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Who were defeated by Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours?
The Muslims were defeated at the Battle of Tours. This stopped their expansion into Europe.
Why did Charlemagne become a legend?
his real name is Carolous Magnus, this is where the empire known as the carolingians started. he was the very first Holy Roman Emperor and there was not another for 300 years. he protected Pope Leo II. he was the last single and stable king of the franks. he also greatly expanded the kingdom of the Franks. after his death his heirs split the land and then his grandsons. his grandsons were not satisfied with what they had and fought for absolute control of the kingdom. Charlemagne was also the grandson of Charles martle. Charles martle is the man who deafeted the Muslims at the battle of tours in 732 a.d. had it not been for this Muslims who have easily swept all other countries and taken over all of Europe. and Charlemagne defeated the Muslims during his reign. and fought them back into north Africa.
Is Charles Martel and Charlemagne the same person?
NOOO!!!Charles Martel is the grandfather of Charlemagne."Martel" means Hammer because Charles Martel stopped Muslims from expanding in the Battle of Tours. He never became emperor.His grandson, Charlemagne centralized the Germanic peoples by traveling a lot to ensure his control and also setting up a system with counts (local rulers) and missi dominici to check on the counts.He was crowned emperor by Pope Leo 2 after fighting off the Lombards (barbarians). He helped spread Christianity by becoming one. (ex: Saxons forced to convert to Christianity since Charlemagne defeated them)
What would have happened if Muslims won a key battle at Tours in 732?
if the Muslims had won the battle of tours ,most of us today. would be Muslim. Because at some point one of our ancestors had been in Spain or Europe. IF the Muslims had won they would continue invading. so eventually at some point most of Europe would become Muslim territory.
What is the major accomplishment of Charles Martel?
Charles Martel had several major accomplishments. Possibly the one most often cited is that he stopped the Muslim advance into Europe at the Battle of Tours. He also took over as ruler of the Kingdom of the Franks from the Merovingians, and though he was never crowned king himself, he ruled as though he were a king. He expanded the realm he ruled greatly, and founded the Carolingian Dynasty. He was the grandfather of Charlemagne, who ruled the largest empire in Western Europe since Roman times.
The battle between the Muslims and the Franks was called the?
The battle between the Muslims and the Franks was called the Battle of Tours.
Which Muslim dynasty won the battle of tours?
no Muslims won the battle of the tours! it was the franks that won. if the Muslims won than most of Germanywould be Muslim!
Who were defeated by Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours?
The Muslims were defeated at the Battle of Tours. This stopped their expansion into Europe.
Which leader halted the Muslim invasion of Western Europe at the Battle of Tours?
Charles Martel led the army that defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours. The battle halted Muslim expansion into Western Europe. Despite the victory, the Muslims retained control of southern France for another 27 years.
What battle saved Europe from the Muslims?
The Battle of Tours was the final battle that drove the Muslim Moors from western Europe. It took place in Spain in 1492.
What battle occurred in 732 AD that kept the Muslims out of central Europe?
The Battle of Tours! :)
What is the definition of the Battle of the Tours?
There is no deffinition for the battle of Tours. Tours is a location; a city in Europe actualy. Although the battle of Tours is also known as the battle of Poitiers, also a city, and The Battle of Court Of the Martyrs by the Muslims. For a better idea of the location, both Tours and Poitiers are currently cities in France.
Why is 732 AD important to Muslims?
It was important to the Muslims because 732AD was the year of the battle of the tours.
What country defeated Muslims at the battle of tours?
Remember this saying, "In 732 at the battle of Tours, Charles Martel defeated the Moors." He was king of the Franks.
What was the battle between the Muslims and the franks was called?
This frank dude that you are talking about is a Muslim. The battle that saved the Muslims was the battle of tours. It took place in Spain,1492. Duh.
What prevented the Islamic empire from gaining a hold in western Europe except for Spain?
The battle at Tours, France led by Charlemagne (I think it was Charlemagne) prevented Islamic expansion.
Where was Islam's attempt to conquer Europe stopped?
Charles Martel beat the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in what was Tours, France in 732 C.E.
