# Charlemagne — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Charlemagne in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** King Charlemagne, Charles, king Charles, royal Charles

**First appearance:** 0003-canto-i

## Who they are

Emperor of the Franks, leader of the Christian forces.

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