What Do You Know About Count Roland

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1. He reports to Count Odo during his time, he died in the city of?

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During his time, the person in question reported to Count Odo, and he died in the city of Roncesvalles.

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Count Roland of Paris was Count Odo’s first-in-command, and served as the captain of the guard. Take a quiz and learn about the Count

2. The song of Roland contains two horn scenes, he was buried in?

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The correct answer is Basilica of Saint-Romain. The song of Roland, an epic poem, features two horn scenes, and it is believed that Roland, the protagonist of the poem, was buried in the Basilica of Saint-Romain. This basilica, located in France, is associated with the legendary knight Roland and is a popular pilgrimage site for those interested in the story of the song of Roland.

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3. Count Roland was a Frankish military leader under commander?

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Count Roland was a Frankish military leader who served under Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and Lombards and later the Emperor of the Carolingian Empire. Charlemagne was known for his military campaigns and expansion of his empire, and Count Roland played a significant role in these conquests. As a trusted commander under Charlemagne, Count Roland led many successful military campaigns and was known for his bravery and loyalty. Therefore, the correct answer is Charlemagne.

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4. Count Roland was a military governor of the Breton March, responsible for defending?

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Count Roland was a military governor of the Breton March, which was a region located on Francia's frontier. As a military governor, his primary responsibility was to defend this frontier region from any potential threats or invasions. Therefore, the correct answer is Francia's frontier.

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5. His only historical attestation is in Einhard's Vita Karoli Magni. He died in the year?

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The correct answer is 778AD because the question states that his only historical attestation is in Einhard's Vita Karoli Magni, which implies that there is evidence of his existence in that specific document. Since the question does not provide any other information about the person or his life, we can conclude that his death occurred in 778AD based on the given historical attestation.

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6. Count Roland was part of the Frankish rearguard killed by rebellious Basques in?

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Count Roland was part of the Frankish rearguard killed by rebellious Basques in Iberia. This refers to the historical event known as the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, which took place in 778 AD in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. Count Roland, a military commander, was leading the rear guard of Charlemagne's army when they were ambushed and defeated by Basque tribesmen. This event is significant in history and also serves as the inspiration for the epic poem "The Song of Roland."

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7. Stories of Count Roland death at Roncevaux Pass was embellished in later?

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The correct answer is A and C only because both Medieval and Renaissance literature have embellished the stories of Count Roland's death at Roncevaux Pass. These historical events have been exaggerated and embellished in later retellings and literary works from these time periods. The Beethoven novel is not relevant to this question as it does not pertain to the embellishment of Count Roland's death.

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8. Count Roland was a central figure in the legendary material surrounding him, collectively known as?

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Count Roland was a central figure in the legendary material surrounding him, collectively known as the Matter of France. This term refers to the body of medieval literature and legends that revolve around the history, myths, and heroic deeds of Charlemagne and his knights. Count Roland, also known as Roland the Brave, is one of the most prominent characters in this literary tradition, particularly famous for his heroic stand against the Saracens at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. Therefore, the correct answer is Matter of France.

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9. Count Roland was an unstoppable champion of the Frankish people. Roland is from?

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Count Roland is a historical figure who is known for his role in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778. He was a Frankish military leader and a trusted commander of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks. While Roland was a Frankish nobleman, he is believed to have originated from the region that is now Germany. Therefore, the correct answer is Germany.

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10. He later became one of the principal figures in the literary cycle known as the?

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The correct answer is "Matter of France." The phrase "one of the principal figures" suggests that the person mentioned in the question played a significant role in a particular literary cycle. The term "Matter of France" refers to a collection of medieval French epic poems and legends that revolve around the history and mythology of Charlemagne and his knights. Therefore, it can be inferred that the person mentioned in the question became an important figure in this literary cycle.

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He reports to Count Odo during his time, he died in the city of?
The song of Roland contains two horn scenes, he was buried in?
Count Roland was a Frankish military leader under commander?
Count Roland was a military governor of the Breton March, responsible...
His only historical attestation is in Einhard's Vita Karoli Magni. He...
Count Roland was part of the Frankish rearguard killed by rebellious...
Stories of Count Roland death at Roncevaux Pass was embellished in...
Count Roland was a central figure in the legendary material...
Count Roland was an unstoppable champion of the Frankish people....
He later became one of the principal figures in the literary cycle...
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