Noun
the hero of a Spanish epic poem from the 12th century
Source: WordNetAnother legend states that in a competition of battle to become King Sancho's "Campeador", or champion, a knight on horseback wished to challenge El Cid. Source: Internet
Burgalese traditional representation (called "Gigantones") of El Cid that is taken to the streets during the town major festivity. Source: Internet
Count Lozano had previously mocked and slapped elderly Diego Laínez. 1344 medieval miniature showing the decapitation of Count Lozano by El Cid. Source: Internet
Defeat After his demise, but still during the siege of Valencia, legend holds that Jimena ordered that the corpse of El Cid be fitted with his armor and set atop his horse Babieca, to bolster the morale of his troops. Source: Internet
El Cid accepted or included suggestions from his troops. Source: Internet
El Cid died on June 10, 1099. citation His death was likely a result of the famine and deprivations caused by the siege. Source: Internet