Charles Martel
b. 688 | d. 741
Parents
- Father: Pepin II (–714)
Events
- Birth
- 688
- Death
- 741
Family
Spouse: (unknown)
Children:
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Pepin "The Short" (ABOUT 714–768)
Notes
Frankish ruler. Upon the death of his father (714), he seized control of Austrasia and Neustria. He later conquered Burgundy, Aquitaine, and Provence and subjugated many German tribes across the Rhine. In 732 at Tours he halted the advance of the Muslims from Spain. He divided his kingdom between his sons Pepin the Short and Carloman.