Pepin of Herstal

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:King_of_Norway
gptkbp:alliance with the Church
with local nobility
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Battle_of_Tertry
gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Sabis
gptkb:Merovingian_dynasty
Carolingian reforms
the consolidation of power in the Frankish state
the expansion of Frankish territory
the rise of feudalism in France
gptkbp:born c. 635
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Saint-Denis_Basilica
gptkbp:children gptkb:Charles_Martel
gptkb:Grimoald_the_Elder
gptkbp:contribution Frankish unification
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Neustria
gptkbp:died 16 December 714
gptkbp:established Frankish hegemony in Gaul
gptkbp:father Ansegisel
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Neustria
gptkb:Austrasia
gptkb:Burgundy
gptkbp:historical_context Early Middle Ages
gptkbp:historical_impact Set the stage for the Carolingian Renaissance
gptkbp:historical_legacy Foundation for future Carolingian rulers
gptkbp:historical_significance Key figure in the transition from Merovingian to Carolingian rule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pepin of Herstal
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:European_history
Medieval European politics
Charlemagne's policies
Charles Martel's rise to power
Frankish law and governance
future Frankish rulers
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Carolingian_dynasty
gptkbp:known_for Consolidating power in the Frankish realm
Establishing a strong central authority
Establishing a legacy of strong leadership
Establishing the Carolingian Empire's foundations
Promoting Christianity in the Frankish realm
Strengthening the Frankish economy
Strengthening the Frankish military
gptkbp:legacy Foundation for the Carolingian Empire
gptkbp:military_campaign against the Aquitanians
against the Frisians
gptkbp:military_leadership Led campaigns against external threats
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Plectrude
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Pepin_the_Middle
gptkbp:political_position Central figure in Frankish politics
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Grimoald_the_Elder
gptkbp:reign 680–714
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Pope_Zachary
gptkb:the_Church
gptkb:Merovingian_kings
gptkbp:role Establishing the Carolingian dynasty
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Plectrude
gptkbp:strategy Diplomatic marriages
Strengthening the position of the Mayor of the Palace
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Charles_Martel
gptkbp:title gptkb:Mayor_of_the_Palace_of_Austrasia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Duke_William_XII
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5