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− | Maegor came to the Iron Throne ahead of his brother's son, [[Jaehaerys I|Jaehaerys]] under unknown circumstances. During his reign, | + | Maegor came to the Iron Throne ahead of his brother's son, [[Jaehaerys I|Jaehaerys]] under unknown circumstances. During his reign, the [[Faith Militant uprising]] continued. He crushed the rebellions with ruthless and brutal methods offering a gold dragon for the scalp of a Warrior's Son and a silver stag for the scalp of a Poor Fellow, earning him his nickname "The Cruel". However the fight with the Militant orders was only ended under the reign of his successor.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Jaime</ref> |
− | Maegor notoriously kept multiple wives at a time and executed several of them for failing to produce an heir. Among his wives was [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Catelyn</ref> Maegor also had three Grand Maesters executed.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Tyrion</ref> Maegor was killed on the [[Iron Throne]] by unknown means, though some say by the Throne itself.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Chapter 36]], Davos</ref> | + | Maegor completed the construction on the [[Red Keep]], giving [[Red Keep#Maegor's Holdfast|Maegor's Holdfast]] its name. He had its builders executed to protect the secrets of the [[Red Keep#Secret passages|hidden passages]] he had constructed.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Eddard</ref> |
+ | Maegor notoriously kept multiple wives at a time and executed several of them for failing to produce an heir. Among his wives was [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Catelyn</ref> Maegor also had three Grand Maesters executed during his reign.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Tyrion</ref> Maegor was killed on the [[Iron Throne]] by unknown means, though some say by the Throne itself.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Chapter 36]], Davos</ref> | ||
==Family== | ==Family== |
Revision as of 06:45, 31 October 2011
Maegor I | |
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Monarch | |
Reign | 42 AC - 48 AC |
Full name | Maegor Targaryen First of His Name |
Titles |
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Predecessor | Aenys I |
Successor | Jaehaerys I |
Personal Information | |
Alias | Maegor the Cruel |
Died |
48 AC King's Landing |
Family | |
Dynasty | House Targaryen |
Queen | Jeyne Westerling |
Father | Aegon I |
Mother | Visenya Targaryen |
Maegor I, called Maegor the Cruel, was the son of Aegon I and Visenya. He was the younger half brother of Aenys I and served as Hand during his Aenys' rule.
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Rule
Maegor came to the Iron Throne ahead of his brother's son, Jaehaerys under unknown circumstances. During his reign, the Faith Militant uprising continued. He crushed the rebellions with ruthless and brutal methods offering a gold dragon for the scalp of a Warrior's Son and a silver stag for the scalp of a Poor Fellow, earning him his nickname "The Cruel". However the fight with the Militant orders was only ended under the reign of his successor.[1]
Maegor completed the construction on the Red Keep, giving Maegor's Holdfast its name. He had its builders executed to protect the secrets of the hidden passages he had constructed.[2] Maegor notoriously kept multiple wives at a time and executed several of them for failing to produce an heir. Among his wives was Jeyne Westerling.[3] Maegor also had three Grand Maesters executed during his reign.[4] Maegor was killed on the Iron Throne by unknown means, though some say by the Throne itself.[5]
Family
Appearance
According to a semi-canon source, Maegor was large, larger than his father, Aegon I. A warrior, he was bull-like with heavy shoulders, thick neck and huge arms. He kept his hair short and his beard trimmed to his jawline. He wore Aegon the Conqueror's crown.[6]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 58, Eddard
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 14, Catelyn
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 12, Tyrion
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 36, Davos
- ↑ Targaryen Kings. (November 1, 2005) So Spake Martin
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