Charles Martel

Born: 23-Aug-0676
Died: 22-Oct-0741 Charles Martel died at Quierzy in what is today the Aisne département in the Picardy region of France. He was interred at Saint Denis Basilica in Paris, France

Occupation: Charles Martel was Mayor of the Palace of the Kingdom of the Franks.

Comments: Charles Martel literally means Charles the Hammer. He was born in Herstal, Wallonia, Belgium as the elligitimate son of Pippin II and his concubine Alpaida.

Charles's Marriage #1

Spouse: Chrotrud (Married)
Children: Pippin III the Short, Carloman

Charles's Marriage #2

Spouse: Swanachild (Married)
Children: Grifo

Charles's Heritage

Parents: Pippin II the Younger of Herstal, Alpaida
Siblings: Drogo, Grimoald II, Childebrand

Charles's Picture Album