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Charles Martel — Mayor of the Frankish palace, victor of Poitiers in 732
An illegitimate son cut out of the inheritance, he took power back by arms and governed the Franks without ever taking the royal title — even leaving the throne vacant for years. His victory over an Arab raid earned him a fame out of all proportion to the battle, and his son took the crown he had not wanted. (Editorial synthesis)
Charles Martel was born around 688 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles Martel died on 22 October 741 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Charles Martel died in Quierzy. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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