UNKNOWN Alpaïs

Abt 0654 - Abt 0714  (60 years)

• Name	UNKNOWN Alpaïs
  Birth	Abt 0654
  Gender	Female
  Death	Abt 0714
  Notes	Name Alpaida (also Alphaida, Alpoïde, Elphide, Elfide, Chalpaida;[1] Chalpais "Alpais,"[1] is first referred to by the Liber Historiae Francorum (c. 725). While it does not name her, it states she was married to Pippin, and the mother of Charles Martel. Frédégaire's, slightly later Continuation calls her Chalpais, stating she was beautiful, and belonged to Frankish nobility. Neither source mentions her parents or relatives, but during the 9th century she was named the sister of the domesticus Dodo.[2] "Alpaida (also Alphaida, Alpoïde, Elphide, Elfide, Chalpaida; ca. 654 – ca. 714) was a noblewoman of the House of Pepin, who hailed from the Liège area. The daughter of Alberic of Austrasia and Adèle of Poiters, she was Pepin II's (635 or 640 – December 16, 714) second wife and mother to two sons, Charles Martel (Charles the Hammer) (d. October 22, 741) and Childebrand (678–751)."[3] 654 Birth She was born about 654 [1] Parents and Family Alpaida was a Frankish noblewoman who hailed from the Liège area. [4][5] UNKNOWN[6] Siblings Dodo Mistress or Marriage She became the mistress of Pippin of Herstal (635 or 640 – December 16, 714) and mother to two sons by him, Charles Martel (Charles the Hammer) (d. October 22, 741) and Childebrand (678–751). [7] In the Liber Historiae Francorum and the Continuations of Fredegar she is referred to as Pepin's wife. [8] m. (bigamy) Pepin I "le gros" d'Herstal (645/50 - 16 Dec 714 Jupille, near Liège)[2].[3] Issue: 1[4] Charles Martel (690 - 16 or 22 Oct 741 Quierzy-sur-Oise, Aisne) There's doubt that a daughter of Frankish nobility would be the second, bigamous wife or mistress of Pippin. 714 Death She died about 714. [1] Issue Charles Martel (690 - 16 or 22 Oct 741 Quierzy-sur-Oise, Aisne). Charles Martel (Charles the Hammer) (d. October 22, 741) [1] Childebrand (678–751)."[1] Research Notes Disambiguation For the saint of this name, see Alpaïs of Cudot. [1] Cross Reference -- merge once proper LNAB is determined:Day-1904 08:23, 7 April 2018 (EDT) Clotilde, born 620, no family links, no sources, no data. Clotilde Alpais d'Heristal, born 620, daughter of Rippert, no spouse or child linked. Sources say married Childebrande, had daughter Alpaid, concubine. Alpais Unknown, born 654, d. 714. No parents on WT. Married/concubine Pippin. Mother of Charles Martel. Apparently daughter of Clotilde, but delinked because of lack of evidence of relationship. Conjecture: Origins Some postulate that Chalpais belonged to the nobility of Liege, and was of lower rank than ruling dynasties.[2] As for her parents, two theories exist. The first assumes that she's the mother of Childebrand, usually considered an illegitimate son of Pepin by an unnamed mistress. Not only does it justify the Pippinid introduction of this name, it makes her father another, Childebrand - a Frankish noble who signed Clotilde's charter (673 A.D.), which founded an abbey at Bruyères-le-Chatel.[2] The second assumes that she's the sister of Bertrada of Prum, and grandmother of Pepin III's wife, Bertrada "au grand pied."[2] Some think Hugobert and Irmina, Abbess of Oeren are the parents of Bertrada of Prum.[5][6] But this is problematic, since contemporary sources state that Pepin II's first wife, Plectrudis, is their daughter.[7][9] If Pepin's wives were sisters, it would probably be mentioned in early documents ... but that's not the case.[8] Sources ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Wikipedia: Alpaid Accessed April 7, 2018 jhd ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Settipani, 1993, p. 156 ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaida ↑ Wood, Ian (2004). "Genealogy defined by women: the Pippinids". In Leslie Brubaker. Gender in the Early Medieval World: East and West, 300-900. Julia M. H. Smith. Cambridge UP. p. 244ff. ISBN 9780521013277.Cited by Wikipedia: Alpaid Accessed April 7, 2018 jhd ↑ Theuws, Frans (2001). "Maastricht as a centre of power". In Frans Theuws. Topographies of Power in the Early Middle Ages. Mayke B. de Jong, Carine van Rhijn. BRILL. pp. 190–91. ISBN 9789004117341. Retrieved 13 October 2015.Cited by Wikipedia: Alpaid Accessed April 7, 2018 jhd ↑ The idea that she is the daughter of Ervigio, King of the Visigoths, and his wife Liubigotona, and thereby (very arguably) a descendant of the late Roman emperors seems to be without any foundation. ↑ Commire, Anne, ed. (2002). "Alphaida (c. 654–c. 714)". Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Waterford, Connecticut: Yorkin Publications. ISBN 0-7876-4074-3. (Subscription required (help)). Cited by Wikipedia: Alpaid Accessed April 7, 2018 jhd ↑ Fouracre, Paul. "Writings about Charles Martel", Law, Laity and Solidarities, (Susan Reynolds, ed.), Manchester University Press, 2001, ISBN 9780719058363, p. 23. Cited by Wikipedia: Alpaid Accessed April 7, 2018 jhd ↑ Hlawitschka, 1965
  Person ID	I58177	Freeman-Smith
  Last Modified	27 Jan 2026

  
  

  Family	PIPPINID Pepin,   b. Abt 0645, Herstal, Austrasia [Liège, Belgium] d. 16 Dec 0714, Jupille-sur-Meuse, Belgium (Age 69 years)
  Marriage	0690	France
  Children	1. PIPPINID Charles,   b. 23 Aug 0676, fränkisches Reich, Austrasien d. 22 Oct 0741, Quierzy, Austrasia (Age 65 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F25949	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Jan 2026