Baligant

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In the Chanson de Roland, Baligant is the Emir of Babylon (i.e., Cairo, not the Mesopotamian Babylon), who tries to aid the defense of Zaragoza from Charlemagne. He is killed in the ensuing battle. He comes to the aid of his vassal Marsila and brings an immense army to fight Charlemagne. He is often seen as the parallel of Charles, them being both old, handsome and incredibly talented with a sword. One might say they were equals, except that Charlemagne had the help of Saint Gabriel.