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شارل مارتل

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شارل مارتل

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Also known as Charles the Hammer, Karl Martell, Carolus Martellus, Karl, the Hammer, Karl the Hammer

Frankish military and political leader (c. 688–741)

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Charles Martel was a powerful Frankish military and political leader who lived from around 688 to 741 and is most famous for his victory at the Battle of Tours in 732, which halted Muslim expansion into Western Europe. His military successes and political consolidation of power made him one of the most influential figures in early medieval Europe and paved the way for his descendants, the Carolingian dynasty, to eventually rule a vast empire.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Francia
Place of birth
Herstal
Place of death
Quierzy
Mother
Alpaida
Occupation
military leader
Position held
Mayor of the Palace
Languages spoken
Old High German
Image
StrasbourgCath BasCoteN 10.JPG
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Charles Martel
date of death
0741-10-22
date of birth
0688-08-23
nickname
Tudes
name in native language
Carolus Martellus
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