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Charles "The Hammer" Martel defeated the Muslim army in 732 at the Battle of Tours (France), allowing Christianity to survive in Western Europe.

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When was Charles the hammer Martel crowned king of a Frankish state?

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The Arabs were defeated in the Battle of Tours in 732 by the Merovingian Frankish Kingdom (the country that would eventually become France). Specifically, Charles Martel lead the Frankish forces.


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Which frankish ruler halted the Muslim advance into western and central Europe?

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Charles Martel, meaning Charles the Hammer, was mayor of the palace (or chancellor) of Austrasia, which was the eastern part of the Frankish kingdom.He restored a united Frankish kingdom and established a power base on which the Carolingian empire was founded. In 732 he defeated the invading Muslims at Poitiers and stopped further Muslim expansion into Europe.His son and grandson later become kings...


Frankish leaders were part of the Carolingian Dynasty?

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Who gave birth to carolingian?

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What is an accomplishment of Charles Martel?

Extended the kingdom’s rule to the North, South, and East 2. Defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours 3. ecame the most powerful person in the Frankish Kingdom as mayor of the palace


Where did Charles Martel live?

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