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Pepin II (c. 635 – 16 December 714), commonly known as Pepin of Herstal, was a Frankish statesman and military leader who de facto ruled Francia as the Mayor of the Palace from 680 until his death. He took the title Duke and Prince of the Franks upon his conquest of all the Frankish realms.
Jun 7, 2017 · Pippin of Herstal (in French, Pépin d’Héristal ); also known as Pippin the Younger; also spelled Pepin. Pippin II was known for: Being the first "Mayor of the Palace" to take effective control of the kingdom of the Franks, while the Merovingian kings ruled in name only. Occupations: King. Military Leader. Places of Residence and Influence: Europe.
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May 13, 2023 · Pepin II (c. 635 – 16 December 714), commonly known as Pepin of Herstal, was a Frankish statesman and military leader who de facto ruled Francia as the Mayor of the Palace from 680 until his death. He took the title Duke and Prince of the Franks upon his conquest of all the Frankish realms.
- Herstal, Walloon Region
- Plectrude, Alpais
- Walloon Region
- circa 640
Apr 1, 2024 · Pippin of Herstal. French: Pépin d’Héristal. Died: Dec. 16, 714, Jupille, near Liège [now in Belgium] Title / Office: mayor of the palace (687-714), Austrasia. House / Dynasty: Carolingian dynasty.
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Charles's father, Pepin of Herstal, had united the Frankish realm by conquering Neustria and Burgundy. Pepin was the first to call himself Duke and Prince of the Franks, a title later taken up by Charles. Contesting for power The Frankish kingdoms at the time of the death of Pepin of Heristal (714).
- 718 – 22 October 741
- Pepin of Herstal
Pepin II (c. 635 – 16 December 714), commonly known as Pepin of Herstal, was a Frankish Statesman and military leader who de facto ruled Francia as the Mayor of the Palace from 680 until his death.
Some have even suggested that the Pippinids and Arnulfings followed a "long-term strategy" to seize power. Following his victory at the Battle of Tertry in 687, Pippin of Heristal extended his influence into Neustria .
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