Historical Events from This Year 778
Charlemagne's Encounter at Roncevaux Pass
The Battle of Roncevaux Pass was a confrontation between the forces of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, and the Basque tribes. Charlemagne was returning from a military campaign in Spain when his rearguard was ambushed in the narrow mountain pass by local Basque fighters. The Basques capitalized on their knowledge of the terrain, resulting in a surprise attack that decimated Charlemagne's troops.
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Roland
Served as a military leader during the reign of Charlemagne, notably led the rear guard of the Frankish army during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778. This battle was portrayed in the epic poem 'The Song of Roland', which details his heroism and sacrifice in combat against the Basques. His actions contributed to the preservation of the Frankish empire in the face of emerging threats.
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