Name:

Charles Martel

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Birth:

676 Heristal, Leige, Belgium

Father:

Pepin II de Heristal

Mother:

Alpais de Heristal

Married:

Swanhilde of Bavaria 725

Children:

Born: ABT 726

Married:

Rotrude de Treves

Children:

Born: ABT 714

Died: 24 SEP 768 St. Denis, Paris, France

Married:

Sunnichild

Children:

Born: ABT 741

Married:

Rotrude de Treves

Children:

Born: ABT 716 Austrasia

Died: 754

Born: ABT 713 Swabia

Married:

Swanhilde of Bavaria 725

Children:

Born: ABT 730

Died: ABT 784

Married:

Rotrude de Treves

Children:

Born: ABT 715 Moselle, Austrasia

Died: 754

Born:

Death:

22 OCT 741 Quierey, Aisne, France

Remarks:

Grandfather of Charlemagne. Charles was known for his military successes. He was victor at Battle of Tours over the invading Saracens, a major step in defending Western Christian civilization. Martel=Hammer.