Roland

1. Roland (Frankish: Hruodland, Italian: Orlando) is a character in medieval and Renaissance literature, the chief paladin of Charlemagne and a central figure in the Matter of France. It is thought the title character of the 12th century Song of Roland, which recounts his final stand against the Muslims during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, is based on a real person who died in that battle (under different circumstances), but the authors of most later chansons de geste and the Renaissance epics Orlando innamorato and Orlando furioso made little attempt to establish historical accuracy. 2. From the The American Heritage Dictionary Of The English Language. Roland{1}. A masculine given name. Roland{2}. n. A lengendary paladin and nephew of Charlemange killed in the battle against the Saracens at Roncesvalles. 3. An individual of high intellect, fun loving and irresistible to women.