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The 16 pages that link to Charles Martel, each with the reason it gives.

• Carolingian EmpireRelated: His consolidation of Frankish power prepared the way for Carolingian kingship.

• CharlemagneRelated: Charlemagne’s grandfather established the family’s political and military dominance.

• Carolingian dynastyRelated: His military and political power laid groundwork for his descendants’ kingship.

• Battle of ToursRelated: He commanded the Frankish army and became the victory’s defining leader.

• Library of Congress ClassificationRelated: Martel directed early work on schedules for the new classification.

• Frankish EmpireRelated: His political and military dominance paved the way for Carolingian kingship.

• Frankish kingdomRelated: His victories and political authority prepared the rise of Carolingian rule.

• Mayor of the palaceRelated: He wielded royal power without taking the Merovingian title of king.

• Pepin the ShortRelated: Pepin inherited political influence from his father, Charles Martel.

• PoitiersRelated: He is associated with the 732 battle often named for Poitiers, rather than the city’s 1356 battle.

• AustrasiaRelated: His rise from Austrasian aristocratic power helped end effective Merovingian rule.

• NeustriaRelated: His rise consolidated the power gained by the Austrasian-led faction after Neustria’s defeat.

• Pope Gregory IIRelated: Gregory sought Frankish support amid threats to Rome, though Charles did not provide military intervention.