Paladin in attendance on Charlemagne who died in battle at Roncesvalles in 778 (6)

I believe the answer is:

roland

(Other definitions for roland that I've seen before include "Comrade of Oliver" , "Hero of early French epic poem" , "Man's name" , "Legendary fighter" , "Paladin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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