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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)

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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]

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

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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]

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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)

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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)