Charles Martel, 7th century King of the Franks, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Charles Martel, 7th century King of the Franks, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

1-156-549 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Charles Martel, 7th century King of the Franks, 19th century. Charles Martel (the Hammer) (c688-741) depicted in a chain mail tunic carrying a mace and shield. Founder of the Carolingian dynasty and grandfather of Charlemagne, he defeated the Moors at the Battle of Poitiers in 732, turning back their expansion north of the Pyrenees.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Charles Martel: Frankish: King

Medium
  1. Chromolithograph

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Religion & Belief Christianity

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3312x5280
File Size : 51,233kb


Aliases

  1. 004158
  1. C236958
  1. 004158
  1. 0390003309
  1. 1-156-549
  1. 1156549
  1. 3309

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