Notes:

Pepin "the Short" had at least four sons and five daughters according to Chris Kame at 78355@aol.com. He, like his father, was the mayor of the Palace. He became the first King of the Franks of the second race after deposing the last of the Merovingian Kings (Childeric III?). In the beginning, he shared this title jointly with his brother, Carlomen, then alone. He basically had himself crowned king with the blessing of Pope Zacharie and Archeveque de Mayence, Boniface II in 751 and held this title from 751-768. He was the founder of the dynasty of Carlogien Kings. Of course, he obviously paid the heads of Rome back, as he forced the Lombards to give the exachat of Ravenna to Pope Etienne II in his position as King. In 760-767 he victoriously waged war with the Duke of Acquitaine. When he died, his kingdom was split between his sons, Charlemagne and Carloman. (C-1440, 2247)

Pepin married Bertrada "Broadfoot" COUNTESS OF LAON before 742. Bertrada (daughter of Clairbert I (Heribert) OF LAON and Bertrada COUNTESS OF LAON) was born about 720 in Laon, Aisne, FRA; died on 12 Jul 783 in Choisy, Haute-Savoie, FRA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charlemagne HOLY ROMAN EMPORER, King of the Franks was born on 2 Apr 742 in Ingelheim, Rheinhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt; died on 28 Jan 813 in Aix La Chapelle; was buried about 29 Jan 813 in Aachen, Rhine Province, PRU.
2. Gisella OF CHELLES

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Carloman KING OF BURGANDY was born about 751 in Aachen, Rhine Province, PRU; died on 4 Dec 771 in Samoucy, Aisne, FRA.

Notes:

His birth date is listed differently in various sources. Weiss gives it as 689 and Encylcopedia Britanica gives it as 688. He was the Mayor of the Palace in Austrasia. In 732, he won the battle over the Saracens at Poitiers. Though he never reigned himself, he helped bring his sons Carloman and Pepin the Short into ruling as joint Kings of France. (C-1440, E)

Karl married Rotrude DUCHESS OF AUSTRASIA before 713. Rotrude (daughter of Leutwinus BISHOP OF TREVES) was born about 690 in , Austrasia, FRA; died in 724. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her name was also spelled Rotrou. (C-1440)

Notes:

Pepin was the Mayor of Austrasia. He fathered Charles Martel by his concubine, Aupais. (C-1346, 1440)

Pepin married Alpais AUSTRASIA. Alpais was born about 654 in Heristal, Liege, BEL; died after 678 in , Vosges, FRA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her name is also listed as Alpaide in some sources. Her death is listed in Vosges which is a mountain range in France according to "Webster's Geographical Dictionary." Her surname is her first name in some sources. She was the concubine of Pepin. (C-1346, 1440)

Notes:

Known as St. Lievin, Bishop of Treves, he held this title from 685-704. The Abbe Chaume states he is the father of Rotrou but offers no support. (C-1440)

Notes:

His name was also spelled Ansigise and Ansgise. He was the Mayor of Austrasia (Palace to Siegbert) in 632. He also held the title of Duke. (C-1346, 1440)

Anchises married St. Begga OF BRABANT before 635. St. (daughter of Pepin OF LADEN, * Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia and Itte (Itta) OF AUSTRASIA) was born about 613 in Landen, Liege, BEL; died on 17 Dec 693. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was also known as St. Beggue of Austrasia. (C-1346)

Notes:

HE was the brother of St. Leger, Bishop of Autun who died in 677. (C-1440)

Count married KUNZA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]