The Song of Roland

Baldwin

Also known as: Baldewin · Family: Franks · Role: Guenes's son · First appears: Laisses XIX–XXIV

In Laisses XIX–XXIV, Guenes names his son Baldwin, saying that he “shews the knightly strain,” and leaves him his honours and domain. He asks that Baldwin be cared for, for he will look for his father in vain.

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  • Guenes leaves his honours and domain to Baldwin.(Laisses XIX–XXIV)
    • With: Guenes
    • “To him I leave my honours and domain. Care well for him; he'll look for me in vain.”

Laisses XIX–XXIV

  • parent: Guenes “And I've a son, there is no prettier swain: Baldwin, men say he shews the knightly strain.”

Laisses XXV–XXX

  • parent: Guenes “And Baldewin, my son, whom you have seen;”

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