Charles Martel
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Charles Martel
Summary
Charles Martel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Herstal[2]. He was born on August 23, 688[3]. He died in Quierzy[4]. He died on October 22, 741[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6] and military leader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,431 views/month, #5,724 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Charles Martel was born in Herstal[2].
- Charles Martel died in Quierzy[4].
- Charles Martel was born on August 23, 688[3].
- Charles Martel died on October 22, 741[5].
- Charles Martel is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[9].
- Charles Martel's father was Pepin of Herstal[10].
- Charles Martel's mother was Alpaida[11].
- Charles Martel was married to Rotrude of Trier[12].
- Among Charles Martel's spouses was Ruodhaid[13].
- Charles Martel was married to Swanachild[14].
- A child of Charles Martel was Carloman[15].
- A child of Charles Martel was Pepin the Short[16].
- A child of Charles Martel was Hiltrud[17].
- A child of Charles Martel was Landrada[18].
- A child of Charles Martel was Auda of France[19].
- A child of Charles Martel was Bernard, son of Charles Martel[20].
- Charles Martel held citizenship in Francia[21].
- Charles Martel worked as a statesperson[6].
- Charles Martel worked as a military leader[7].
- Charles Martel held the position of Mayor of the Palace[22].
- Charles Martel held the position of Mayor of the Palace[23].
- Charles Martel is recorded as male[24].
- Charles Martel's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Charles Martel's family is recorded as Arnulfings[26].
- Charles Martel's family is recorded as Carolingian dynasty[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Charles Martel's place of birth was Herstal[2]. He was born on August 23, 688[3]. His father was Pepin of Herstal[10]. His mother was Alpaida[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include statesperson[6] and military leader[7]. Positions held include Mayor of the Palace[22], a position[28], founded in 0560[29].
Personal Life
Spouses include Rotrude of Trier[12], an aristocrat[30], 0690–0725[31]; Ruodhaid[13], an aristocrat[32], b. 0710[33]; and Swanachild[14], an aristocrat[34], 0700–0741[35]. Children include Carloman[15], a politician[36], 0710–0754[37], of Francia[38]; Pepin the Short[16], a monarch[39], 0715–0768[40], of Francia[41]; Hiltrud[17], a consort[42], 0715–0754[43]; Landrada[18], a nun[44], 0650–0700[45]; Auda of France[19], an aristocrat[46], 0715–0741[47]; and Bernard, son of Charles Martel[20], a feudatory[48], 0725–0787[49].
Death and Burial
Charles Martel died on October 22, 741[5]. He passed away in Quierzy[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Martel include Carolingian dynasty[50], a dynasty[51], in Carolingian Empire[52]; French battleship he[53], an ironclad warship[54]; and Charles Martel Group[55], a terrorist organization[56], in France[57], founded in 1973[58].
Why It Matters
Charles Martel ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,431 views/month, #5,724 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Carolingian dynasty[50], a dynasty[51], in Carolingian Empire[52]; French battleship he[53], an ironclad warship[54]; and Charles Martel Group[55], a terrorist organization[56], in France[57], founded in 1973[58].
FAQs
Where was Charles Martel born?
Charles Martel's place of birth was Herstal[2].
Where did Charles Martel die?
Charles Martel died in Quierzy[4].
Who were Charles Martel's parents?
Charles Martel's father was Pepin of Herstal[10]. Charles Martel's mother was Alpaida[11].
Who was Charles Martel married to?
Charles Martel's spouses include Rotrude of Trier[12], Ruodhaid[13], and Swanachild[14].
What did Charles Martel do for work?
Charles Martel worked as statesperson[6] and military leader[7].