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12/22/2009, 6:48 PM K.E. Patrick

Name Ganelon
Gender Masculine
Usage Literature
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Meaning & History

Ganelon was the name of the French knight who betrayed Roland and King Charlemagne in "La Chanson de Roland." Because of his treachery Roland, the hero of the famous poem, was killed, along with the rear guard of Charlemagne. In the end, Ganelon dies a brutal death for his treason.
Added 12/22/2009 by K.E. Patrick