1 jan 732 ano - Charles the Hammer and the Battle of Tours

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In 732 AD, Charles Martel 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.