Pepin the Short

King of the Franks from 751 to 768
Person human Q81212
Pepin the Short
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Pepin the Short

Summary

Pepin the Short is a human[1]. Born in Liège[2], he… he was born on 715[3]. He passed away in Saint-Denis[4]. He died on September 24, 768[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,905 views/month, #5,953 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Pepin the Short's place of birth was Liège[2].
  • Pepin the Short passed away in Saint-Denis[4].
  • Pepin the Short was born on 715[3].
  • Pepin the Short was born on 714[8].
  • Pepin the Short was born on 715[9].
  • Pepin the Short died on September 24, 768[5].
  • Pepin the Short died on 768[10].
  • Pepin the Short is buried at Basilica of Saint-Denis[11].
  • Pepin the Short's father was Charles Martel[12].
  • Pepin the Short's mother was Rotrude of Trier[13].
  • Pepin the Short's mother was Rotrude of Trier[14].
  • Among Pepin the Short's spouses was Bertrada of Laon[15].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Charlemagne[16].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Carloman I[17].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Gisela, Abbess of Chelles[18].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Pepin[19].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Chrothais[20].
  • A child of Pepin the Short was Adelais[21].
  • Pepin the Short held citizenship in Francia[22].
  • Pepin the Short's professions included monarch[6].
  • Pepin the Short held the position of Mayor of the Palace[23].
  • Pepin the Short held the position of king of Franks[24].
  • Pepin the Short is recorded as male[25].
  • Pepin the Short's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Pepin the Short's family is recorded as Carolingian dynasty[27].

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Origins and Family

Pepin the Short's place of birth was Liège[2]. Recorded date of birth include 715[3] and 714[8]. His father was Charles Martel[12]. Mothers listed include Rotrude of Trier[13], an aristocrat[28], 0690–0725[29].

Career and Affiliations

Pepin the Short worked as a monarch[6]. Positions held include Mayor of the Palace[23], a position[30], founded in 0560[31] and king of Franks[24], a noble title[32].

Personal Life

Pepin the Short was married to Bertrada of Laon[15]. Children include Charlemagne[16], a monarch[33], 0748–0814[34], of Francia[35]; Carloman I[17], a monarch[36], 0751–0771[37], of France[38]; Gisela, Abbess of Chelles[18], a nun[39], 0757–0810[40], of France[41]; Pepin[19], 0759–0761[42]; Chrothais[20]; and Adelais[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 24, 768[5] and 768[10]. Pepin the Short died in Saint-Denis[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[11].

Why It Matters

Pepin the Short ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,905 views/month, #5,953 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Pepin the Short born?

Pepin the Short's place of birth was Liège[2].

Where did Pepin the Short die?

Pepin the Short died in Saint-Denis[4].

Who were Pepin the Short's parents?

Pepin the Short's father was Charles Martel[12]. Pepin the Short's mother was Rotrude of Trier[13].

Who was Pepin the Short married to?

Pepin the Short's spouses include Bertrada of Laon[15].

What did Pepin the Short do for work?

Pepin the Short worked as monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . encyclopedia.kids.net.au. encyclopedia.kids.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . La Préhistoire des Capétiens. wikidata.org.
  20. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . Q24482510. wikidata.org.
  23. [9] ↑ . Q24482510. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Karl der Große (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  25. [10] ↑ . Q24482510. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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