Gerard of Roussillon

Also spelt Gerart or Girart. Gerard of Roussillon was perhaps the oldest member of the Twelve Peers, since he was always called Gerard of Roussillon, the old.

Gerard of Roussillon was one of Marsile’s victims. Marsile also killed Yvoire and Yvon. Seeing them fallen, Roland angrily attacked Marsile; severing the Saracen’s sword hand before killing Jurfaleu the Blond, Marsile’s only son.

There is a chanson, Girart de Roussillon, where Gerard played a major role.