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'''Maegor I''', called '''Maegor the Cruel''', was the son of [[Aegon I]] and [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]]. He was the younger half-brother of [[Aenys I]] and served as [[Hand of the King|Hand]] during Aenys' rule.  
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'''Maegor I''', called '''Maegor the Cruel''', was the son of [[Aegon I]] and [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]].  
  
 
==Appearance==
 
==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.<ref>Targaryen Kings. (November 1, 2005) [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
 
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.<ref>Targaryen Kings. (November 1, 2005) [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
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==Early life==
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Maegor was the younger half-brother of [[Aenys I]] and served as [[Hand of the King|Hand]] during Aenys' rule. When the [[Faith Militant uprising]] began, Aenys was unable to deal with the crisis and much of the responsibility fell on Maegor to handle the revolt. Maegor instituted laws forbidding Holy men from being able to bear arms which became known as Maegors law.
  
 
==Rule==
 
==Rule==
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 Sons|Warrior's Son]] and a silver stag for the scalp of a [[Poor Fellows|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>  
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Upon Aenys death 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 Sons|Warrior's Son]] and a silver stag for the scalp of a [[Poor Fellows|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 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 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>
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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 whisper by the throne itself.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Chapter 36]], Davos</ref>
  
 
==Family==
 
==Family==

Revision as of 15:00, 6 September 2012

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Maegor I by Amoka©
Monarch
Reign 42 AC - 48 AC
Full name Maegor Targaryen First of His Name
Titles
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.

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.[1]

Early life

Maegor was the younger half-brother of Aenys I and served as Hand during Aenys' rule. When the Faith Militant uprising began, Aenys was unable to deal with the crisis and much of the responsibility fell on Maegor to handle the revolt. Maegor instituted laws forbidding Holy men from being able to bear arms which became known as Maegors law.

Rule

Upon Aenys death 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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4] Maegor also had three Grand Maesters executed during his reign.[5] Maegor was killed on the Iron Throne by unknown means, though some whisper by the throne itself.[6]

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Durrandon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Harroway
 
 
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Rhaena
 
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