Taillefer
Taillefer Taillefer was the surname of a Norman bard ... sometimes his first name is given as "Ivo"). He travelled to England during the Norman ... to Wace in the Roman de Rou, Taillefer recited a chanson to rouse the Norman ... in return. William granted him permission, and Taillefer died in the battle. Taillefer is ...
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Battle of Hastings
... it that William's minstrel and knight, Ivo Taillefer, begged his master for permission to strike ... of the battle. Permission was granted, and Taillefer rode before the English alone, tossing his ... English champion came from the ranks, and Taillefer quickly slew him, taking his head as ... invaders: later 12th century sources say that Taillefer charged into the English ranks and ...
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