Charles Martel

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1. When was Charles Martel born?Circa 688 AD
2. When did Charles Martel die?October 22, 741 AD
3. What is the primary role?Mayor of the Palace of the Frankish Realm
4. What is the most significant event?Victory at the Battle of Tours (732 AD), halting Umayyad expansion
5. Who was Charles Martel?He was a powerful Frankish leader born around 688 AD who became the main ruler of the Frankish kingdom, even though he never called himself king.
6. What is the Battle of Tours?In 732 AD, Charles Martel stopped an invading army from the Umayyad Caliphate by using a strong infantry line, which helped keep Europe safe.

Mayor of the Palace: The chief official of the royal court in the Frankish kingdom, wielding executive power.
Umayyad Caliphate: An Islamic caliphate that ruled from 661 to 750 AD, known for its vast territorial expansion.
Carolingian Dynasty: A powerful Frankish dynasty that ruled from the 8th to the 10th centuries, most notably under Charlemagne.
Infantry Phalanx: A military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields interlocked.