Ogier the Dane

A Frank count. Ogier was often called Ogier the Dane. He was a main character in his own chanson.

In Chanson de Roland, he was nominated by Ganelon to serve as the vanguard of Charlemagne's army at Rencesvals, a position that was normally given to Roland.

In the battle against Baligant's army, Ogier commanded three divisions of twenty thousand knights, consisting of two French divisions and one Bavarian division.

Before Charlemagne fought and killed Baligant, it was Ogier who killed the standard bearer, Amborre of Oluferne. Baligant, being superstitious, now believed he was wrong in attacking Charlemagne.