jan 9, 742 - Charles the Hammer and the Battle of Tours
Description:
Charles Martel, was a Frankish political and military leader who worked under the Merovingian Kings. In 732 AD, he defeated Moorish invaders in the Battle of Tours which permanently ended the Islamic invaders and their expansion in western Europe. Charles Martel is considered as one of the founding fathers of feudalism and knighthood of Europe. He prepared the grounds for the establishment of Carolingian Empire. He was the grandfather of Charlemagne.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 9, 742
Now
~ 1283 years ago
