One of the twelve legendary peers or noble companions in the court of Charlemagne, famous from medieval French literature.
From Old French 'douze' (twelve) and 'per' (peer), combining the French words for twelve and equal/peer. The term became famous through medieval romances, particularly the Song of Roland, which chronicled these legendary knights.
The douzepers are basically the medieval European version of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table—twelve super-famous warriors whose stories were so popular that they inspired countless poems, songs, and legends across France and beyond.
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