 The decision to make Theudoald was clearly a political choice from within the direct family line, as Pippin did have two adult illegitimate children, Charles Martel and Childebrand I, from a second wife or concubine named Alpaida.They were ousted so Theudoald (with Plectrude's regency) could take the throne, a choice that would result in disaster.When Pippin II died in December 714, the Arnulfing's dominance over Francia disintegrated.