Anseis

Arthurian Legends

A companion of Samson. In Chanson de Roland, he was called Anseis the fierce.

Anseis killed Turgis of Turteluse. Anseis was killed by an African prince named Malquiant, son of King Malcuid. Malquiant drove his weapon through the hero’s hauberk. It was Archbishop Turpin who avenged his death.

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