No. 3,095 in the Index · Military
Charles Martel
Frankish military and political leader (c. 688–741).
The record
Charles Martel was a Frankish military and political leader. Born on 23 August 688 in Herstal, Martel died on 22 October 741 in Quierzy at the age of 53.
Positions held include Mayor of the Palace (717–741) and Mayor of the Palace (718–741).
With a Wikipedia article in 86 languages, Charles Martel is No. 3,095 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 23 August 688, Herstal
- Died
- 22 October 741, Quierzy (aged 53)
- Country
- Franciaf
- Known as
- Statesperson, military leader
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- Latin, Old High German
- Children
- 8
- Wikipedia editions
- 86
Did you know
29
Was 29 when first mayor of the Palace (717).
53
Lived to 53.
23 Aug
Shares a birthday with Louis XVI of France and Kobe Bryant.
2
Two people in the Index born in Herstal, with Pepin of Herstal.
86
Has a Wikipedia article in 86 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 717–741Mayor of the Palace
- 718–741Mayor of the Palace
Connections
Charles Martel
- FatherPepin of Herstal
- MotherAlpaida
- SpouseRotrude of Trier
- SpouseRuodhaid
- SpouseSwanachild
- SiblingDrogo of Champagne
- SiblingGrimoald the Younger
- SiblingChildebrand I
- ChildCarloman
- ChildPepin the Short
- ChildHiltrud
- ChildAuda of France
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