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Friday, December 10, 2010
Charles Martel Grandfather of Charlemagne
In a quirky twist of dynastic history, Charles Martel- Leader of the Franks and victor at Tours- was the grandfather of Charlemagne-the father of Europe, and as legend holds it, probably an ancestor to anyone who has European familial history.
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