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 (6,739 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's mother was Q141534132[12].
- Among Charles Martel's spouses was Rotrude of Trier[13].
- Charles Martel was married to Ruodhaid[14].
- Among Charles Martel's spouses was Swanachild[15].
- A child of Charles Martel was Carloman[16].
- A child of Charles Martel was Pepin the Short[17].
- A child of Charles Martel was Hiltrud[18].
- A child of Charles Martel was Landrada[19].
- A child of Charles Martel was Auda of France[20].
- A child of Charles Martel was Bernard, son of Charles Martel[21].
- Charles Martel held citizenship in Francia[22].
- Charles Martel worked as a statesperson[6].
- Charles Martel's professions included military leader[7].
- Charles Martel held the position of Mayor of the Palace[23].
- Charles Martel held the position of Mayor of the Palace[24].
- Charles Martel is recorded as male[25].
- Charles Martel's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Charles Martel's family is recorded as Arnulfings[27].
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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]. Mothers listed include Alpaida[11], an aristocrat[28], 0700–0714[29] and Q141534132[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include statesperson[6] and military leader[7]. Positions held include Mayor of the Palace[23], a position[30], founded in 0560[31].
Personal Life
Spouses include Rotrude of Trier[13], an aristocrat[32], 0690–0725[33]; Ruodhaid[14], an aristocrat[34], b. 0710[35]; and Swanachild[15], an aristocrat[36], 0700–0741[37]. Children include Carloman[16], a politician[38], 0710–0754[39], of Francia[40]; Pepin the Short[17], a monarch[41], 0715–0768[42], of Francia[43]; Hiltrud[18], a consort[44], 0715–0754[45]; Landrada[19], a nun[46], 0650–0700[47]; Auda of France[20], an aristocrat[48], 0715–0741[49]; and Bernard, son of Charles Martel[21], a feudatory[50], 0725–0787[51].
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[52], a dynasty[53], in Carolingian Empire[54]; French battleship he[55], an ironclad warship[56]; and Charles Martel Group[57], a terrorist organization[58], in France[59], founded in 1973[60].
Why It Matters
Charles Martel ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,739 views/month, #5,724 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include Carolingian dynasty[52], a dynasty[53], in Carolingian Empire[54]; French battleship he[55], an ironclad warship[56]; and Charles Martel Group[57], a terrorist organization[58], in France[59], founded in 1973[60].
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[13], Ruodhaid[14], and Swanachild[15].
What did Charles Martel do for work?
Charles Martel worked as statesperson[6] and military leader[7].