i do not if this help but her a response Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1040, Vivar, near Burgos, Spain -- July 10, 1099, Valencia), known as El Cid Campeador, was a Castilian nobleman, a military leader and diplomat who, after being exiled, conquered and governed the city of Valencia. Rodrigo Díaz was educated in the royal court of Castile and became the alférez, or chief general, of Alfonso VI, and his most valuable asset in the fight against the Moors. The name "El Cid" comes from the Spanish article El, and the dialectal Arabic word سيد sîdi or sayyid, which means "Lord". The title Campeador comes from campidoctor, a medieval Latin word roughly meaning "master of military arts", so El Cid Campeador translates as "The lord, master of military arts". He is considered the national hero of Spain.
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El Cantar del Mio Cid, writed arround year 1140.
A Spanish epic poem is a long narrative poem that typically celebrates the heroic achievements of a nation or group of people. One of the most famous examples is "Cantar de Mio Cid," which tells the story of the medieval Spanish knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, also known as El Cid. These poems are often characterized by their grandeur, moral themes, and cultural significance.
"El Cid," a Spanish epic poem, reflects values of chivalry, honor, and loyalty to country and faith. It portrays the legendary figure of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar as a heroic warrior who embodies these qualities in his quest for justice and glory. The poem also highlights themes of identity, exile, and redemption through El Cid's struggles and triumphs.
El Cid Campeador. has written: 'The poem of the Cid' -- subject(s): Romances 'Cantar de Rodrigo' -- subject(s): Romances 'Romancero e historia del mui Valeroso caballero El Cid Rui-Diaz de Vibar' 'El poema de Cod seleccion, estudios y notas por Jimena Menendez Pidal' 'Der Cid' -- subject(s): Romances 'Poema del Cid' -- subject(s): Romances
The epic poem of "El Cid" was written by an anonymous author, likely around the 12th century. It is one of the most significant works of Spanish medieval literature, celebrating the heroic deeds of the legendary Spanish knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, commonly known as El Cid.
The last name "del Cid" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the medieval Spanish epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which tells the story of the Castilian knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid. Families likely adopted this surname to honor or connect themselves with the legendary figure.