youngest but dearest friends. ... For other uses, see Hobbit (disambiguation). ...

In the late 1950s and early 1960s an American television series, "Have Gun – Will Travel," starred Richard Boone as a "knight without armor" called "Paladin". The series has been lauded as a bridge between the "squeaky clean" John Wayne genre and the darker persona of "The Man with No Name" played by Clint Eastwood. For the African-American jazz musician, see Richard Bently Boone. ... For other persons named John Wayne, see John Wayne (disambiguation). ... ... For other uses, see Clint Eastwood (disambiguation). ...

In the Japanese manga Hellsing, Father Alexander Anderson is known as "The Paladin". This article is about the manga and anime franchise. ... This article deals with Alexander Anderson from the Hellsing series. ...

Present day

The official title has gone out of fashion, but the word "paladin" is still used to describe a benevolent, heroic champion, or the defender of a good cause.

Some modern role playing games (such as Dungeons & Dragons, Dark Age of Camelot and World of Warcraft), as well as pieces of fantasy literature, make use of a "paladin" character class based on this concept. Typically a paladin has both melee and healing abilities. This article is about traditional role-playing games. ... This article is about the role-playing game. ... Dark Age of Camelot is a 3D medieval fantasy MMORPG that revolves around the war between three realms at the end of King Arthurs rule: Arthurian-inspired Albion, Norse mythology inspired Midgard and Celtic Hibernia. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is the fourth game in the Warcraft series, excluding expansion packs and the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. ... For other uses, see Fantasy (disambiguation). ... Paladin is a character class in Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and later role-playing games, many of which were influenced by D&D. The class is loosely based on the paladins of medieval romance. ... This article is about a concept in role-playing games. ... For other uses, see Melee (disambiguation). ...

Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, uses the nickname "Paladins" for their athletic teams. The Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, is represented in Canadian Interuniversity Sport by the RMC Paladins logo. The Bell Tower Furman University is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. ... For other places with the same name, see Greenville. ... The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), is the military academy of the Canadian Forces and is a full degree-granting university. ... Murney Tower, Kingston The Fort Henry Guard performing an historical demonstration The Prince George Hotel Kingston, Ontario, the first capital[1] of Canada, is located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, where the lake runs into the St. ... The RMC Paladins are the athletic teams that represent Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. ...

Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, of DC Comics fame, are called Paladins in the newly released DC Comic, "Trinity", issue #1. Superman is a fictional character and comic book superhero , originally created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian artist Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. ... Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a DC Comics fictional superhero who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... For other uses, see Wonder Woman (disambiguation). ... DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company. ...

In the film Jumper, Samuel L. Jackson's character and his cohorts are called Paladins, this is to connect them to the ancient office. In addition, Samuel L. Jackson's character in Jumper is named Roland, who was one of Charlemagne's Paladins. Jumper is a 2008 science fiction film loosely based on the 1992 science fiction novel Jumper by Steven Gould. ... Samuel Jackson redirects here. ...

Notes

References

• Conradus the priest (12th century), Song of Roland. ISBN 3-920153-02-2.
• Frank, Grace, La Passion du Palatinus : mystère du XIVe siècle, in : Les Classiques français du moyen âge (30) Paris 1922.
• Internet Movie Database, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050025/
• Have Gun – Will Travel closing theme song, http://www.hgwt.com/ballad.wav