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{{Infobox character | {{Infobox character | ||
| − | | Character_name = | + | | Character_name = [[File:None.svg|50px|left]] Harry Strickland [[File:Golden Company.svg|50px|right]] |
| − | | image | + | | image = [[File:Harry strickland by oznerol 1516.png|250px]] |
| − | | image_caption | + | | image_caption = Harry Strickland by [http://oznerol-1516.deviantart.com/ Oznerol-1516]© |
| − | | Alias | + | | Alias = Homeless Harry Strickland |
| − | | Title | + | | Title = [[Knight|Ser]]{{Ref|ADWD|8}}<br>[[Captain-general]]{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}<br>[[Paymaster]]{{Ref|ADWD|24}} (formerly) |
| − | | Allegiance | + | | Allegiance = [[House Strickland]]<br>[[Golden Company]] |
| − | | Race | + | | Race = |
| − | | Culture | + | | Culture = |
| − | | Spouse | + | | Spouse = |
| Place_of_Birth = | | Place_of_Birth = | ||
| − | | Date_of_Birth | + | | Date_of_Birth = |
| Place_of_Death = | | Place_of_Death = | ||
| − | | Date_of_Death | + | | Date_of_Death = |
| − | | Books | + | | Books = ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)<br>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned) |
| − | | coat-of-arms | + | | coat-of-arms = |
| − | | Played_by | + | | Played_by = [[w:Marc Rissmann|Marc Rissmann]] |
| − | | TV_series | + | | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 8|Season 8]] |
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| − | '''Harry Strickland''', also known as '''Homeless Harry Strickland''', is | + | |
| + | Ser '''Harry Strickland''', also known as '''Homeless Harry Strickland''', is a captain-general of the [[Golden Company]] and an exiled [[knight]] from [[House Strickland]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}} In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by [[w:Marc Rissmann|Marc Rissmann]]. | ||
==Appearance and Character== | ==Appearance and Character== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Harry Strickland|Images of Harry Strickland]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Images of Harry Strickland|Images of Harry Strickland]]'' | ||
| − | Harry | + | Harry is portly, with a big round head, mild grey eyes and thinning grey hair that he brushes sideways to cover up a bald spot. He likes [[elephant]]s.{{Ref|ADWD|24}} |
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| + | Harry likes to boast "[[Golden Company|gold]] for four generations". He complains often of blisters on his feet from long marches and is not the bravest of men.{{Ref|ADWD|24}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Harry | + | Harry's great-grandsire lost his lands when he rose in the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]] with [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]. Harry was born in exile and raised with the [[Golden Company]], as was his father and his grandfather. After the death of the previous commander, Ser [[Myles Toyne]], Harry was made the new captain-general, and [[Gorys Edoryen]] replaced Harry as paymaster.{{Ref|ADWD|24}} Ser [[Rolly Duckfield]] was once Harry's [[squire]],{{Ref|ADWD|8}} and his current squire is [[Watkyn]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}} |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ||
| − | Harry brings the | + | Harry brings the [[Golden Company]] to three miles south of [[Volon Therys]], where they are met by [[Jon Connington]] and [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}} |
| − | ==References | + | During the [[landing of the Golden Company]] in the [[stormlands]], Harry is weary and reluctant to fight. Jon looks down on him constantly as a coward.{{Ref|ADWD|61}} |
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| + | ===''The Winds of Winter''=== | ||
| + | {{Warning/twow}} | ||
| + | [[Chain]] tells Princess [[Arianne Martell]] that someone once made off with Harry's favorite [[elephant]].<ref name=Ar2>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne II (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne II]]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Quotes by Harry== | ||
| + | {{Quote|You will pardon me if I do not rise. Our march was wearisome, and my toes are prone to blisters. It is a curse.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}|Harry to [[Jon Connington]]}} | ||
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| + | ==Quotes about Harry== | ||
| + | {{Quote|Homeless Harry looked little like a warrior.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}|thoughts of [[Jon Connington]]}} | ||
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| + | {{Quote|Harry Strickland had always been a genial man, better at hammering out contracts than at hammering on foes. He had a nose for [[Currency|gold]], but whether he had the belly for battle was another question.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}|thoughts of [[Jon Connington]]}} | ||
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| + | {{Quote|Harry's an old [[maid]], isn't he?{{Ref|ADWD|61}}|[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]] to [[Jon Connington]]}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
{{References|1|refs=}} | {{References|1|refs=}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:House Strickland]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Captain-generals of the Golden Company|Strickland, Harry]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Characters from the Free Cities|Strickland, Harry]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Exiles|Strickland, Harry]] | ||
[[Category:Knights|Strickland, Harry]] | [[Category:Knights|Strickland, Harry]] | ||
[[Category:Mercenaries|Strickland, Harry]] | [[Category:Mercenaries|Strickland, Harry]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Nobles|Strickland, Harry]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Paymasters|Strickland, Harry]] |
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| + | [[es:Harry Strickland]] | ||
[[fr:Harry Paisselande]] | [[fr:Harry Paisselande]] | ||
| + | [[ru:Гарри Стрикленд]] | ||
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Ser Harry Strickland, also known as Homeless Harry Strickland, is a captain-general of the Golden Company and an exiled knight from House Strickland.[3] In the television adaptation Game of Thrones he is portrayed by Marc Rissmann.
Contents
Appearance and Character
- See also: Images of Harry Strickland
Harry is portly, with a big round head, mild grey eyes and thinning grey hair that he brushes sideways to cover up a bald spot. He likes elephants.[3]
Harry likes to boast "gold for four generations". He complains often of blisters on his feet from long marches and is not the bravest of men.[3]
History
Harry's great-grandsire lost his lands when he rose in the First Blackfyre Rebellion with Daemon I Blackfyre. Harry was born in exile and raised with the Golden Company, as was his father and his grandfather. After the death of the previous commander, Ser Myles Toyne, Harry was made the new captain-general, and Gorys Edoryen replaced Harry as paymaster.[3] Ser Rolly Duckfield was once Harry's squire,[1] and his current squire is Watkyn.[3]
Recent Events
A Dance with Dragons
Harry brings the Golden Company to three miles south of Volon Therys, where they are met by Jon Connington and Aegon Targaryen.[3]
During the landing of the Golden Company in the stormlands, Harry is weary and reluctant to fight. Jon looks down on him constantly as a coward.[4]
The Winds of Winter
| Warning This information has thus far been released in a sample chapter for The Winds of Winter, and might therefore not be in finalized form. Keep in mind that the content as described below is still subject to change. |
Chain tells Princess Arianne Martell that someone once made off with Harry's favorite elephant.[5]
Quotes by Harry
You will pardon me if I do not rise. Our march was wearisome, and my toes are prone to blisters. It is a curse.[3]
—Harry to Jon Connington
Quotes about Harry
Homeless Harry looked little like a warrior.[3]
—thoughts of Jon Connington
Harry Strickland had always been a genial man, better at hammering out contracts than at hammering on foes. He had a nose for gold, but whether he had the belly for battle was another question.[3]
—thoughts of Jon Connington
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 8, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 24, The Lost Lord.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 61, The Griffin Reborn.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Arianne II