Naimon, Duke of

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, also called Naimes, Naime, Naymon, Namo, and Namus, is a character of the

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stories concerning

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and his

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s, and appears in

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''chansons de geste'' (like ''The Song of Roland'') and Italian romance (heroic literature), romance Epic poetry, epics. He is traditionally Charlemagne's wisest and most trusted advisor. In the ''Song of Roland'', Naimon supports Ganelon's proposal to make peace with King Marsile. He does not suspect Ganelon's treachery. Later, he organizes the divisions of Charlemagne's army and participates in the battle against Baligant. In '' Le Pèlerinage de Charlemagne'' he is included among the Twelve Peers. In later romances he is given a son, Sir Bertram.Walpole, Ronald N. (1947). "'Syr Bertram the Baner' in the Middle-English Romance Otuel and Roland." ''Modern Language Notes'', Vol. 62, No. 3 (Mar. 1947), pp. 179–184 In ''

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'' he appears at the beginning of the story, holding

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captive. Naimon's character may be summarized thus:

References

Fictional characters introduced in the 11th century Fictional knights Matter of France Characters in The Song of Roland Characters in Orlando Innamorato and Orlando Furioso Fictional dukes and duchesses {{europe-myth-stub