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   May 26, 2024 · As Mayor of the Palace, Charles Martel wielded power on a scale that dwarfed the Merovingian kings he nominally served. A warrior to the core, he spent much of his reign in the saddle, leading his armies on campaign after campaign to extend Frankish power and secure his borders.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Louis_I_of_HungaryLouis I of Hungary - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · The next day Charles of Durazzo – the husband of Joanna I's sister, Mary – was beheaded upon Louis's orders. The other princes were kept captive and sent to Hungary, together with Louis's infant nephew, Charles Martel. Louis marched to Naples in February.

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   2 days ago · Charles Martel of Anjou 1271–1295: Blanche of France c. 1278 –1305: Rudolf I 1281–1307 King of Bohemia: Frederick III the Fair 1289–1330 King of Germany r. 1314–1330: Isabella of Aragon 1305–1330: Agnes of Bohemia: Rudolf II 1270–1290 Duke of Austria r. 1282–1283: Wenceslaus II 1278–1305 King of Bohemia: Judith of Habsburg ...

4. www.thecollector.com › french-monarchy-earlyThe French Monarchy: From Clovis to the Capetians - TheCollector

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   Jun 8, 2024 · The first Carolingian of note was Charles Martel (died 741), who as Mayor of the Palace was the most senior noble in Francia and effectively ruled the Frankish territories through a Merovingian puppet king.

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   1 day ago · With the death in 1477 of Charles the Bold, France and the Habsburgs began a long process of dividing his rich Burgundian lands, leading to numerous wars. In 1532, Brittany was incorporated into the Kingdom of France. France engaged in the long Italian Wars (1494–1559), which marked the beginning of early modern France.

6. www.drps.ed.ac.uk › 24-25 › dptCourse Catalogue - Charles Martel in the Digital Age (PGHC11591)

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   May 22, 2024 · Charles Martel (d. 741) was an early medieval ruler of the Franks with a controversial modern reputation. In this course, we shall explore Martel's early medieval world through the historiography and the primary sources, and use this knowledge to consider Martel's public representation on the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which students will ...

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   What did Charles Martel do?

   • As Mayor of the Palace, Charles Martel wielded power on a scale that dwarfed the Merovingian kings he nominally served. A warrior to the core, he spent much of his reign in the saddle, leading his armies on campaign after campaign to extend Frankish power and secure his borders.

   Charles Martel: The Hammer of the Franks Who Forged Medieval Europe

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   Was Charles Martel a king?

   • The true rulers were the Mayors of the Palace, a position that had evolved from household steward to de facto king. [^1] It was into this milieu that Charles Martel was born around 688 AD, the illegitimate son of Pepin of Herstal, the Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia.

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   What role did Charles Martel play in medieval Europe?

   • There is no denying the long shadow that Charles Martel cast over medieval Europe. His military victories against the Muslims halted the advance of Islam and helped define the religious and cultural boundaries of the West.

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   Was Charles Martel a warlord?

   • But Charles Martel was more than just a warlord. He was also an astute politician who understood the importance of religion in consolidating his power.

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8. www.britannica.com › place › FranceFrance - Clovis, Merovingians, Franks | Britannica

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   6 days ago · When did Charles de Gaulle become famous? What were Charles de Gaulle’s policies as president of France? When did Charles de Gaulle lose power?