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Charles Martel

c. 688–741 CE · 8th century

Charles Martel was a Frankish military leader and mayor of the palace who effectively ruled the Frankish kingdom in the early eighth century. He defeated an Umayyad army at the Battle of Tours in 732 CE. His power laid the foundations of the Carolingian dynasty, and he was the grandfather of Charlemagne.

Charles Martel
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Mentioned in 4 profiles

Carolingian EmpireFoundationUmayyad CaliphateMilitarySaxonsMilitaryKingdom of the FranksMilitary, Summary

Mentioned in 8 state histories

Kingdom of the FranksAustrasiaNeustriaFrankish Kingdom of BurgundyFrisian KingdomDuchy of ThuringiaEarly Duchy of AquitaineImperial Abbey of Reichenau

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