Alpaida
Frankish noblewoman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alpaida (also Alpaïde, Alpaide, Alphaida, Alpoïde, Elphide, Elfide, Chalpaida; c. 654 – c. 714) was a Frankish noblewoman who hailed from the Liège area.[1][2] She became the second wife, concubine or mistress of Pippin of Herstal and mother to a son by him, Charles Martel and possibly another, Childebrand I.[3][4][5][6][7] [8]
Alpaida | |
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Born | c. 654 |
Died | 714 (aged 59–60) |
Nationality | Franks |
Citizenship | Francia |
Spouse | Pepin of Herstal |
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In the Liber Historiae Francorum and the Continuations of Fredegar she is referred to as Pepin's wife.[9]
Saint Lambert of Maastricht was a vocal critic of the relationship between Pepin and Alpaida.[10] A tradition would eventually develop that, Pepin's domesticus (manager of state domains) Dodon, whose troops would murder Lambert, was in fact the brother of Alpaida; however, the historical accuracy of Dodon being her brother has been questioned.[4][6]