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| − | '''Pepin the Short''' was the son of [[Charles Martel]] and father of [[Charlemagne]]. He was a brilliant leader of the [[Franks]] who conquered the territory around [[Rome]] and gave it to the | + | '''Pepin the Short''' was the son of [[Charles Martel]] and father of [[Charlemagne]]. He was a brilliant leader of the [[Franks]] who conquered the territory around [[Rome]] and gave it to the Pope as a gift. This became known as the [[Donation of Pepin]]. |
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Revision as of 21:48, November 28, 2007
Pepin the Short was the son of Charles Martel and father of Charlemagne. He was a brilliant leader of the Franks who conquered the territory around Rome and gave it to the Pope as a gift. This became known as the Donation of Pepin.