Alphaida (c. 654–c. 714)

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Alphaida (c. 654–c. 714)

Noblewoman of the House of Pepin. Name variations: Alpaida; Alpoide or Alpoïde; Chalpaida; Elphide. Born around 654; died around 714; second wife of Pepin II of Herstol or Heristal, mayor of Austrasia and Neustria (r. 687–714); children: Charles Martel (c. 690–741), mayor of Austrasia and Neustria (r. 714–741); Hildebrand (Chilebrand).

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