Jozeran

Also known as: Jozerans · Family: Franks · Role: count · First appears: Laisses CCXI–CCXVI

Jozeran is among the vassals in whom Charles should have confidence. In Laisses CCXVII–CCXXII, he helps Naimes arrange the columns: together they muster the fifth, a Norman column led by Richard, then prepare the seventh, whose Peitevins and barons from Alverne are to be led by Jozeran and Godselmes.

Relationship record

Life events

• Gebuin and Jozeran are assigned to lead the following columns.(Laisses CCXVII–CCXXII)
  • With: Gebuin
  • “As many more shall after them advance, Whom Gebuins shall lead, also Lorains.” Naimes the Duke and the count Jozerans Go to adjust these columns in their ranks.”
• Naimes and Jozeran muster a fifth column and assign Richard to lead it.(Laisses CCXVII–CCXXII)
  • With: Naimes Richard
  • “Naimes the Duke and the count Jozerans The fifth column have mustered, of Normans, A thousand score, or so say all the Franks; Well armed are they, their horses charge and prance; Rather they'ld die, than eer be recreant; No race neath heav'n can more in th'field compass. Richard the old, lead them in th'field he shall,”
• Naimes prepares a seventh column, and Jozeran and Godselmes are assigned to lead it.(Laisses CCXVII–CCXXII)
  • With: Charles Naimes Godselmes
  • “Naimes the Duke the seventh next prepares Of Peitevins and barons from Alverne; Forty thousand chevaliers might be there; Their horses good, their arms are all most fair. They're neath a cliff, in a vale by themselves; With his right hand King Charles hath them blessed, Them Jozerans shall lead, also Godselmes.”

Laisses CCXI–CCXVI

• lord: Charles “In such vassals should man have confidence,”

Laisses CCXVII–CCXXII

• lord: Charles “Naimes the Duke and the count Jozerans Go to adjust these columns in their ranks.”

Laisses CCXXIII–CCXXVIII

• lord: Charles “While Jozerans and Neimes his stirrup held;”

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Extracted from the original text of The Song of Roland. Made with Rho MD.