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It was a French poem written in the 11th century about Charlemagne, and it is suggested that the author of 'Las Sergas de Esplandian' may have based part of his book on this poem, possibly referencing the name 'Califern' or 'California'.
They think this book was written in 1510, but apparently the author of the book based part of it on the Song of Roland, which is a French poem written in the 11th century about Charlemagne in the 8th...
— Episode: Short Stuff: How California Got Its Name
Episode: Short Stuff: How California Got Its Name
It was a French poem written in the 11th century about Charlemagne, and it is suggested that the author of 'Las Sergas de Esplandian' may have based part of his book on this poem, possibly referencing the name 'Califern' or 'California'.
They think this book was written in 1510, but apparently the author of the book based part of it on the Song of Roland, which is a French poem written in the 11th century about Charlemagne in the 8th century.
And in this poem, Charlemagne lists a bunch of people that he expected to like combat him and come after him and rebel against him, including men of Africa. This is in quotes, men of Africa and those of Califern. Or California? Either way. C-A-L-I-F-E-R-N-E.