Pepin the Short

King of the Franks from 751 to 768
Person human Q81212
Pepin the Short
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Pepin the Short

Summary

Pepin the Short is a human[1]. Born in Liège[2], he… he was born on +0715-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Saint-Denis[4]. He died on +0768-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,090 views/month, #5,953 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Pepin the Short's place of birth was Liège[2].
  • Pepin the Short passed away in Saint-Denis[4].
  • Pepin the Short was born on +0715-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Pepin the Short was born on +0714-00-00T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Pepin the Short died on +0768-09-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Pepin the Short died on +0768-00-00T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Pepin the Short is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[10].
  • Pepin the Short's father was Charles Martel[11].
  • Pepin the Short's mother was Rotrude of Trier[12].
  • Pepin the Short was married to Bertrada of Laon[13].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Charlemagne[14].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Carloman I[15].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Gisela, Abbess of Chelles[16].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Pepin[17].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Chrothais[18].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Adelais[19].
  • Pepin the Short held citizenship in Francia[20].
  • Pepin the Short worked as a monarch[6].
  • Pepin the Short held the position of Mayor of the Palace[21].
  • Pepin the Short held the position of king of Franks[22].
  • Pepin the Short is recorded as male[23].
  • Pepin the Short's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Pepin the Short's family is recorded as Carolingian dynasty[25].
  • Pepin the Short's noble title is recorded as king of Franks[26].
  • Pepin the Short's Commons category is recorded as Pépin le Bref[27].

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Origins and Family

Pepin the Short's place of birth was Liège[2]. Recorded date of birth include +0715-00-00T00:00:00Z[3] and +0714-00-00T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was Charles Martel[11]. His mother was Rotrude of Trier[12].

Career and Affiliations

Pepin the Short worked as a monarch[6]. Positions held include Mayor of the Palace[21], a position[28], founded in 0560[29] and king of Franks[22], a noble title[30].

Personal Life

Pepin the Short was married to Bertrada of Laon[13]. Children include Charlemagne[14], a monarch[31], 0748–0814[32], of Francia[33]; Carloman I[15], a monarch[34], 0751–0771[35], of France[36]; Gisela, Abbess of Chelles[16], a nun[37], 0757–0810[38], of France[39]; Pepin[17], 0759–0761[40]; Chrothais[18]; and Adelais[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +0768-09-24T00:00:00Z[5] and +0768-00-00T00:00:00Z[9]. Pepin the Short passed away in Saint-Denis[4]. He is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[10].

Why It Matters

Pepin the Short ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,090 views/month, #5,953 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Pepin the Short born?

Pepin the Short's place of birth was Liège[2].

Where did Pepin the Short die?

Pepin the Short died in Saint-Denis[4].

Who were Pepin the Short's parents?

Pepin the Short's father was Charles Martel[11]. Pepin the Short's mother was Rotrude of Trier[12].

Who was Pepin the Short married to?

Pepin the Short's spouses include Bertrada of Laon[13].

What did Pepin the Short do for work?

Pepin the Short worked as monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . encyclopedia.kids.net.au. encyclopedia.kids.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . Q24482510. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Karl der Große (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . Q24482510. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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