Engeler was a Gascon paladin from Bordeaux.
In Chanson de Roland, he killed Escremiz of Valterne and Esperveres son of Burdel.
A Saracen named Climborin from Saragossa killed Engeler. Climborin drove his spear through his body. Oliver avenged him with his sword, Halteclere.
Engeler.
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