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The '''Kingsguard''', also known poetically as the '''White Swords'''{{ref|AGOT|30}} or '''white cloaks''',{{ref|TPATQ}} are the royal bodyguards of the [[Iron Throne]]. Regarded as the finest [[knight]]s in the [[Seven Kingdoms]],{{ref|AGOT|8}}{{ref|AFFC|21}} they are sworn to protect their king and the royal family with their own lives, to obey his commands, and to keep his secrets.{{ref|ADWD|55}} The Kingsguard are sworn for life and are forbidden from owning land, taking a wife, or fathering children,{{ref|aGoT|6}} although they can hold non-hereditary commands, such as being [[warden]]{{ref|AGOT|12}} or [[Hand of the King]].{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
The '''Kingsguard''', also known poetically as the '''White Swords'''{{ref|AGOT|30}} or '''white cloaks''',{{ref|TPATQ}} are the royal bodyguards of the [[Iron Throne]]. Regarded as the finest [[knight]]s in the [[Seven Kingdoms]],{{ref|AGOT|8}}{{ref|AFFC|21}} they are sworn to protect their king and the royal family with their own lives, to obey his commands, and to keep his secrets.{{ref|ADWD|55}} The Kingsguard are sworn for life and are forbidden from owning land, taking a wife, or fathering children,{{ref|aGoT|6}} although they can hold non-hereditary commands, such as being [[warden]]{{ref|AGOT|12}} or [[Hand of the King]].{{ref|TPATQ}}
  
Some monarchs, such as Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] ({{Date|129|130}}), have operated with a [[Queensguard]] instead of a Kingsguard.
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Two female ruling monarchs, Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] ({{Date|129|130}}) and Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]] ({{Date|300}}-Present), have operated with a [[Queensguard]] instead of a Kingsguard.
  
 
==Customs==
 
==Customs==
 
===Duties===
 
===Duties===
The Kingsguard is composed of seven men,{{ref|agot|8}} all of them sworn [[knight]]s.{{ref|aGoT|57}} A Kingsguard knight serves for life,{{ref|asos|12}}{{ref|asos|44}} regardless of age or any physical or mental ailments.{{ref|asos|62}} When an invalid Kingsguard knight is incapable of performing his duties, they are taken up by his sworn brothers.<ref name=kingsguard>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1027 The Kingsguard (May 22, 1999)]</ref> The knights of the Kingsguard are forbidden to marry, father children, and to hold land.{{ref|asos|4}} Regardless, the White Swords may retain or be granted certain titles. [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]] and [[Lewyn Martell]] continued to use the style of "prince",{{ref|agot|8}}{{ref|agot|57}} while Lords Commander [[Ryam Redwyne]] and [[Criston Cole]] also acted as [[Hand of the King]].{{ref|asos|54}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}{{ref|tpatq}}
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The Kingsguard is composed of seven men,{{Ref|agot|8}} all of them sworn [[knight]]s.{{Ref|aGoT|57}} A Kingsguard knight serves for life,{{Ref|asos|12}}{{Ref|asos|44}} regardless of age or any physical or mental ailments.{{Ref|asos|62}} When an invalid Kingsguard knight is incapable of performing his duties, they are taken up by his sworn brothers.<ref name=kingsguard>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1027 The Kingsguard (May 22, 1999)]</ref> The knights of the Kingsguard are forbidden to marry, father children, and to hold land.{{Ref|asos|4}} Regardless, the White Swords may retain or be granted certain titles. [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]] and [[Lewyn Martell]] continued to use the style of "prince",{{Ref|agot|8}}{{Ref|agot|57}} while Lord Commanders [[Ryam Redwyne]], [[Criston Cole]], and [[Marston Waters]] also acted as [[Hand of the King]].{{Ref|asos|54}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}{{Ref|tpatq}}{{Ref|fab|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
  
The first duty of the Kingsguard is defending the king from harm. They are sworn to obey the king's commands, to keep his secrets, to counsel him when requested and to keep silent when not, and to defend his name and honor.{{ref|adwd|55}} The king can decide to extend the protection offered by the Kingsguard to others. Some kings have chosen to extend this protection to their wives, children, and other relatives, and some have even chosen to grant this protection to their lovers, mistresses, and bastards.{{ref|adwd|55}} The Kingsguard are sworn to protect the queen, though not from anything the king might do.{{ref|affc|16}} They are also sworn not to harm any member of the royal family.{{ref|thk}}
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The first duty of the Kingsguard is defending the king from harm. They are sworn to obey the king's commands, to keep his secrets, to counsel him when requested and to keep silent when not, and to defend his name and honor.{{Ref|adwd|55}} The king can decide to extend the protection offered by the Kingsguard to others. Some kings have chosen to extend this protection to their wives, children, and other relatives, and some have even chosen to grant this protection to their lovers, mistresses, and bastards.{{Ref|adwd|55}} The Kingsguard are sworn to protect the queen, though not from anything the king might do.{{Ref|affc|16}} They are also sworn not to harm any member of the royal family.{{Ref|thk}}
  
In order to protect the king and the royal family night and day, the seven-man Kingsguard must rely to some degree on others. Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]] has [[Sandor Clegane]] as his sworn shield,{{ref|agot|33}} other knights are trusted with the king's security when the entire Kingsguard meets in [[White Sword Tower]],{{ref|asos|67}} and the queen may be guarded by household knights (e.g., Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who is protected by [[Vylarr]] and his [[House Lannister guards|red cloaks]]).{{ref|acok|25}}
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In order to protect the king and the royal family night and day, the seven-man Kingsguard must rely to some degree on others.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]] has [[Sandor Clegane]] as his [[sworn shield]],{{Ref|agot|33}} and other knights are trusted with the king's security when the entire Kingsguard meets in [[White Sword Tower]].{{Ref|asos|67}} The queen may be guarded by her own sworn shield, such as [[Jonquil Darke]] for [[Alysanne Targaryen]],{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} or household knights, such as [[Vylarr]] and his [[House Lannister guards|red cloaks]] for [[Cersei Lannister]].{{Ref|acok|25}}
  
The Lord Commander of the Kingsguard serves on the king's [[small council]].{{ref|asos|8}} When the small council is in session, one of the Kingsguard always stands guard outside the council chambers, while another is usually posted at the end of the bridge into [[Maegor's Holdfast]].{{ref|acok|3}}{{ref|affc|17}}
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The Lord Commander of the Kingsguard serves on the king's [[small council]].{{Ref|asos|8}} When the small council is in session, one of the Kingsguard always stands guard outside the council chambers, while another is usually posted at the end of the bridge into [[Maegor's Holdfast]].{{Ref|acok|3}}{{Ref|affc|17}}
  
 
===Equipment===
 
===Equipment===
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==History==
 
==History==
The Kingsguard was founded during the reign of the first [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] king on the [[Iron Throne]], [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]]. The first Kingsguard was created at the suggestion of Queen [[Visenya Targaryen]], after a [[Dorne|Dornish]] assassination attempt on Aegon and herself in the streets of [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|10}}. She deliberately modeled the Kingsguard vows of holding no lands or title on the ancient vows of the [[Night's Watch]], and seven [[knight]]s were chosen because the king ruled the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
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The Kingsguard was founded during the reign of the first [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] king on the [[Iron Throne]], [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]]. The first Kingsguard was created at the suggestion of Queen [[Visenya Targaryen]], after a [[Dorne|Dornish]] assassination attempt on Aegon and herself in the streets of [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|10}}. She deliberately modeled the Kingsguard vows of holding no lands or title on the ancient vows of the [[Night's Watch]], and seven [[knight]]s were chosen because the king ruled the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
  
When Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys Targaryen]] put forth his claim to the [[Iron Throne]], two Kingsguard of the reigning King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] abandoned him.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} According to some, Maegor was killed by a member of the Kingsguard who could no longer abide his tyranny.{{ref|aSoS|36}}
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When Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys Targaryen]] put forth his claim to the [[Iron Throne]], two Kingsguard of the reigning King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] abandoned him.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} According to some, Maegor was killed by a member of the Kingsguard who could no longer abide his tyranny.{{ref|aSoS|36}} As king, Jaehaerys selected five members of the Kingsguard in the [[War for the White Cloaks]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
  
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the Kingsguard split between knights serving King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] and [[Queensguard]] serving Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]].{{ref|TPATQ}}
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During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the Kingsguard split between knights serving King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] and [[Queensguard]] serving Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}
  
A [[hedge knight]], Ser [[Duncan the Tall]],{{ref|THK}} rose to become Lord Commander for King [[Aegon V Targaryen]].{{ref|ASOS|67}}
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A [[hedge knight]], Ser [[Duncan the Tall]],{{Ref|THK}} rose to become Lord Commander for King [[Aegon V Targaryen]].{{Ref|ASOS|67}}
  
During [[Robert's Rebellion]], [[Jonothor Darry]] and [[Lewyn Martell]] were killed during the [[battle of the Trident]], while [[Arthur Dayne]], [[Oswell Whent]], and Lord Commander [[Gerold Hightower]] died in [[combat at the tower of joy]]. [[Jaime Lannister]] slew his charge, King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], during the [[Sack of King's Landing]], earning himself the "Kingslayer" sobriquet. The new king, [[Robert I Baratheon]], allowed Jaime to remain in the Kingsguard and elevated the other surviving member of the Mad King's white cloaks, Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], to the position of Lord Commander.
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During [[Robert's Rebellion]], Ser [[Jonothor Darry]] and Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] were killed during the [[Battle of the Trident]], while Ser [[Arthur Dayne]], Ser [[Oswell Whent]], and Lord Commander [[Gerold Hightower]] died in [[combat at the tower of joy]]. Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] slew his charge, King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], during the [[Sack of King's Landing]], earning himself the "Kingslayer" sobriquet. The new king, [[Robert I Baratheon]], allowed Jaime to remain in the Kingsguard and elevated the other surviving member of the Mad King's white cloaks, Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], to the position of Lord Commander.
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
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Ser [[Mandon Moore]] drowns during the [[battle of the Blackwater]],{{ref|ACOK|61}} while Sandor Clegane flees the battlefield.{{ref|ASOS|62}} Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] joins the Kingsguard after the battle.{{ref|ACOK|65}}
 
Ser [[Mandon Moore]] drowns during the [[battle of the Blackwater]],{{ref|ACOK|61}} while Sandor Clegane flees the battlefield.{{ref|ASOS|62}} Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] joins the Kingsguard after the battle.{{ref|ACOK|65}}
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[[Aggo]], [[Jhogo]], and [[Rakharo]] are members of Daenerys's Queensguard.{{ref|acok|appendix}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Jaime, released from imprisonment at Riverrun by [[Catelyn Stark]],{{ref|ASOS|1}} returns to King's Landing.{{ref|ASOS|62}}
 
Jaime, released from imprisonment at Riverrun by [[Catelyn Stark]],{{ref|ASOS|1}} returns to King's Landing.{{ref|ASOS|62}}
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[[Belwas|Strong Belwas]] is a member of Daenerys's Queensguard.{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}
  
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
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==Historical Members==
 
==Historical Members==
===Lord Commanders===
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====Unknown Reign====
:{{main|Lord Commander of the Kingsguard}}
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It is unknown under which king the following Lord Commanders and knights served in the Kingsguard:
It is unknown under which king the following Lords Commanders served in the Kingsguard:
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* Ser [[Robert Flowers]], known as ''Red Robert Flowers''.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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'''Lord Commanders'''
* Ser [[Alyn Connington]], called the ''Pale Griffin''.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Robert Flowers]], known as ''Red Robert Flowers''.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
* The [[Demon of Darry]].{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Alyn Connington]], called the ''Pale Griffin''.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
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* The [[Demon of Darry]], a famous Lord Commander.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
  
===Unknown Reign===
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'''Knights'''
It is unknown under which king the following knights served in the Kingsguard:
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* The [[Greatheart]], a famous member.{{Ref|affc|16}}
* The [[Greatheart]], a famous member.{{ref|affc|16}}
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* Ser [[Gyles]], better known as ''Gyles Greycloak''. He was a traitor.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
* Ser [[Gyles]], better known as ''Gyles Greycloak''. He was a traitor.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Jeffory Norcross]], called ''Neveryield''.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
* Ser [[Jeffory Norcross]], called ''Neveryield''.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Michael Mertyns]], the ''White Owl''.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
* Ser [[Michael Mertyns]], the ''White Owl''.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Orivel]], the ''Open-Handed''. He was a coward.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
* Ser [[Orivel]], the ''Open-Handed''. He was a coward.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Unknown knight of [[House Cave]].{{Ref|aFfC|20}}  
* Unknown knight of [[House Cave]].{{ref|aFfC|20}}  
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* Unknown knight of [[House Hardy]].{{Ref|aFfC|20}}
* Unknown knight of [[House Hardy]].{{ref|aFfC|20}}
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* Unknown knight of [[House Pyne]].{{Ref|aFfC|20}}
* Unknown knight of [[House Pyne]].{{ref|aFfC|20}}
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* Ser [[Rupert Crabb]].{{Ref|aFfC|20}}  
* Ser [[Rupert Crabb]].{{ref|aFfC|20}}  
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* Ser [[Clarence Crabb (Short)|Clarence Crabb]], the ''Short''.{{Ref|aFfC|20}}
* Ser [[Clarence Crabb (Short)|Clarence Crabb]], the ''Short''.{{ref|aFfC|20}}
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* Ser [[Rolland Darklyn]], the youngest member to join the Kingsguard until Ser Jaime Lannister. He died just an hour after entering the Kingsguard. One of the seven [[House Darklyn|Darklyn]] knights to join the order over the years.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
* Ser [[Rolland Darklyn]], the youngest member to join the Kingsguard until Ser Jaime Lannister. He died just an hour after entering the Kingsguard. One of the seven [[House Darklyn|Darklyn]] knights to join the order over the years.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Tom Costayne]], called ''Long Tom Costayne'', who was in the Kingsguard for sixty years.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
* Ser [[Tom Costayne]], called ''Long Tom Costayne'', who was in the Kingsguard for sixty years.{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* [[Serwyn of the Mirror Shield]]. A legendary hero; said in some tales to have been a [[knight]] of the Kingsguard but in fact lived in the days of the [[First Men]], long before there were knights or a Kingsguard.{{Ref|acok|3}}{{Ref|agot|8}}
* [[Serwyn of the Mirror Shield]]. A legendary hero; said in some tales to have been a [[knight]] of the Kingsguard but in fact lived in the days of the [[First Men]], long before there were knights or a Kingsguard.{{ref|acok|3}}{{ref|agot|8}}
 
  
 
===[[Aegon I Targaryen]] ({{Date|10}}-{{Date|37}})===
 
===[[Aegon I Targaryen]] ({{Date|10}}-{{Date|37}})===
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* Ser [[Griffith Goode]], brother to Ser Gregor.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
 
* Ser [[Griffith Goode]], brother to Ser Gregor.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
 
* Ser [[Humfrey the Mummer|Humfrey]], better known as ''Humfrey the Mummer''. A [[hedge knight]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
 
* Ser [[Humfrey the Mummer|Humfrey]], better known as ''Humfrey the Mummer''. A [[hedge knight]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
* Ser [[Addison Hill]], the ''Bastard of Cornfield''. Later became Lord Commander. It is unknown whether this occurred during Aegon I's reign.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}{{ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Addison Hill]], the ''Bastard of Cornfield''. Later became Lord Commander. It is unknown whether this occurred during Aegon I's reign or in the reign of Aenys I.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}{{ref|aFfC|16}}
  
 
Two members of Aegon's Kingsguard died defending him.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
 
Two members of Aegon's Kingsguard died defending him.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
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===[[Maegor I Targaryen]] ({{Date|42}}-{{Date|48}})===
 
===[[Maegor I Targaryen]] ({{Date|42}}-{{Date|48}})===
* Ser [[Davos Darklyn]].{{ref|TSotD}}
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* Ser [[Davos Darklyn]].{{Ref|TSotD}}
* Ser [[Owen Bush]].{{ref|TSotD}}
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* Ser [[Owen Bush]].{{Ref|TSotD}}
* Ser [[Maladon Moore]].{{ref|TSotD}}
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* Ser [[Maladon Moore]].{{Ref|TSotD}}
* Ser [[Olyver Bracken]], deserted Maegor in {{Date|48}}.{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
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* Ser [[Jon Tollett]].{{Ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
* Ser [[Raymund Mallery]], deserted Maegor in {{Date|48}}.{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
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* Ser [[Symond Crayne]].{{Ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
* Ser [[Jon Tollett]].{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
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* Ser [[Harrold Langward]].{{Ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
* Ser [[Symond Crayne]].{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
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* Ser [[Olyver Bracken]], deserted Maegor in {{Date|48}}.{{Ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
* Ser [[Harrold Longward]].{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
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* Ser [[Raymund Mallery]], deserted Maegor in {{Date|48}}.{{Ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
  
Two members of Maegor's Kingsguard were slain by Lord [[Rupert Falwell]], famed as the ''Fighting Fool'', in the [[Battle at the Great Fork|battle at the Great Fork of the Blackwater]] in {{Date|42}}.{{ref|TSotD}} Furthermore, two members of Maegor's Kingsguard abandoned him when Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys]] made his claim in {{Date|48}}.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}{{ref|TSotD}} After Maegors death the surviving Kingsguard were either executed or sent to join the [[Night's Watch]].{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
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Two members of Maegor's Kingsguard were slain by Lord [[Rupert Falwell]], famed as the ''Fighting Fool'', in the [[Battle at the Great Fork|Battle at the Great Fork of the Blackwater]] in {{Date|42}}.{{Ref|TSotD}} After Maegor's death the surviving Kingsguard were either executed or sent to join the [[Night's Watch]].{{Ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
  
 
===[[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] ({{Date|48}}-{{Date|103}})===
 
===[[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] ({{Date|48}}-{{Date|103}})===
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It is recorded by the [[maesters]] that King Jaehaerys had more Kingsguard knights serve during his reign than any other monarch. Furthermore many historians concur that no king ever possessed a Kingsguard that could equal Jaehaerys first seven.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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* Ser [[Gyles Morrigen]], first to be named to Jaehaerys' Kingsguard as Lord Commander.{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
 
* Ser [[Gyles Morrigen]], first to be named to Jaehaerys' Kingsguard as Lord Commander.{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
 
* Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]].{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
 
* Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]].{{ref|fab|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
* Ser [[Lorence Roxton]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides- 49 AC}}
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* Ser [[Lorence Roxton]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
* Ser [[Victor the Valiant]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides- 49 AC}}
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* Ser [[Victor the Valiant]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
* Ser [[Willam the Wasp]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides- 49 AC}}
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* Ser [[Willam the Wasp]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
* Ser [[Pate the Woodcock]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides- 49 AC}}
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* Ser [[Pate the Woodcock]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
* Ser [[Samgood of Sour Hill]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides- 49 AC}}
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* Ser [[Samgood of Sour Hill]].{{ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
* Ser [[Robert Shaw]].{{ref|fab|The long reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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* Ser [[Lucamore Strong]], who broke his vows by secretly taking three wives and fathering numerous children. As punishment, he was [[Eunuch|gelded]] by his sworn brothers and sent to the [[Wall]] by his king. Known as ''Lucamore the Lusty'' ever since.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
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* Ser [[Robin Shaw]].{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
 
* Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]], later raised to Lord Commander, thought to be one of the best knights Westeros has ever seen. Served shortly and poorly as [[Hand of the King]].{{ref|trp}}
 
* Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]], later raised to Lord Commander, thought to be one of the best knights Westeros has ever seen. Served shortly and poorly as [[Hand of the King]].{{ref|trp}}
 
* Ser [[Clement Crabb]].{{ref|aFfC|20}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}
 
* Ser [[Clement Crabb]].{{ref|aFfC|20}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}
* Ser [[Lucamore Strong]], who broke his vows by secretly taking three wives and fathering numerous children. As punishment, he was gelded by his sworn brothers and sent to the [[Wall]] by his king. Known as ''Lucamore the Lusty'' ever since.{{Ref|aFfC|16}}
 
  
 
===[[Viserys I Targaryen]] ({{Date|103}}-{{Date|129}})===
 
===[[Viserys I Targaryen]] ({{Date|103}}-{{Date|129}})===
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The reign of King Aegon II covered the war of succession known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. During this war, both the eldest living son of late King [[Viserys I Targaryen|Viserys I]], Prince [[Aegon II Targaryen|Aegon]], and the eldest living child of King Viserys I, the daughter he had proclaimed his heir, Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]], were crowned.
 
The reign of King Aegon II covered the war of succession known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. During this war, both the eldest living son of late King [[Viserys I Targaryen|Viserys I]], Prince [[Aegon II Targaryen|Aegon]], and the eldest living child of King Viserys I, the daughter he had proclaimed his heir, Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]], were crowned.
  
'''[[Aegon II Targaryen]]'''
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'''Aegon II Targaryen'''
* Ser [[Criston Cole]], the ''Kingmaker'', remained Lord Commander for King Aegon II until his death in {{Date|130}}. Was active part of the [[greens]], and placed the crown on King Aegon's head himself. Later also served as Hand of the King for King Aegon II. He is remembered as a controversial figure in history.{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Ser [[Criston Cole]], the ''Kingmaker'', remained Lord Commander for King Aegon II until his death in {{Date|130}}. Was active part of the [[greens]], and placed the crown on King Aegon's head himself. Later also served as Hand of the King for Aegon II. He is remembered as a controversial figure in history.{{ref|tpatq}}
 
* Ser [[Arryk Cargyll]], twin to Ser Erryk.{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
* Ser [[Arryk Cargyll]], twin to Ser Erryk.{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
* Ser [[Rickard Thorne]].{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
* Ser [[Rickard Thorne]].{{ref|TPATQ}}
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* Ser [[Gyles Belgrave]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
 
* Ser [[Gyles Belgrave]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
  
'''[[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]'''
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'''Rhaenyra Targaryen'''
 
:''Main: [[Queensguard]]
 
:''Main: [[Queensguard]]
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* Ser [[Steffon Darklyn]], her first Lord Commander.{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
* Ser [[Steffon Darklyn]], her first Lord Commander.{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
* Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]], her second Lord Commander.{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
* Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]], her second Lord Commander.{{ref|TPATQ}}
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* Ser [[Glendon Goode]], her third Lord Commander.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}
 
* Ser [[Erryk Cargyll]], twin to Ser Arryk.{{ref|TPATQ}}
 
* Ser [[Erryk Cargyll]], twin to Ser Arryk.{{ref|TPATQ}}
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* Ser [[Lyonel Bentley]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}
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* Ser [[Harrold Darke]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}
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* Ser [[Adrian Redfort]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}
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* Ser [[Loreth Lansdale]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}
  
 
===[[Aegon III Targaryen]] ({{Date|131}}-{{Date|157}})===
 
===[[Aegon III Targaryen]] ({{Date|131}}-{{Date|157}})===
* Ser [[Marston Waters]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
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* Ser [[Willis Fell]], Lord Commander until his death of the [[Winter Fever]] in {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
* Ser [[Mervyn Flowers]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
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* Ser [[Marston Waters]], Lord Commander and served as Hand of the King until being slain by his sworn brother Mervyn Flowers in {{Date|135}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}{{Ref|fab|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
* Ser [[Joffrey Staunton]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
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* Ser [[Regis Groves]].{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
* Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]], also known as the ''Dragonknight''. Nephew of King Aegon III, who joined the Kingsguard in {{Date|153}}.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Hailed as the greatest knight of his generation.{{ref|ASOS|12}}<ref group="N">Born in 136 AC, Aemon was 17 years old when he took his vows, shortly after the wedding of Aegon and Naerys in 153 AC.</ref>
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* Ser [[Amaury Peake]].{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
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* Ser [[Mervyn Flowers]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
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* Ser [[Raynard Ruskyn]], became Lord Commander in {{Date|135}}.{{Ref|fab|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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* Ser [[Edmund Warrick]].{{Ref|fab|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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* Ser [[Dennis Whitfield]].{{Ref|fab|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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* Ser [[Agramore Cobb]].{{Ref|fab|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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* Ser [[Joffrey Staunton]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
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* Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]], also known as the ''Dragonknight''. Nephew of King Aegon III, who joined the Kingsguard in {{Date|153}}.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Hailed as the greatest knight of his generation.{{Ref|ASOS|12}}<ref group="N">Born in 136 AC, Aemon was 17 years old when he took his vows, shortly after the wedding of Aegon and Naerys in 153 AC.</ref>
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Two members of Aegon III's Kingsguard died of the [[Winter Fever]] in {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} Ser [[Robin Massey]] as Lord Commander and Ser [[Robert Darklyn]] were named to the white cloaks by Aegon III but the appointments were later set aside by Lord [[Unwin Peake]] in {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
  
 
===[[Daeron I Targaryen]] ({{Date|157}}-{{Date|161}})===
 
===[[Daeron I Targaryen]] ({{Date|157}}-{{Date|161}})===
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* Ser [[Olyvar Oakheart]], the ''Green Oak''. Participated in the conquest of Dorne. Died beside his king in [[Dorne]].{{ref|aFfC|13}}
 
* Ser [[Olyvar Oakheart]], the ''Green Oak''. Participated in the conquest of Dorne. Died beside his king in [[Dorne]].{{ref|aFfC|13}}
  
Three Kingsguard knights died trying to protect King Daeron I in Dorne, and one threw down his sword and yielded, in {{Date|161}}.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} It is currently unknown if Olyvar Oakheart was one of the three to die in {{Date|161}}, or whether he died earlier during Daeron's reign.
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Three Kingsguard knights died trying to protect Daeron I in Dorne, and one threw down his sword and yielded, in {{Date|161}}.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} It is currently unknown if Olyvar Oakheart was one of the three to die in {{Date|161}}, or whether he died earlier during Daeron I's reign.
  
 
===[[Baelor I Targaryen]] ({{Date|161}}-{{Date|171}})===
 
===[[Baelor I Targaryen]] ({{Date|161}}-{{Date|171}})===
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===[[Aerys I Targaryen]] ({{Date|209}}-{{Date|221}})===
 
===[[Aerys I Targaryen]] ({{Date|209}}-{{Date|221}})===
 
* Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]].{{ref|TMK}}
 
* Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]].{{ref|TMK}}
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===[[Maekar I Targaryen]] ({{Date|221}}-{{Date|233}})===
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* Unknown
  
 
===[[Aegon V Targaryen]] ({{Date|233}}-{{Date|259}})===
 
===[[Aegon V Targaryen]] ({{Date|233}}-{{Date|259}})===
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===[[Robert I Baratheon]] ({{Date|283}}-{{Date|298}})===
 
===[[Robert I Baratheon]] ({{Date|283}}-{{Date|298}})===
 
[[File:Kings guard by JasonEngle.jpg|600px|right|thumb|Left to right in order: Jaime Lannister, Preston Greenfield, Mandon Moore, Barristan Selmy, Meryn Trant, Boros Blount, and Arys Oakheart.]]
 
[[File:Kings guard by JasonEngle.jpg|600px|right|thumb|Left to right in order: Jaime Lannister, Preston Greenfield, Mandon Moore, Barristan Selmy, Meryn Trant, Boros Blount, and Arys Oakheart.]]
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After [[Robert's Rebellion]] had concluded, the new king, [[Robert I Baratheon]], had multiple positions to fill at once, as five of the members of the Kingsguard of his predecessor, King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], had died during the war. ([[Gerold Hightower]], [[Arthur Dayne]], [[Lewyn Martell]], [[Oswell Whent]], and [[Jonothor Darry]].) Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] and Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], the two surviving knights of the Kingsguard of King Aerys II, were pardoned by King Robert. They swore loyalty to the new king and served as members of his Kingsguard throughout his reign. The other five vacancies were filled with not necessarily the best skilled knights, as Robert had to settle for who was available.<ref name=kingsguard/> Furthermore, Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] exercised her influence over the naming of new Kingsguard members throughout Robert's reign; she spoke against Ser [[Richard Horpe]], and so he was passed over.{{ref|ADWD|17}}
 
After [[Robert's Rebellion]] had concluded, the new king, [[Robert I Baratheon]], had multiple positions to fill at once, as five of the members of the Kingsguard of his predecessor, King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], had died during the war. ([[Gerold Hightower]], [[Arthur Dayne]], [[Lewyn Martell]], [[Oswell Whent]], and [[Jonothor Darry]].) Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] and Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], the two surviving knights of the Kingsguard of King Aerys II, were pardoned by King Robert. They swore loyalty to the new king and served as members of his Kingsguard throughout his reign. The other five vacancies were filled with not necessarily the best skilled knights, as Robert had to settle for who was available.<ref name=kingsguard/> Furthermore, Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] exercised her influence over the naming of new Kingsguard members throughout Robert's reign; she spoke against Ser [[Richard Horpe]], and so he was passed over.{{ref|ADWD|17}}
  
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===[[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] ({{Date|298}}-{{Date|300}})===
 
===[[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] ({{Date|298}}-{{Date|300}})===
 
[[File:Kings guard2.jpg|thumb|350px|Kingsguard in ''[[Game of Thrones]]''.]]
 
[[File:Kings guard2.jpg|thumb|350px|Kingsguard in ''[[Game of Thrones]]''.]]
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Upon the ascension of the young king, [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]], Lord Commander [[Barristan Selmy]] was dismissed, the first time ever in history. Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] was named Lord Commander in Selmy's stead, while the unanointed warrior [[Sandor Clegane]] was appointed the empty position, marking the first moment a member of the Kingsguard was not a dubbed knight.
 
Upon the ascension of the young king, [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]], Lord Commander [[Barristan Selmy]] was dismissed, the first time ever in history. Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] was named Lord Commander in Selmy's stead, while the unanointed warrior [[Sandor Clegane]] was appointed the empty position, marking the first moment a member of the Kingsguard was not a dubbed knight.
  
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* Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], also known as the ''Knight of Flowers''. Raised to the Kingsguard after the death of Mandon Moore.{{ref|aCoK|65}}
 
* Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], also known as the ''Knight of Flowers''. Raised to the Kingsguard after the death of Mandon Moore.{{ref|aCoK|65}}
  
===[[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]] ({{Date|300}})===
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===[[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]] ({{Date|300}}-Present)===
 
* Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], Lord Commander, also known as the ''Kingslayer''. Sent to pacify the [[riverlands]],{{ref|aFfC|27}} peacefully lifts the sieges of [[Siege of Riverrun|Riverrun]]{{ref|aFfC|44}} and [[Siege of Raventree|Raventree]]. Reportedly last seen camped at [[Pennytree]].{{ref|aDwD|48}}
 
* Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], Lord Commander, also known as the ''Kingslayer''. Sent to pacify the [[riverlands]],{{ref|aFfC|27}} peacefully lifts the sieges of [[Siege of Riverrun|Riverrun]]{{ref|aFfC|44}} and [[Siege of Raventree|Raventree]]. Reportedly last seen camped at [[Pennytree]].{{ref|aDwD|48}}
 
* Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], also known as the ''Knight of Flowers''. Sent to end the [[siege of Dragonstone]],{{ref|aFfC|32}} leads the successful but bloodthirsty assault on the castle, but was reportedly gravely injured.{{ref|aFfC|36}}
 
* Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], also known as the ''Knight of Flowers''. Sent to end the [[siege of Dragonstone]],{{ref|aFfC|32}} leads the successful but bloodthirsty assault on the castle, but was reportedly gravely injured.{{ref|aFfC|36}}
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==Claimants to the [[Iron Throne]]==
 
==Claimants to the [[Iron Throne]]==
===[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon VI]] ({{Date|300}})===
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===[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys I Targaryen]] ({{Date|298}}-Present)===
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:''Main: [[Queensguard]]
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*Ser [[Jorah Mormont]],{{Ref|agot|72}}{{ref|ASOS|Appendix}} former Lord Commander, banished by Queen Daenerys for treason.{{ref|asos|71}}
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*Ser [[Barristan Selmy]],{{ref|ADWD|2}} current Lord Commander and [[Hand of the King|Queen's Hand]].
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*[[Aggo]],{{ref|ASOS|Appendix}} ''[[ko]]'' and [[bloodrider]] to Daenerys.
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*[[Jhogo]],{{ref|ASOS|Appendix}} ''ko'' and bloodrider to Daenerys.
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*[[Rakharo]],{{ref|ASOS|Appendix}} ''ko'' and bloodrider to Daenerys.
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*[[Belwas|Strong Belwas]],{{ref|ASOS|Appendix}} a [[eunuch]] and former [[pit fighter]] sent to Daenerys by [[Illyrio Mopatis]].{{ref|acok|63}}
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===[[Renly Baratheon|Renly I Baratheon]] ({{Date|298}}-{{date|299}})===
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:''Main: [[Rainbow Guard]]
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* Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], Lord Commander. Joins the forces of [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]] after Renly's death and is named to the Kingsguard of Joffrey I.
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* Ser {[[Robar Royce]]}, killed by Loras for not preventing Renly's death.
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* Lord [[Bryce Caron]], joins [[Stannis Baratheon]] after Renly's death.
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* Ser {[[Emmon Cuy]]}, killed by Loras for not preventing Renly's death.
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* Ser {[[Guyard Morrigen]]}, joins Stannis Baratheon after Renly's death and is killed by Ser [[Garlan Tyrell]] at the [[Battle of the Blackwater]].
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* [[Brienne of Tarth]], becomes the sworn shield of Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] after Renly's death.
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* Ser [[Parmen Crane]], joins Stannis Baratheon after Renly's death, captured at [[Bitterbridge]] by Loras and held captive at [[Highgarden]].
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===[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon VI Targaryen]] ({{Date|300}}-Present)===
 
Upon landing in [[Westeros]] with the [[Golden Company]], Aegon named his friend Ser [[Rolly Duckfield]] the first of his new Kingsguard. Lord [[Jon Connington]] did not approve of the choice, and asked Aegon to leave the other six slots open for knights of renown and sons of great lords which would add luster to their cause.{{ref|aDwD|61}}
 
Upon landing in [[Westeros]] with the [[Golden Company]], Aegon named his friend Ser [[Rolly Duckfield]] the first of his new Kingsguard. Lord [[Jon Connington]] did not approve of the choice, and asked Aegon to leave the other six slots open for knights of renown and sons of great lords which would add luster to their cause.{{ref|aDwD|61}}
  
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* {open}
 
* {open}
 
* {open}
 
* {open}
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==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{quote|[[Old Nan]] said they were the finest swords in all [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]]. There were only seven of them, and they wore white armor and had no wives or children, but lived only to serve the king. Bran knew all their stories. Their names were like music to him.{{ref|aGoT|8}}|[[Bran Stark]]'s thoughts}}
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{{Quote|[[Old Nan]] said they were the finest swords in all [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]]. There were only seven of them, and they wore white armor and had no wives or children, but lived only to serve the king. Bran knew all their stories. Their names were like music to him.{{Ref|aGoT|8}}|[[Bran Stark]]'s thoughts}}
 
 
 
 
{{quote|'''Eddard''': The Kingsguard—<br>'''Varys''': A paper shield. Try not to look so shocked, Lord Stark. [[Jaime Lannister]] is himself a Sworn Brother of the White Swords, and we all know what his oath is worth. The days when men like [[Ryam Redwyne]] and Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]] wore the white cloak are gone to dust and song. Of these seven, only Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] is made of the true steel, and Selmy is old. Ser [[Boros Blount|Boros]] and Ser [[Meryn Trant|Meryn]] are [[Cersei Lannister|the queen's]] creatures to the bone, and I have deep suspicions of the others. No, my lord, when the swords come out in earnest, you will be the only true friend [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]] will have.{{ref|aGoT|30}}|[[Eddard Stark]] and [[Varys]]}}
 
 
 
 
 
{{quote|'''Eddard''': Ser [[Willem Darry]] is fled to [[Dragonstone]], with [[Rhaella Targaryen|your queen]] and Prince [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]]. I thought you might have sailed with him.<br>'''Oswell''': Ser Willem is a good man and true.<br>'''Gerold''': But not of the Kingsguard. The Kingsguard does not flee.{{ref|aGoT|39}}|[[Oswell Whent]] and [[Gerold Hightower]] in [[Eddard Stark]]'s dream}}
 
 
 
 
 
{{quote|Something his father had told him once when he was little came back to him suddenly. He had asked Lord [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] if the Kingsguard were truly the finest [[knight]]s in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. "No longer," he answered, "but once they were a marvel, a shining lesson to the world."{{ref|ACOK|21}}|[[Bran Stark]]'s thoughts}}
 
 
 
 
 
{{quote|It is a rare and precious gift to be a [[knight]], and even more so a knight of the Kingsguard. It is a gift given to few, a gift you scorned and sullied.{{ref|aSoS|11}}|[[Brienne of Tarth]] to [[Jaime Lannister]]}}
 
  
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{{Quote|No [[knight]] of the Kingsguard should outlive his king when that king dies by violence.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}|[[Cregan Stark]]}}
  
{{quote|'''Jaime''': Once a man puts on that cloak, it changes him.<br>'''Cersei''': It certainly changed you, and not for the better.{{ref|affc|12}}|[[Jaime Lannister]] and [[Cersei Lannister]]}}
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{{Quote|'''Eddard''': The Kingsguard—<br>'''Varys''': A paper shield. Try not to look so shocked, Lord Stark. [[Jaime Lannister]] is himself a Sworn Brother of the White Swords, and we all know what his oath is worth. The days when men like [[Ryam Redwyne]] and Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]] wore the white cloak are gone to dust and song. Of these seven, only Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] is made of the true steel, and Selmy is old. Ser [[Boros Blount|Boros]] and Ser [[Meryn Trant|Meryn]] are [[Cersei Lannister|the queen's]] creatures to the bone, and I have deep suspicions of the others. No, my lord, when the swords come out in earnest, you will be the only true friend [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]] will have.{{Ref|aGoT|30}}|[[Eddard Stark]] and [[Varys]]}}
  
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{{Quote|'''Eddard''': Ser [[Willem Darry]] is fled to [[Dragonstone]], with [[Rhaella Targaryen|your queen]] and Prince [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]]. I thought you might have sailed with him.<br>'''Oswell''': Ser Willem is a good man and true.<br>'''Gerold''': But not of the Kingsguard. The Kingsguard does not flee.{{Ref|aGoT|39}}|[[Oswell Whent]] and [[Gerold Hightower]] in [[Eddard Stark]]'s dream}}
  
{{quote|He wondered what Ser [[Arthur Dayne]] would have to say of [[Kingsguard#Tommen I Baratheon (300 AC)|this lot]]. "How is it that the Kingsguard have fallen so low," most like. "It was my doing," I would have to answer. "I opened the door, and did nothing when the vermin began to crawl inside."{{ref|asos|67}}|[[Jaime Lannister]]'s thoughts}}
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{{Quote|Something his father had told him once when he was little came back to him suddenly. He had asked Lord [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] if the Kingsguard were truly the finest knights in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. "No longer," he answered, "but once they were a marvel, a shining lesson to the world."{{Ref|ACOK|21}}|[[Bran Stark]]'s thoughts}}
  
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{{Quote|It is a rare and precious gift to be a knight, and even more so a knight of the Kingsguard. It is a gift given to few, a gift you scorned and sullied.{{Ref|aSoS|11}}|[[Brienne of Tarth]] to [[Jaime Lannister]]}}
  
{{quote|'''Arianne''': Do you think you are the only Kingsguard who ever loved a woman?<br>'''Arys''': There have always been men who found it easier to speak vows than to keep them.{{ref|AFFC|13}}|[[Arianne Martell]] and [[Arys Oakheart]]}}
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{{Quote|'''Jaime''': Once a man puts on that cloak, it changes him.<br>'''Cersei''': It certainly changed you, and not for the better.{{Ref|affc|12}}|[[Jaime Lannister]] and [[Cersei Lannister]]}}
  
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{{Quote|He wondered what Ser [[Arthur Dayne]] would have to say of [[Kingsguard#Tommen I Baratheon (300 AC)|this lot]]. "How is it that the Kingsguard have fallen so low," most like. "It was my doing," I would have to answer. "I opened the door, and did nothing when the vermin began to crawl inside."{{Ref|asos|67}}|[[Jaime Lannister]]'s thoughts}}
  
{{quote|'''Daenerys''': [[Viserys Targaryen|My brother]] once told me a [[Westeros]]i riddle. Who listens to everything yet hears nothing?<br>'''Barristan''': A knight of the Kingsguard.{{ref|ADWD|16}}|[[Daenerys Targaryen]] and [[Barristan Selmy]]}}
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{{Quote|'''Arianne''': Do you think you are the only Kingsguard who ever loved a woman?<br>'''Arys''': There have always been men who found it easier to speak vows than to keep them.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}|[[Arianne Martell]] and [[Arys Oakheart]]}}
  
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{{Quote|'''Daenerys''': [[Viserys Targaryen|My brother]] once told me a [[Westeros]]i riddle. Who listens to everything yet hears nothing?<br>'''Barristan''': A knight of the Kingsguard.{{Ref|ADWD|16}}|[[Daenerys Targaryen]] and [[Barristan Selmy]]}}
  
{{quote|Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men-quicker and stronger than most, more skilled with sword and shield, but still prey to pride, ambition, lust, love, anger, jealousy, greed for gold, hunger for power, and all the other failings that afflicted lesser mortals. The best of them overcame their flaws, did their duty, and died with their swords in their hands. The worst ... The worst were those who played the game of thrones.{{ref|aDwD|55}}|[[Barristan Selmy]]'s thoughts}}
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{{Quote|Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men-quicker and stronger than most, more skilled with sword and shield, but still prey to pride, ambition, lust, love, anger, jealousy, greed for gold, hunger for power, and all the other failings that afflicted lesser mortals. The best of them overcame their flaws, did their duty, and died with their swords in their hands. The worst ... The worst were those who played the game of thrones.{{Ref|aDwD|55}}|[[Barristan Selmy]]'s thoughts}}
  
 
==See also==  
 
==See also==  
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Kingsguard
Kingsguard sigil.png
Standard of the Kingsguard, a crown surrounded by seven white swords.[1]
Type Sworn brotherhood
Royal bodyguard
Seat White Sword Tower, Red Keep, King's Landing
Region Seven Kingdoms
Allegiance Iron Throne
Current Leader Lord Commander Jaime Lannister
Founder King Aegon I Targaryen
Queen Visenya Targaryen
Founded 10 AC
Unadorned white shield of the Kingsguard.

The Kingsguard, also known poetically as the White Swords[2] or white cloaks,[3] are the royal bodyguards of the Iron Throne. Regarded as the finest knights in the Seven Kingdoms,[4][5] they are sworn to protect their king and the royal family with their own lives, to obey his commands, and to keep his secrets.[6] The Kingsguard are sworn for life and are forbidden from owning land, taking a wife, or fathering children,[7] although they can hold non-hereditary commands, such as being warden[8] or Hand of the King.[3]

Two female ruling monarchs, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (129130 AC) and Queen Daenerys Targaryen (300 AC-Present), have operated with a Queensguard instead of a Kingsguard.

Customs

Duties

The Kingsguard is composed of seven men,[4] all of them sworn knights.[9] A Kingsguard knight serves for life,[10][11] regardless of age or any physical or mental ailments.[12] When an invalid Kingsguard knight is incapable of performing his duties, they are taken up by his sworn brothers.[13] The knights of the Kingsguard are forbidden to marry, father children, and to hold land.[14] Regardless, the White Swords may retain or be granted certain titles. Aemon Targaryen and Lewyn Martell continued to use the style of "prince",[4][9] while Lord Commanders Ryam Redwyne, Criston Cole, and Marston Waters also acted as Hand of the King.[15][16][17][3][18]

The first duty of the Kingsguard is defending the king from harm. They are sworn to obey the king's commands, to keep his secrets, to counsel him when requested and to keep silent when not, and to defend his name and honor.[6] The king can decide to extend the protection offered by the Kingsguard to others. Some kings have chosen to extend this protection to their wives, children, and other relatives, and some have even chosen to grant this protection to their lovers, mistresses, and bastards.[6] The Kingsguard are sworn to protect the queen, though not from anything the king might do.[19] They are also sworn not to harm any member of the royal family.[20]

In order to protect the king and the royal family night and day, the seven-man Kingsguard must rely to some degree on others.[21] Prince Joffrey Baratheon has Sandor Clegane as his sworn shield,[22] and other knights are trusted with the king's security when the entire Kingsguard meets in White Sword Tower.[23] The queen may be guarded by her own sworn shield, such as Jonquil Darke for Alysanne Targaryen,[21] or household knights, such as Vylarr and his red cloaks for Cersei Lannister.[24]

The Lord Commander of the Kingsguard serves on the king's small council.[25] When the small council is in session, one of the Kingsguard always stands guard outside the council chambers, while another is usually posted at the end of the bridge into Maegor's Holdfast.[26][27]

Equipment

The Kingsguard wear all white cloaks and intricate suits of white enameled scales, their fastenings for breastplate and other pieces made of silver.[28][9] They alone bear the right to carry a pure white unemblazoned shield.[2] Their white armor has little decoration, although some members wear decorative brooches or gaudy helms.[29][30][31] According to a semi-canon source, the Kingsguard's standard depicts seven silver swords encircling a golden crown.[1]

Appointments

The rite for making a new member of the White Swords can vary. It can be a solemn and formal event in which the knight kneels as he makes his vows before the king, and he then receives the white cloak of the Kingsguard from the Hand of the King or the Lord Commander himself.[32][33] The new Kingsguard might then be anointed by the High Septon in the names of the Seven.[33]

The Lord Commander is always chosen by the king, with seniority and ability playing parts in the decision.[34] Also, the Lord Commander is generally chosen from the existing pool of the Kingsguard.

White Book

The white cloaks' uninterrupted history since its creation during the reign of King Aegon I Targaryen is recorded in the White Book, formally named The Book of the Brothers. The White Book is kept in the White Sword Tower, the tower of the Red Keep in King's Landing which is home to the Kingsguard. Every knight who has ever served in the Kingsguard has a page in the book, on which his deeds are recorded. The Lord Commander of the Kingsguard is tasked with keeping the entries up to date, while septons come three times a year from the Great Sept of Baelor to add heraldic drawings and illuminations.[23]

History

The Kingsguard was founded during the reign of the first Targaryen king on the Iron Throne, Aegon the Conqueror. The first Kingsguard was created at the suggestion of Queen Visenya Targaryen, after a Dornish assassination attempt on Aegon and herself in the streets of King's Landing in 10 AC. She deliberately modeled the Kingsguard vows of holding no lands or title on the ancient vows of the Night's Watch, and seven knights were chosen because the king ruled the Seven Kingdoms.[35]

When Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen put forth his claim to the Iron Throne, two Kingsguard of the reigning King Maegor I Targaryen abandoned him.[36] According to some, Maegor was killed by a member of the Kingsguard who could no longer abide his tyranny.[37] As king, Jaehaerys selected five members of the Kingsguard in the War for the White Cloaks.[38]

During the Dance of the Dragons, the Kingsguard split between knights serving King Aegon II Targaryen and Queensguard serving Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen.[3]

A hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall,[20] rose to become Lord Commander for King Aegon V Targaryen.[23]

During Robert's Rebellion, Ser Jonothor Darry and Prince Lewyn Martell were killed during the Battle of the Trident, while Ser Arthur Dayne, Ser Oswell Whent, and Lord Commander Gerold Hightower died in combat at the tower of joy. Ser Jaime Lannister slew his charge, King Aerys II Targaryen, during the Sack of King's Landing, earning himself the "Kingslayer" sobriquet. The new king, Robert I Baratheon, allowed Jaime to remain in the Kingsguard and elevated the other surviving member of the Mad King's white cloaks, Ser Barristan Selmy, to the position of Lord Commander.

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

After the death of Lord Jon Arryn, King Robert I Baratheon names Ser Jaime Lannister the new Warden of the East, even though Eddard Stark speaks of Jaime also being in line to inherit the title of Warden of the West.[8] Robert later threatens to name Jaime his Hand of the King.[29]

Robert dies after being gored by a boar, and his successor, King Joffrey I Baratheon, dismisses the aged Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, Ser Barristan Selmy. This breaks tradition, as all previous Kingsguard served for life. Joffrey elevates his uncle, Jaime, to Lord Commander and adds to the Kingsguard Sandor Clegane, who is not a knight.[9] Jaime is captured by Robb Stark during the battle in the Whispering Wood.[39]

Daenerys Targaryen names Ser Jorah Mormont as the first member of her Queensguard.[40]

A Clash of Kings

During the War of the Five Kings, King Renly Baratheon is protected by his own Kingsguard, which he names the Rainbow Guard.[41]

Joffrey has his Kingsguard beat Sansa Stark. Ser Preston Greenfield is killed during the riot of King's Landing[42] and replaced by Ser Balon Swann.[33] Ser Boros Blount, who is removed from the white cloaks for not protecting Prince Tommen Baratheon, is replaced with Ser Osmund Kettleblack.[33]

Ser Mandon Moore drowns during the battle of the Blackwater,[43] while Sandor Clegane flees the battlefield.[12] Ser Loras Tyrell joins the Kingsguard after the battle.[44]

Aggo, Jhogo, and Rakharo are members of Daenerys's Queensguard.[45]

A Storm of Swords

Boros is restored to the Kingsguard.[46] In return for Lady Lysa Arryn returning to the king's peace, Lord Tywin Lannister, Joffrey's Hand, names Lord Robert Arryn the Warden of the East instead of Jaime.[47]

Jaime, released from imprisonment at Riverrun by Catelyn Stark,[48] returns to King's Landing.[12]

Strong Belwas is a member of Daenerys's Queensguard.[49]

A Feast for Crows

Jaime, standing vigil for his father, Lord Tywin, wears a long hauberk, its scales mother-of-pearl chased with gold.[50]

During the failed plot to crown Princess Myrcella Baratheon, Ser Arys Oakheart is killed by Areo Hotah at the Greenblood in Dorne.[5]

A Dance with Dragons

In Meereen, Barristan becomes the Lord Commander of Daenerys's Queensguard.[51]

Against the wishes of Lord Jon Connington, Rolly Duckfield is named the first of the Kingsguard of Aegon Targaryen.[52]

Ser Robert Strong is named to the Kingsguard of King Tommen I Baratheon.[53]

Historical Members

Unknown Reign

It is unknown under which king the following Lord Commanders and knights served in the Kingsguard:

Lord Commanders

Knights

Aegon I Targaryen (10 AC-37 AC)

Two members of Aegon's Kingsguard died defending him.[35]

Aenys I Targaryen (37 AC-42 AC)

Maegor I Targaryen (42 AC-48 AC)

Two members of Maegor's Kingsguard were slain by Lord Rupert Falwell, famed as the Fighting Fool, in the Battle at the Great Fork of the Blackwater in 42 AC.[55] After Maegor's death the surviving Kingsguard were either executed or sent to join the Night's Watch.[56]

Jaehaerys I Targaryen (48 AC-103 AC)

It is recorded by the maesters that King Jaehaerys had more Kingsguard knights serve during his reign than any other monarch. Furthermore many historians concur that no king ever possessed a Kingsguard that could equal Jaehaerys first seven.[38]

Viserys I Targaryen (103 AC-129 AC)

Dance of the Dragons (129 AC-131 AC)

The reign of King Aegon II covered the war of succession known as the Dance of the Dragons. During this war, both the eldest living son of late King Viserys I, Prince Aegon, and the eldest living child of King Viserys I, the daughter he had proclaimed his heir, Princess Rhaenyra, were crowned.

Aegon II Targaryen

Rhaenyra Targaryen

Main: Queensguard

Aegon III Targaryen (131 AC-157 AC)

Two members of Aegon III's Kingsguard died of the Winter Fever in 133 AC.[60] Ser Robin Massey as Lord Commander and Ser Robert Darklyn were named to the white cloaks by Aegon III but the appointments were later set aside by Lord Unwin Peake in 133 AC.[61]

Daeron I Targaryen (157 AC-161 AC)

Three Kingsguard knights died trying to protect Daeron I in Dorne, and one threw down his sword and yielded, in 161 AC.[63] It is currently unknown if Olyvar Oakheart was one of the three to die in 161 AC, or whether he died earlier during Daeron I's reign.

Baelor I Targaryen (161 AC-171 AC)

  • Prince Aemon Targaryen, Lord Commander, also known as the Dragonknight. Rescued by King Baelor I from the Dornish.[65]

Viserys II Targaryen (171 AC-172 AC)

Aegon IV Targaryen (172 AC-184 AC)

Daeron II Targaryen (184 AC-209 AC)

Aerys I Targaryen (209 AC-221 AC)

Maekar I Targaryen (221 AC-233 AC)

  • Unknown

Aegon V Targaryen (233 AC-259 AC)

Jaehaerys II Targaryen (259 AC-262 AC)

Aerys II Targaryen (262 AC-283 AC)

Recent Members

Robert I Baratheon (283 AC-298 AC)

Left to right in order: Jaime Lannister, Preston Greenfield, Mandon Moore, Barristan Selmy, Meryn Trant, Boros Blount, and Arys Oakheart.

After Robert's Rebellion had concluded, the new king, Robert I Baratheon, had multiple positions to fill at once, as five of the members of the Kingsguard of his predecessor, King Aerys II Targaryen, had died during the war. (Gerold Hightower, Arthur Dayne, Lewyn Martell, Oswell Whent, and Jonothor Darry.) Ser Barristan Selmy and Ser Jaime Lannister, the two surviving knights of the Kingsguard of King Aerys II, were pardoned by King Robert. They swore loyalty to the new king and served as members of his Kingsguard throughout his reign. The other five vacancies were filled with not necessarily the best skilled knights, as Robert had to settle for who was available.[13] Furthermore, Queen Cersei Lannister exercised her influence over the naming of new Kingsguard members throughout Robert's reign; she spoke against Ser Richard Horpe, and so he was passed over.[80]

Joffrey I Baratheon (298 AC-300 AC)

Kingsguard in Game of Thrones.

Upon the ascension of the young king, Joffrey I Baratheon, Lord Commander Barristan Selmy was dismissed, the first time ever in history. Ser Jaime Lannister was named Lord Commander in Selmy's stead, while the unanointed warrior Sandor Clegane was appointed the empty position, marking the first moment a member of the Kingsguard was not a dubbed knight.

Tommen I Baratheon (300 AC-Present)

Claimants to the Iron Throne

Daenerys I Targaryen (298 AC-Present)

Main: Queensguard

Renly I Baratheon (298 AC-299 AC)

Main: Rainbow Guard

Aegon VI Targaryen (300 AC-Present)

Upon landing in Westeros with the Golden Company, Aegon named his friend Ser Rolly Duckfield the first of his new Kingsguard. Lord Jon Connington did not approve of the choice, and asked Aegon to leave the other six slots open for knights of renown and sons of great lords which would add luster to their cause.[52]

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Quotes

Old Nan said they were the finest swords in all the realm. There were only seven of them, and they wore white armor and had no wives or children, but lived only to serve the king. Bran knew all their stories. Their names were like music to him.[4]

Bran Stark's thoughts

No knight of the Kingsguard should outlive his king when that king dies by violence.[92]

Eddard: The Kingsguard—
Varys: A paper shield. Try not to look so shocked, Lord Stark. Jaime Lannister is himself a Sworn Brother of the White Swords, and we all know what his oath is worth. The days when men like Ryam Redwyne and Prince Aemon the Dragonknight wore the white cloak are gone to dust and song. Of these seven, only Ser Barristan Selmy is made of the true steel, and Selmy is old. Ser Boros and Ser Meryn are the queen's creatures to the bone, and I have deep suspicions of the others. No, my lord, when the swords come out in earnest, you will be the only true friend Robert Baratheon will have.[2]

Eddard: Ser Willem Darry is fled to Dragonstone, with your queen and Prince Viserys. I thought you might have sailed with him.
Oswell: Ser Willem is a good man and true.
Gerold: But not of the Kingsguard. The Kingsguard does not flee.[29]

Something his father had told him once when he was little came back to him suddenly. He had asked Lord Eddard if the Kingsguard were truly the finest knights in the Seven Kingdoms. "No longer," he answered, "but once they were a marvel, a shining lesson to the world."[93]

Bran Stark's thoughts

It is a rare and precious gift to be a knight, and even more so a knight of the Kingsguard. It is a gift given to few, a gift you scorned and sullied.[78]

Jaime: Once a man puts on that cloak, it changes him.
Cersei: It certainly changed you, and not for the better.[94]

He wondered what Ser Arthur Dayne would have to say of this lot. "How is it that the Kingsguard have fallen so low," most like. "It was my doing," I would have to answer. "I opened the door, and did nothing when the vermin began to crawl inside."[23]

Jaime Lannister's thoughts

Arianne: Do you think you are the only Kingsguard who ever loved a woman?
Arys: There have always been men who found it easier to speak vows than to keep them.[64]

Daenerys: My brother once told me a Westerosi riddle. Who listens to everything yet hears nothing?
Barristan: A knight of the Kingsguard.[95]

Some had been heroes, some weaklings, knaves, or cravens. Most were only men-quicker and stronger than most, more skilled with sword and shield, but still prey to pride, ambition, lust, love, anger, jealousy, greed for gold, hunger for power, and all the other failings that afflicted lesser mortals. The best of them overcame their flaws, did their duty, and died with their swords in their hands. The worst ... The worst were those who played the game of thrones.[6]

Barristan Selmy's thoughts

See also

Notes

  1. Born in 136 AC, Aemon was 17 years old when he took his vows, shortly after the wedding of Aegon and Naerys in 153 AC.

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