El Cid

El Cid (b. Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, ca. 1043-1099) was a medieval Spanish knight. Also known as "Cid Campeador," his exploits in battle were chronicled in poem and song as early as the 12th century.
==References==
*The cover of the Spanish comic book Barrio Sésamo #10 depicts Caponata as El Cid (on a wooden horse). Perezgil says he understands her interest in El Cid, but wishes she'd find something other than his shell to use as a shield. 
==Connections==
*Charlton Heston played El Cid in the 1961 film. 
*Michael Hordern played Don Diego in the 1961 film.
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