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 Portrait of El Cid, from The Historians' History of the World, 1904. Public Domain More in Who's WhoEl Cid ResourcesMore Resources Related to El CidEl CidThis profile of El Cid is part ofWho's Who in Medieval History A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z El Cid was also known as:Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, Ruy Díaz de Vivar (also spelled Bivar), and El Campeador ("the Champion"). His title of "the Cid" comes from a Spanish dialect of Arabic, sidi, meaning "sir" or "lord," and was a title he acquired during his lifetime.El Cid was noted for:Being the national hero of Spain. El Cid displayed remarkable military ability in his conquest of Valencia, and after his death he became the subject of many legends, stories, and poems, including the 12th-century epic El cantar de mío Cid ("The Song of the Cid").Occupations & Roles in Society:Places of Residence and Influence:Important Dates:About El Cid:For information about El Cid's life and achievements, see your Guide's concise biography.El Cid Resources:Concise Biography of El CidEl Cid in Print El Cid on the Web Who's Who Directories: A B C D E F G H I J K L M Index by Profession, Achievement, or Role in Society More in Who's WhoEl Cid ResourcesMore Resources Related to El Cid |
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