Yes. Charles Martel's nickname was the hammer.
No, people in those days did not have last names. Charles Martel was Charlemagne's grandfather, but the name Martel was a Frankish term meaning "the hammer." Charlemagne's father's name was Pepin the Short, and Charlemagne was Charles the Great.
In October, 732, Charles met Abd-er-Rahman outside of Tours and defeated and slew him in a battle (the Battle of Poitiers) which must ever remain one of the great events in the history of the world, as upon its issue depended whether Christian Civilization should continue or Islam prevail throughout Europe. It was this battle, it is said, that gave Charles his name, Martel (Tudites) "The Hammer", because of the merciless way in which he smote the enemy.
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Martel's main achievement was at the Battle of Tours in 732, where he prevented the invading Moors from taking over France.
Yes. Charles Martel's nickname was the hammer.
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Charles "The Hammer" Martel defeated the Muslim army in 732 at the Battle of Tours (France), allowing Christianity to survive in Western Europe.
No, people in those days did not have last names. Charles Martel was Charlemagne's grandfather, but the name Martel was a Frankish term meaning "the hammer." Charlemagne's father's name was Pepin the Short, and Charlemagne was Charles the Great.
In October, 732, Charles met Abd-er-Rahman outside of Tours and defeated and slew him in a battle (the Battle of Poitiers) which must ever remain one of the great events in the history of the world, as upon its issue depended whether Christian Civilization should continue or Islam prevail throughout Europe. It was this battle, it is said, that gave Charles his name, Martel (Tudites) "The Hammer", because of the merciless way in which he smote the enemy.
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Charles Martel, also known as Charles the Hammer, is believed to have had a minimal formal education. However, he received training in military tactics and leadership skills from his father, Pepin of Herstal. Despite his lack of formal education, Charles Martel became a renowned military leader and ruled as the de facto ruler of the Franks.