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He died in Italy, while standing in prayer to God.
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Battle of Tours(aka Battle of Poitiers) was fought in north-central France between Frankish-Burgundian forces and an Umayyad army. Frankish troops won.
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Martel died in the Picardy region of France. He was buried in Paris. His territories were divided by his sons.
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Military expedition by Christianity to regain the Holy Lands from the Muslims. Took place
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Franciscan Order is followed by "Franciscans", who seek to follow the life Francis did. There are three groups: the Observants, the Capuchins, and the Conventual Franciscans.
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The Inquisition was the fight against heretics started in the justice-system in the Roman Catholic Church.. The Inquisition started as torture and the persecution of heresy was introduced.
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Frankish military and political leader. In 739, he was offered but refused the title of Consul by the Pope.
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She died before the age of 50, and 17 years before her husband, Justinian. She was buried in Constantinople