Pepin the Short
King of the Franks from 751 to 768
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Summary
Pepin the Short was born on 715[1] in Liège[2]. He died on September 24, 768[3], in Saint-Denis[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,357 views/month, #5,953 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 714[7], 715[8]
- Date of death: 768[9]
- Place of burial: Basilica of Saint-Denis[10]
- Father: Charles Martel[11]
- Mother: Rotrude of Trier[12]
- Spouse: Bertrada of Laon[13]
- Child: Charlemagne[14], Carloman I[15], Gisela, Abbess of Chelles[16], Pepin[17], Chrothais[18], Adelais[19]
- Country of citizenship: Francia[20]
- Position held: Mayor of the Palace[21], king of Franks[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: Carolingian dynasty[24]
- Noble title: king of Franks[25]
- Commons category: Pépin le Bref[26]
- Military, police or special rank: army general[27]
- Given name: Pipino[28], Pippin[29]
- Relative: Pepin of Herstal[30]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], New International Encyclopedia[34]
- Name in native language: Pippinus Brevis[35], Pépin le Bref[36]
- Owner of: Büraburg[37]
Why It Matters
Pepin the Short has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Pepin the Short born?
Pepin the Short was born in Liège[2].
Where did Pepin the Short die?
Pepin the Short passed away 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 a monarch[5].