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.
Pepin ΙΙ | |
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Duke and Prince of the Franks | |
687 – 714 | |
Successor | Charles Martel |
Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia | |
680 – 714 | |
Predecessor | Wulfoald |
Successor | Theudoald |
Mayor of the Palace of Neustria | |
687 – 695 | |
Predecessor | Berchar |
Successor | Grimoald |
Mayor of the Palace of Burgundy | |
687 – 695 | |
Predecessor | Position reestablished |
Successor | Drogo |
Born | 635 |
Died | 16 December 714 Jupille, Austrasia |
Burial | Chevremont Basilica, Liège |
Spouse | Plectrude Alpaida (mistress) |
Issue | Grimoald Drogo Charles Childebrand Others |
House | Arnulfings Pippinids (maternal) |
Father | Ansegisel |
Mother | Begga |