Born
736
Died
778
Nationality
Frankish
Events involving Roland (2)
778
ID: 2894
Spanish campaign - Charlemagne crosses Pyrenees, besieges Zaragoza unsuccessfully, retreats
ID: 2894
778
ID: 2895
August 15, 778
Battle of Roncesvalles Pass - Basques ambush Frankish rearguard, Roland killed, becomes legend of Song of Roland
ID: 2895