<human>:  Was Charlemagne's father instrumental in outcome of the Battle of Tours?
<bot>: No, Charlemagne's father was not instrumental in the outcome of the Battle of Tours. Charlemagne's father was Pepin the Short. Pepin the Short's father was Charles Martel. Charles Martel led an army against the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours. Pepin the Short spent his early years being raised by monks, so he was not instrumental.