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Pepin of Heristal (Pepin II) (hĕr`ĭstəl pĕp`ĭn), d. 714, mayor of the palace (680–714) of the Frankish territory of Austrasia Austrasia (ôstrā`zhə), northeastern portion of the Merovingian kingdom of the Franks in the 6th, 7th, and 8th cent.
..... Click the link for more information. ; grandson of Pepin of Landen Pepin of Landen (Pepin I), d. 639?, mayor of the palace of the Frankish kingdom of Austrasia . With Arnulf, bishop of Metz, he called in King Clotaire II of Neustria to overthrow (613) Queen Brunhilda of Austrasia.
..... Click the link for more information. and father of Charles Martel Charles Martel (märtĕl`) [O.Fr.
..... Click the link for more information. . After defeating the nobles of Neustria at the battle of Tertry (687), Pepin made himself mayor, or ruler, of all the Frankish kingdoms except Aquitaine, with the Merovingian dynasty retaining the nominal kingship. He defeated the Frisians, the Alemanni, and the Bavarians and established a strong government, thus laying the foundation for the empire of his descendants, the Carolingian mayors and kings.