How did Charles Martel come to power?
Asserted his claims to power after father's death
Inherited power
Conquered the territory
Selected by council
Answer
Charles Martel came to power by asserting his claims to power after his father's death. His father, Pepin the Short, was the mayor of the palace, which was the highest office in the Frankish kingdom. Charles Martel was able to seize power because he had the support of the Frankish army. He also had the support of the church, which was a powerful institution at the time.
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