A Wiki of Ice and Fire - User contributions [en]

User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen

2018-06-24T12:16:21Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing */ new section

A place to discuss

== Deletion of [[Daemon Blackfyre/Theories]] ==

Hi the theories pages are intended for speculations / calculated guesses. Not sure why you deleted it. Could you discuss this first? [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 22:50, 25 May 2014 (UTC)
:The contents of that page were a discussion of when Daemon was born, but Daemon's age during a known year has been confirmed, and thus it seemed unnecessary to me to use an entire page for a discussion that ended with the sentence "The author confirmed Daemon's birth date in a mail to the Dabel Brothers." So I figured the page was no longer necessary. Was that wrong thinking?--[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 06:43, 26 May 2014 (UTC)
::In that case there is no need for speculation (on this point). I think it is better to add this to the theory page. Else how would anyone know this. Cheers,[[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 21:22, 26 May 2014 (UTC)

== Re: Family trees ==

Yeah I was just updating the information on a few of the family trees, but if you think they look better with dates for all characters or none, I can easily remove them :) [[User:Lord Knightmare|Lord Knightmare]] 16:59, 31 May 2014 (UTC)
:Personally, I think it looks better if they are removed. I think it would make the trees more orderly. Having the dates removed would also have the advantage of not spoiling deaths of characters for new readers who would like to look at a tree to see how character A is related to character B. --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 17:03, 31 May 2014 (UTC)
:: Ok I'll remove them tomorrow, it's getting late here :) [[User:Lord Knightmare|Lord Knightmare]] 17:15, 31 May 2014 (UTC)

There are also recent edits of dotted lines for marriages being changed to solid lines, which have been used for blood relations (for example, House Lydden [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Template:Lydden_tree&oldid=35490 before] and [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Template:Lydden_tree&direction=next&oldid=35490 after]). Is that agreed upon? [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] 14:45, 1 June 2014 (UTC)
:Not sure, but it seems logical. Aren't dotted lines supposed to show outer marital activities? For example, the line between Daena Taryargen and Baelor I Targaryen should be a solid one, since they were legally married, but the line between Daena and Aegon IV should be dotted, since they were not married? The line going down to Daemon Blackfyre would be dotted then as well, since he's a bastard, born out of wedlock. How else are we supposed to make clear the difference between children born out of wedlock, and those born within a marriage?--[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 18:11, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

::It's not used consistently then. For instance, [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Template:Swyft_tree&oldid=31420 House Swyft] and [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Template:Stokeworth_tree&oldid=51136 House Stokeworth] currently have had dotted lines for marriages for years, while [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Template%3AFrey_tree_Blackwood&action=historysubmit&diff=131315&oldid=103474 House Frey/Blackwood] had them until recently. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] 19:12, 1 June 2014 (UTC)
:::Then perhaps we should also start working on that :) If everyone agrees with using solid lines for marriages, and dotted lines for bastards and affairs out of marriage?
:::So to take the Stokeworths as an example, between Falyse and her husband should be a solid line, and between Lollys and Bronn, but not between Lollys and the unknown who lead to Tyrion Tanner, since little Tyrion is a bastard --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 20:05, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

::::According to this [http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/trail/familyhistory/family_trees/before_start_01.shtml BBC page], dotted lines can be used for presumed relationships. It also states that an equal sign is used for marriages; I'm not sure if the wiki template software allows for that. Interestingly enough, the [[Template:Familytree]] uses dashes for marriages and solid lines for children & siblings in its sample. Based on the Stark family tree from the Edelweiss extract, TWOIAF will differentiate between marriages and children with different colors, but I don't think the familytree template offers colored lines. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] 20:59, 1 June 2014 (UTC)
:::::I don't think colours is a good idea. From what I understand, you can colour a box, but not a line. Wouldn't it make more sense to use a dashed line for bastards and affairs, and solid lines for marriages and legitimate children though? How else should we see the difference in one go? It would mean that multiple family trees need editing, but at least they'll be easy to find, with the category.--[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 11:04, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

I checked Wikipedia, which uses family trees inconsistently. For instance [[w:House of Normandy|House of Normandy]], [[w:House of Windsor|House of Windsor]], and the [[w:Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick#Neville family tree|Nevilles]] use dashes for marriages. [[w:House of Orange-Nassau#Family Tree|House of Orange-Nassau]] does as well, and includes vertical dashes and "illeg." for illegitimate children. The [[w:Template:William Shakespeare family tree|Shakespeare family tree]] use solid lines for marriages. The tree for [[w:Mary, Queen of Scots#Family tree|Mary, Queen of Scots]] also uses solid lines and only uses dashes to help with spacing.

Regarding AWOIAF, I like the look of the Orange-Nassau system, but it's not a dealbreaker. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] 16:22, 2 June 2014 (UTC)
:So dotted lines for marriages or affairs, and solid lines for trueborn children, and dotted lines for illegimate children then? Though I have to admit, having looked at the Shakespear tree again, I really like the look of that one. --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 19:39, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

== Aegon Targaryen/Theories ==

Hello Rhaenys! What you've written about Aegon VI sounds good, but let me ask you one thing, could it also be that Aegon VI is really Aegon VI, rescued before King's Landing was sacked? We all know that George R.R. Martin has a faible for "unhappy endings" and this would be one... for Daenerys! --[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] 19:09, 23 June 2014 (UTC)
:Hi! Of course that could be true. I've tried to rewrite the page because I felt it was suggesting that Aegon was fake too much, and I wanted to make it more neutral. Is it not yet neutral enough? --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 20:52, 23 June 2014 (UTC)
::I would say, there are more reasons written that Aegon is a fake, and not true! But I think that this isn't wrong. There are enough doubts of his true identity because in a world like this, medieval, no one can be sure if he/she is a true son/daughter, from the biological point of view! Just for fun, perhaps George Martin will reveal that Daenerys isn't Daenerys, because the true Daenerys died shortly after the arrival in Essos/Braavos. And Willem Darry stole a female Blackfyre-babe because he knew, that Viserys would need a "sister" as a marriage proposal to a strong ally, to get the strength to reconquer the throne! The revelation that Dany isn't a Targaryen would be the worst "unhappy ending" of all times, wouldn't you agree?--[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] 21:21, 23 June 2014 (UTC)
:::The way I see it, all the hints pointing towards "Aegon is fake" can also be seen in the light pointing towards "Aegon is real". It's just a matter of how you explain it to people. But the wiki page of Aegon should not be favouring theories. We have a forum and theory pages on the wiki for that. The wiki entries should remain neutral.
:::In a world without DNA tests doubt will always arise, so that people, both in-universe and as readers, doubt his identity, is normal. I'd find it strange if someone never had any doubt at all!
:::As to the Dany=Blackfyre, no, I don't believe in that one :p Ser Willam would not have had any reason to try and hide the fact that Dany had died, and as a Targaryen loyalist, would not have been able to find a Blackfyre baby so quickly (especially not since there is no one named Blackfyre left). Viserys did not need a sister to make marriage proposals... Viserys himself was the marriage proposal, a proposal made within 5 years of their flight from Dragonstone.
:::I think that the revelation that Dany, longing for a family, having killed her own nephew (Aegon), whom she believed to be a pretender, but who actually wasn't, would also be an extremely unhappy ending. --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 08:12, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
::::Yes, that could be! In my imagination, it would also be an unhappy ending if Dany would loose everything to Aegon and returns in a identical situation like at the beginning of the story. --[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] 14:43, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
:Well, for what's it's worth, I doubt Aegon will survive until the end of aDoS, no matter if he's real or fake ;) --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 16:10, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
::We'll see. We all knew that Martin has a faible for unhappy endings AND surprises! --[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] 00:32, 25 June 2014 (UTC)

==[[Smallfolk]]==

Hello Rhaenys! Very nice our work at "Smallfolk", but I think we have forgotten a last thing, the [[Faith of the Seven]]! Everyone can become a septa/septon! --[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] 16:27, 4 July 2014 (UTC)
:I've added the septa's/septons, and adjusted the lay-out a bit. Feel free to adjust anything you think needs adjusting ;) --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 16:45, 4 July 2014 (UTC)
::Allright. I think, that was it for now.--[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] 17:25, 4 July 2014 (UTC)

==World info==

Sorry if some of the World info I initially added to pages like [[Dance of the Dragons]] was a bit quick and sloppy. It's what I added in the initial "rush" the first day I got the World book and was rapidly posting exciting new info from it. In the future (such as on "[[Summer Islands]]") I am trying to be more systematic.--[[User:The Dragon Demands|The Dragon Demands]] 18:01, 7 December 2014 (UTC)
:Alright then ;) No reasons to rush edits :) the pages aren't going anywhere.. --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 19:03, 7 December 2014 (UTC)

==Spelling==

Be careful with your plurals: for example, the plural of "Rogare" is "Rogares", not "Rogare's", which would be the possessive form, not the plural.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] 02:47, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
:Oops! I try to be carefull about that, but I guess it slipped through.. Thanks for the heads up! My apologies --[[User:Rhaenys_Targaryen|Rhaenys_Targaryen]] 18:52, 20 December 2014 (UTC)

== Family Tree Start Template ==

The typo in the template made it so any overall style options had no effect. Not sure how many trees have a style option that was invisible until the change, my apologies! --[[User:Mindset|Mindset]] ([[User talk:Mindset|talk]]) 09:08, 27 October 2015 (CDT)
:Several of the family trees were suddenly displayed very small. Was that because of the edit to the template? If so, we can, of course, make the edit again, but this time, check which family trees are all displayed too small and correct that. They are all listed on the page [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Category:Family_trees Category:Family trees], so finding them shouldn't be too difficult. (or, of course, we could check before making the edit where there would be an effect..). What do you think? :) --[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 11:41, 27 October 2015 (CDT)

== Dornish bastards ==

Hello Rhaenys! I saw you have shortened what I wrote about dornish bastards in the article, but I think it's necessary to point a few things out! The Sand Snakes are the most prominent example for the different backgrounds a bastard in Dorne may have, and they are all respected by the nobility and the commoners I think. Obara was born by a whore, Nymeria and Sarella born by outsiders (volantese noblewoman and a Summerlander) and Tyene by a Septa! This shows that bastards are also respected when they are born outside of a "paramour-relationship", right? --[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] ([[User talk:Exodianecross|talk]]) 14:54, 21 February 2016 (CST)
:Hello! What do you think about adding the following? (in cursive is the text already there, the regular text would be the add-on)
::''In recent times, Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] has fathered eight bastard daughters of five different mothers.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}} His children are raised at the court of [[Sunspear]], where several are close to the heir of Prince [[Doran Martell]], Princess [[Arianne Martell|Arianne]].{{Ref|AFFC|13}}{{Ref|AFFC|22}}'' Despite the fact that Oberyn's daughters were born of mothers of variable social stations - [[Obara sand|Obara]]'s mother was a whore, [[Nymeria Sand|Nymeria]]'s mother a [[Volantis|Volantenese]] noblewoman, [[Tyene Sand|Tyene]]'s mother a septa and [[Sarella Sand|Sarella]]'s mother a trader captain - they appear not to be treated different from [[Elia Sand|Elia]], [[Obella Sand|Obella]], [[Dorea Sand|Dorea]], and [[Loreza Sand|Loreza]], the children he fathered on his recognized paramour, [[Ellaria Sand]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}{{Ref|AFFC|13}}{{Ref|AFFC|40}}
:Because they are Oberyn's daughters, and Oberyn was so beloved, I'd be careful to say that what applies to these eight women/girls, automatically applies to every single bastard in Dorne.--[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 16:00, 21 February 2016 (CST)
::Yes, maybe you are right. The point is, besides the Sand Snakes we have only two other "Sands" in the story, Ellaria Sand and Daemon Sand! And in both cases it seems that they are beloved and in high status. The point is, it's implied that dornish bastards have in general better circumstances than in the other parts of Westeros. This makes me believe that someone like Gulian Qorgyle could father a bastard with a camp follower, for example, and he or she wouldn't treated different like a child born in a marriage! Dorne is a very big contrast to the other parts of Westeros and dornish nobles like Oberyn Martell, Harmen Uller and Ryon Allyrion seem to love their bastardchildren, and no one in Dorne look down to them. A very big contrast to Robert Baratheon for example! --[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] ([[User talk:Exodianecross|talk]]) 17:50, 21 February 2016 (CST)
{{references}}

== Iron Throne ==

Why was the gallery removed? The pictures were pretty accurate. [[User:Lord Evermore|Lord Evermore]] ([[User talk:Lord Evermore|talk]]) 14:29, 24 July 2016 (UTC)
:I didn't feel like it added much new info to the page. It was just the same list as already presented on the page, only now with images instead of numbers. But most importantly, on mobile view, it was just a long list of images you had to scroll past in order to reach a new section of text. --[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 15:18, 24 July 2016 (UTC)
::I'll convert it to a table and add it to the bottom. [[User:Lord Evermore|Lord Evermore]] ([[User talk:Lord Evermore|talk]]) 15:35, 24 July 2016 (UTC)
:::I think that's a good compromise :) But perhaps, instead of nicknames, simply list the full names underneath the images? (e.g. "Aerys II Targaryen", etc.)--[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 15:39, 24 July 2016 (UTC)

== Spelling ==
What is the source for ''N'Ghai''? [[User:Lord Evermore|Lord Evermore]] ([[User talk:Lord Evermore|talk]]) 12:33, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
:That's how the app spells it. Is there a source contradicting that spelling? --[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 12:44, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
:Edit: I see that TWOIAF uses N'ghai instead of N'Ghai. TWOIAF beats AWOIAF, of course :) I'll change it back! --[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 12:47, 1 August 2016 (UTC)

== Knights of the Vale article ==

I have created an article for the Knights of the Vale. Please take a look.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 07:26, 3 September 2016 (UTC)

== Warrior's Sons article ==
I will revert my changes for the Warrior's Sons roster. I also wrote up an in-depth look at Maegor's trial of seven and was about to post it. I'll hold off, but I finished it already. When does the grace period end?
:For the forum, the spoiler-free period for new material has been set for [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/148863-the-book-of-swords-the-sons-of-the-dragon-spoilers/&do=findComment&comment=8055262 a month]. I've [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/34958-the-asoiaf-wiki-thread/&do=findComment&comment=8055442 asked for confirmation] regarding the spoiler period for the wiki itself, but based both on Ran's earlier statement regarding the wiki ([http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/34958-the-asoiaf-wiki-thread/&do=findComment&comment=8053070 "at least two weeks or as much as a month"]) and his later statement regarding the grace period on the forum itself, I think we should assume a month, similar to the forum. So November 10. --[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 09:30, 13 October 2017 (UTC)
::Update. Indeed [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/34958-the-asoiaf-wiki-thread/&do=findComment&comment=8055501 a grace period of a month] for the wiki. --[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 12:48, 13 October 2017 (UTC)

==Sons of the Dragon==
I saw a new article on Grand Maester Myres so I thought the waiting period was over.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 21:04, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

== Chapters appearing ==

Hi Rhaenys, could you link me to the forum discussion you mentioned on the Jon Snow article? Thanks. [[User:Jaehaerys-III|Jaehaerys-III]] ([[User talk:Jaehaerys-III|talk]]) 12:16, 24 June 2018 (UTC)

Jon Snow

2018-06-21T23:22:11Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Appearing or mentioned */

{{Hatnote|"Jon" redirects here. For other characters named Jon, see [[Jon (disambiguation)]]}}

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.svg|50px|left]] '''Jon Snow''' [[file:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Jon snow by teiiku.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption = Artwork by [http://teiiku.deviantart.com/ Tim TeiIku]©
| Alias = Lord Snow{{ref|AGOT|23}} The Snow of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|7}} The crow-come-over{{ref|ASOS|15}} The Bastard of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|15}} Lord Crow{{ref|ADWD|51}} The Black Bastard of the Wall{{ref|ADWD|45}}
| Title = [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]
| Allegiance = [[House Stark]] [[Night's Watch]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[northmen]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|283}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (POV) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (POV) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (POV) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (POV)
| Played_by = [[w: Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|Season 7]]
}}

'''Jon Snow''' is the [[bastardy|bastard son]] of [[Eddard Stark]], Lord of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} He has five half-siblings: [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], and [[Rickon Stark]]. Unaware of the identity of his mother,{{Ref|aGoT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell. At the age of fourteen, he joins the [[Night's Watch]], where he earns the nickname '''Lord Snow'''. Jon is one of the major [[POV characters]] in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Jon is portrayed by [[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]].

==Appearance and Character==
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Jon Snow|Images of Jon Snow]]''

Jon has more Stark-like features than any of his half-brothers.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is graceful and quick, and has a lean build.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Jon has the long face of the Starks,{{Ref|AGOT|13}}{{Ref|acok|6}} with dark,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}} brown hair{{Ref|AGOT|15}}{{Ref|ASOS|69}} and grey eyes{{Ref|ACOK|6}} so dark they almost seem black.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Because he looks so much like a Stark, [[Tyrion Lannister]] notes that whoever Jon's mother was, she left little of herself in her son's appearance.{{ref|agot|13}} Out of all the Stark children, [[Arya Stark]] is said to resemble Jon the most, as [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] take after their [[House Tully|Tully]] mother, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]].{{ref|agot|7}} During the [[Great Ranging]], Jon temporarily grows a beard.{{Ref|ACOK|68}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

Jon looks solemn and guarded,{{Ref|AGOT|13}} and is considered sullen and quick to sense a slight.{{Ref|ACOK|11}} Due to having been raised in a castle and trained by a [[master-at-arms]], Jon is seen by some [[smallfolk|lower-born members]] of the [[Night's Watch]] as arrogant at first,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} though this changes when they become more friendly towards one another, as Jon is reminded of his nonetheless privileged background and decides to pass on his knowledge to them. Jon is observant,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|AGOT|6}} a trait he developed on account of being a bastard.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is a capable horseback rider and is well practiced in fighting with a sword.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon has resented his bastard status most of the time.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He desires to be viewed as honorable{{Ref|AGOT|65}} and wants to prove he can be as good and true as his half-brother, Robb.{{ref|ASOS|73}} Jon dreamed he would one day lead men to glory, or even become a conqueror, as a child.{{Ref|ADWD|35}} He feels strongly about not fathering a bastard himself.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

While Lord [[Eddard Stark]] openly acknowledged Jon as his son and allowed him to live at [[Winterfell]] with his half-siblings, Jon felt like an outsider nonetheless. While Jon has good relationships with his siblings, especially Robb, with whom he trained since they were children,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} and Arya, whom he sees as somewhat of an outsider as well,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} Eddard's wife Catelyn, who was especially annoyed when Jon bested Robb in training or classes,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} ensured that Jon was never truly one of them.{{Ref|AGOT|19}}{{Ref|AGOT|48}} Jon is not close to [[Theon Greyjoy]], Eddard's ward.{{ref|ACOK|11}} Lord Eddard refuses to speak of Jon's mother and the boy grew up unaware of her identity, something which has wounded and haunted him.{{ref|agot|6}}{{Ref|AGOT|23}}{{Ref|AGOT|43}}{{Ref|AGOT|53}} When Jon dreams of her, he considers her to be beautiful, highborn, and kind.{{ref|AGOT|23}}

As a northerner raised at Winterfell, Jon keeps faith with the [[old gods]].{{Ref|AGOT|48}} He eventually discovers that he is a [[warg]], being able to see through the eyes of his [[direwolf]], [[Ghost]], when he sleeps,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} and experiencing Ghost's feelings and senses while awake.{{Ref|ASOS|79}}

After joining the [[Night's Watch]], Jon dresses in their official black garb.{{ref|AGOT|19}} While there is no description of Jon's personal [[coat of arms]] in the books, [[George R. R. Martin]] told the company Valyrian Steel, which makes replicas of Jon's sword, to use the reversed Stark colors on the plaque that goes with the sword.<ref>[http://www.valyriansteel.com/2007/06/13/longclaw-plaque/ Longclaw: Plaque>> Valyrian Steel]</ref>

==History==
[[File:Jon and Robb Swords.png|400px|thumb|Snow and [[Robb Stark|Stark]] at sword-play]]
Jon was born in {{Date|283}}, near the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].<ref group="N">About a fortnight passed between the [[Battle of the Trident]] and the [[Sack of King's Landing]], during which times Queen [[Rhaella Targaryen]] fled to [[Dragonstone]]. [[Daenerys Targaryen]] was born nine months after the flight (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3|Daenerys I]]). Jon is said to have been ''"closer to eight or nine months or thereabouts"'' before Daenerys ([[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1040/ Chronology (July 11, 1999)])</ref> Jon was named by Lord [[Eddard Stark]].<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1202/ Numerous Question (February 28, 2002)]</ref>The identity of Jon Snow's mother remains a mystery, and several suggestions have been made by those who know the Starks. Jon is unaware of his mother's identity{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|19}} and Eddard refuses to speak of her.{{Ref|agot|19}} When Eddard returned from the war, he brought the newborn Jon to [[Winterfell]], insisting on raising him with the rest of his family. Jon and his wet nurse had been installed in the castle before the arrival of Eddard's new wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], and his young son and heir, [[Robb Stark]], from [[Riverrun]], which Catelyn did not take well.{{Ref|AGOT|6}}

Lord Eddard Stark was fiercely protective of Jon{{ref|ACOK|45}} and refused to send him away.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell with his half-siblings, where he was tutored by Maester [[Luwin]],{{ref|AGOT|41}} and trained at arms by the [[master-at-arms]], Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]. Jon has trained at swordplay since he was old enough to walk, together with Robb,{{ref|ASOS|79}} whom he came to view as his "best friend, rival and constant companion",{{ref|agot|19}} and later also with [[Theon Greyjoy]],{{ref|adwd|37}} after the latter came to Winterfell following the conclusion of [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]. At some point, Jon learned how to swim in the great moat at Winterfell; he is considered a strong swimmer.{{ref|ASOS|41}}

Jon grew close to his true-born siblings, especially Robb and [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Due to the fact that they both looked alike, Arya came to believe that she was bastard-born as well and shared with her brother with this fear; Jon reassured his half-sister this was not the case.{{ref|agot|7}} As a young child<ref group="N">Before [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]]'s death in {{Date|288}}</ref> Jon and Robb built a great mountain of snow on top of a gate, hoping to push in on someone passing by. They were discovered by [[Mance Rayder]], a [[ranger]] from the [[Night's Watch]] who had accompanied [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]] to Winterfell. The ranger promised not to tell anyone, and Jon and Robb succeeded in their ploy, being chased around the yard by [[Fat Tom]], their victim.{{Ref|ASOS|7}} Jon and Robb would often play a game of sword-play, in which they would pretend to be great heroes (including [[Florian the Fool]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], King [[Daeron I Targaryen]], and Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]]). Once, when Jon called out that he was "[[Lord of Winterfell]]", Robb informed him that it was impossible due to his [[bastardy]], which would become a sore memory for Jon.{{Ref|ASOS|79}} Another time, Jon covered himself in flour and hid in one of the empty tombs in the [[crypt of Winterfell]], and jumped out to scare [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], Arya, and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who had been brought to the crypts by Robb.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}

Since he was young, Jon's hero was King Daeron, the Young Dragon, who had [[conquest of Dorne|conquered Dorne]] at the age of fourteen.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|35}} Lord Eddard had dreamed about raising new lords and settling them in the abandoned holdfasts in the [[New Gift]], and Jon believes that, had winter come and gone more quickly, he might have been chosen to hold one of the settlements in his father's name.{{Ref|ASOS|41}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Jon HBO.jpg|350px|thumb|Kit Harington as Jon Snow in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]

Jon accompanies his father, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], his brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], his father's ward [[Theon Greyjoy]], and others from [[Winterfell]] to the execution of [[Gared]], a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]]. On their way back to [[Winterfell]], Jon and Robb race ahead and find a litter of [[direwolf]] pups. When Eddard states that killing the pups quickly would forestall a painful and slow death, Jon points out that there are five pups – one for each of Eddard's legitimate children – and the direwolf is the sigil of [[House Stark]], indicating that they must be meant to have the wolves. The comparison only works out because Jon is not claiming a pup for himself, and Eddard gives in. As they leave, Jon discovers an albino pup, cast away from its litter.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} He claims the pup for his own,{{Ref|AGOT|1}} eventually naming it "[[Ghost]]".{{ref|AGOT|5}}

Because he is a bastard, Jon is not allowed sit with his siblings and the royal children during the feast welcoming King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and his family to the [[north]]. At the feast he speaks with his uncle, [[Benjen Stark]], the [[First Ranger]] of the Night's Watch. When Benjen suggests that the Night's Watch could use a man as observant as Jon, Jon quickly requests to accompany him to the [[Wall]] when he leaves, as even a bastard can rise to a position of honor there.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Benjen is hesitant about having Jon join at such a young age, resulting in an argument causing Jon to storm out.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Outside, he runs into [[Tyrion Lannister]], the youngest brother of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who counsels him to "never forget [[bastard|what you are]]" and tells Jon to make it his strength instead.{{Ref|agot|5}}

Although hesitant about it at the feast, Benjen eventually approaches [[Luwin]], telling the [[maester]] that Jon had expressed interest in joining the Night's Watch .{{Ref|AGOT|6}} When Lord Eddard decides to accept the position as [[Hand of the King]] at [[King's Landing]], his wife, [[Catelyn Stark]], refuses to allow Jon to remain at Winterfell. As Eddard feels he cannot take Jon south with him, Luwin suggests the Night's Watch for Jon, and Eddard agrees; Catelyn is pleased, because as a member of the Watch Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of Winterfell.{{ref|AGOT|6}}

The decision for him to go to the [[Wall]] leaves Jon angry in the days before he is set to leave.{{Ref|AGOT|8}} The departure day is postponed following Bran's accident, but a fortnight after Bran's fall Jon and Benjen are ready to leave Winterfell. Jon says his last goodbyes, first to the comatose Bran, then to Robb, and finally to [[Arya Stark|Arya]], to whom he gives a small, slender sword which they name [[Needle]].{{Ref|AGOT|10}} On his way to the Wall, Jon quickly becomes disillusioned with the Night's Watch, after meeting [[Yoren]], a so-called [[wandering crow]], and his new recruits.{{Ref|AGOT|13}} During the journey, Jon befriends Tyrion Lannister, who had decided to travel further north to see with Wall for himself.{{Ref|AGOT|13}}

At [[Castle Black]], Jon first remains aloof and distant, making no friends; he scorns his fellow recruits who return the feeling, resenting him due to his attitude. Days after their arrival, Benjen leaves to lead a ranging, and while Jon requests to accompany him, Benjen refuses to allow it, leaving Jon angry. After a fight between Jon and several other recruits, Jon speaks with [[Donal Noye]], the armorer at Castle Black, who points that Jon has been a bully to the other recruits. When a letter arrives from Winterfell informing Jon that Bran, though crippled, has awoken and will live, Jon is ecstatic, and when he returns to the Common Hall, he offers his fellow recruits advice on their swordplay.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Jon soon becomes a natural leader, mentor, and friend to most of his fellow trainees, earning him the enmity of the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]]. When [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives at the Wall, Jon reaches out to him, and helps him being accepted by the majority of the recruits.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}{{Ref|aGoT|41}}

As new recruits are about to arrive at Castle Black, eight recruits, including Jon, are chosen to take their vows. Sam is not chosen, and Jon realizes that it will only be a matter of time that Sam will be hurt of killed in training without his friends present to protect him. Jon visits Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and asks if Aemon will persuade [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]] to take Sam from training and allow him to take his vows, pointing out that Sam, due to his ability to write, read, and to math, would make a good personal steward for Aemon.{{Ref|agot|41}} This earns Jon the enmity of [[Chett]], Aemon's steward.{{Ref|asos|prologue}} Aemon promises to consider it.{{Ref|AGOT|41}} Sam finds Jon the next day, informing him that he too is allowed to take his vows, and has been appointed Aemon's personal steward. Jon expects to be raised to the [[ranger]]s, but is angered when Lord Commander Mormont appoints him as his personal steward instead. Sam points out to Jon that Mormont has given him the position in order to groom him for command, which quells his anger. Jon and Sam decide to say their vows in front of the [[weirwood]] trees located north of the Wall. After they have said the words, Ghost returns with the severed hand of [[Jafer Flowers]],{{Ref|aGoT|48}} alerting the men of the corpses of Jafer and [[Othor]]. The two corpses are brought back to Castle Black, where Jon is informed of the death of King Robert and the arrest of his father, Eddard. Jon attempts to attack Alliser after the knight mocks Eddard and Jon, and is placed in isolation as a result. That night, the two deceased brothers they had found north of the Wall rise. When one [[wight]] attempts to attack Lord Commander Mormont, Jon intervenes, saving Jeor's life, though he seriously burns his hand in the process.{{Ref|AGOT|52}} In gratitude, Jon gives Jon [[Longclaw]], the [[Valyrian steel]] bastard sword of [[House Mormont]], on which he has had a direwolf head engraved onto the pommel in honor of House Stark.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

Though he is now a sworn brother of the Night's Watch, Jon becomes torn between the Watch and his former family when he learns from Sam that Robb has marched south with an army. Maester Aemon explains to Jon the difficulty of keeping true to the Night's Watch's vows at times, citing among other examples the deaths of most of his relatives at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]], causing Jon to realize Aemon is a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|60}} Nonetheless, Jon tries to desert and join Robb's army after Eddard's execution, though the penalty for deserting the Night's Watch is death. His new friends bring him back, however, and save him from this fate.{{Ref|AGOT|70}}

The next day, Lord Commander Mormont chastises him for running, and Jon agrees to fully commit to the Watch. He accepts his place as Jeor's squire and prepares for the journey [[beyond the Wall]] which Mormont plans to lead.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[File:M.Luisa Giliberti jon ygritte.jpg|thumb|350px|Jon meets [[Ygritte]] - by M.Luisa Giliberti ©]]
The Night's Watch prepares for the [[great ranging]] north to investigate the [[haunted forest]], after the disappearances [[beyond the Wall]] of several rangers, including [[Benjen Stark]]. Jon brings his direwolf, [[Ghost]].

Jon fetches [[Samwell Tarly]] for Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]], who has been waiting for maps of the lands further north. Jeor and Jon discuss his hand, which still troubles him, but is slowly getting better. They discuss Maester Aemon, and Jeor reveals that Aemon had [[Great Council of 233 AC|once been offered the Iron Throne]], but instead had decided to remain a maester, and the throne passed to his younger brother, [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]. Jeor points out the similarities between Jon and Aemon in having a brother for king; Jon reassures the Lord Commander that, like Maester Aemon, he too will keep his vows.{{Ref|acok|3}}

The ranging party passes through several [[wildling]] villages, including [[Whitetree]], but find no hint of any wildling presence.{{Ref|ACOK|13}} They then stop at [[Craster's Keep]], where they learn that the normally anarchic wildlings are uniting under a single figure, King-beyond-the-Wall [[Mance Rayder]]. Though they are commanded not to speak to Craster's daughters, [[Gilly]], one of Craster's daughters who is pregnant with his child, approaches Jon after encouragement from Sam. She asks to join Jon when they leave Craster's Keep, but Jon refuses her, and later scolds Sam for ever having given her the idea.{{Ref|ACOK|23}} After reaching the [[Fist of the First Men]], Ghost leads Jon to a mound where the direwolf digs up an [[old warhorn]] and a cache of [[dragonglass]] wrapped in an old cloak of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|ACOK|34}} Jon distributes these items among his sworn brothers. After the arrival of [[Qhorin Halfhand]] with the men from the [[Shadow Tower]], Jon is picked by Qhorin to accompany one of the three scouting parties into the mountains.{{Ref|aCoK|43}}

In the [[Skirling Pass]], Qhorin's party comes across a group of [[wildling]] sentries, and Jon is one of those assigned to take them out. He kills one of the man, but discovers his second target is a woman. Jon decides to take the girl, called [[Ygritte]], prisoner instead. He reveals to her that he is the bastard son of [[Eddard Stark]], and during the night, Ygritte tells Jon the story of "[[Bael|Bael the Bard]]", a song which insinuates that, through Bael, the Starks too have wildling blood. Later, Qhorin orders Jon to kill her, but Jon secretly lets her go instead. Before she leaves, Ygritte informs Jon that Mance Rayder would accept him, if he wanted to join the [[free folk]].{{Ref|aCoK|51}} Jon tells Qhorin about this, who confirms that Mance would be willing, and tells Jon that Mance had been a man of the Night's Watch himself once. That night, when Jon dreams he sees through the eyes of [[Ghost]], and witnesses thousands of wildlings, and [[giant]]s and [[mammoth]]s, before being attacked by an eagle. Jon informs the group, who recognize Jon for a [[warg]]. They later see the eagle, and when they find a wounded Ghost, Qhorin decides they return to the [[Fist of the First Men]].{{Ref|ACOK|53}} With the enemy following them, Qhorin orders [[Dalbridge]] to stay behind to defend the others,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} while [[Ebben]] and [[Stonesnake]] are sent forth to reach the First is great haste, leaving only Qhorin and Jon. Qhorin commands Jon to join the wildlings when they are discovered, and to do whatever they ask. When the wildling band led by [[Rattleshirt]] finds them, Jon yields, and the wildlings require him to kill Qhorin to proof his loyalty to them. With the help of Ghost, Jon kills Qhorin, and the wildlings agree to bring him to Mance Rayder.{{Ref|ACOK|69}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Battle of Castle Black by Giliberti.jpg|350px|thumb|Jon Snow during the struggle at Castle Black - by Michael Komarck ©]]
Jon meets with [[Mance Rayder]] and convinces him that his desertion is sincere. During their conversation, Jon learns Mance's plans to invade the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|ASoS|7}} He falls in love with [[Ygritte]] and briefly breaks his vows of chastity with her. He hesitates between betraying her or leaving the [[Night's Watch]], eventually realizing that he must escape and warn them of the upcoming attack. Jon joins [[Styr]]'s mission to scale the [[Wall]] and take unaware the skeleton crew left manning [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ASoS|30}} After scaling the wall, he gets the opportunity to escape as the wildlings are attacked by [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]] in the vicinity of the abandoned [[Queenscrown]] - unaware that it is due to the efforts of his half-brother [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who is hidden in a nearby castle. He manages to escape in the confusion on a horse, but not before taking an arrow in the leg.{{Ref|ASoS|41}}

Jon reaches Castle Black barely conscious. He is tended to by [[Maester Aemon]] and warns the Night's Watch of the upcoming attack of the wildlings. Maester Aemon and Grenn gently break the news to Jon that his brothers, [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], have died at the command of [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ASoS|48}} After Jon recuperates, he helps [[Donal Noye]] in the [[attack on Castle Black‎‎|defence of Castle Black]] against Styr's raiders. All of the raiders are killed, including [[Ygritte]], who dies in a grief-stricken Jon's arms.{{Ref|ASoS|55}} Jon reluctantly takes command of the Wall's defences against Mance's [[battle beneath the Wall|direct assault]] following Donal Noye's death, after prompting from Master Aemon. Jon successfully holds the Wall against overwhelming odds for several days.{{Ref|ASoS|64}} However, upon the arrival of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] and Lord [[Janos Slynt]] at Castle Black, Jon is arrested for his earlier defection and thrown in an ice cell, where he is threatened with execution for his desertion and the murder of [[Qhorin Halfhand]].{{Ref|ASoS|69}} After Aemon vouches for Jon's honour and capability during the wildling attack, Thorne and Slynt realize they cannot have Jon hanged due to his popularity on the Wall and therefore force him to make an assassination attempt on Mance during a parley, hoping he will be killed there instead. During the negotiations, Mance states that he has the [[Horn of Winter]], which he claims will cause the Wall to collapse; he reveals that he only had the wildlings attack the wall not to conquer, but to escape the [[Others]]. The King-Beyond-the-Wall then offers Jon the Horn of Winter if the Night's Watch allows the wildlings to safely pass through to South of the Wall, but states that they will not yield to the lords or their laws. Before Jon can attack Mance or destroy the Horn, [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces make a surprise appearance and rout the wildlings.{{Ref|ASoS|73}}
[[File:Zippo514 Ygrittes death.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Artwork by zippo 514©|The death of Ygritte by zippo 514 ©]]
Jon's service defending the Wall earns him popular support and his release from imprisonment. Jon meets with Stannis, who tells him that if he recognizes Stannis as king, he will legitimize him and make him Lord Jon Stark of Winterfell, as he needs "a son of [[Eddard Stark|Ned Stark]]" in order to gain support of the [[North]]. {{Ref|ASoS|73}} He is overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and grief for his dead siblings, especially since he bitterly admits to himself that becoming Lord of Winterfell was something he always desired, and that he was always envious of Robb for his legitimate birthright. Meanwhile, however, due to the efforts of [[Samwell Tarly]], Jon has been voted as a compromise candidate between rival factions of the Watch for the post of [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]].{{Ref|ASoS|78}} Unaware of this, Jon musings on being legitimized are interrupted by [[Ghost]]'s return from beyond the Wall, to their mutual joy. He is reminded of the day the Starks found the direwolves near Winterfell; Ghost had the red eyes of the [[weirwood]], and he recognizes that Ghost "belongs to the [[old gods]]", as does Winterfell. He realizes that if he bends the knee to Stannis he would have to choose to yield the castle to Stannis' priestess [[Melisandre]], and give her leave to burn the [[heart tree]], a choice which Jon deems to be disrespectful. Thus, he refuses Stannis and becomes the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch in a landslide vote, to his own disbelief.{{Ref|ASoS|79}}

Separately, Robb Stark, believing Bran, Rickon, and Arya to be dead, decides to legitimise Jon and name him his heir over his mother [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn's]] objections, to prevent Winterfell and the North from falling into Lannister hands following [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s marriage to Sansa.{{Ref|ASoS|45}} The decree is witnessed by Robb's bannermen prior to their arrival at [[The Twins]] for [[Red Wedding|Edmure Tully's wedding]]; however it is unknown how widely the decree has been disseminated, if at all, and Jon remains ignorant of his legitimisation by Robb.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
In [[King's Landing]], Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged to learn of Jon's appointment as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], as he has given Stannis shelter. The [[small council]] agrees that Jon must be removed from command. Pycelle suggests to inform the Watch that the crown will sent no more men to the Wall until Jon is removed, but [[Qyburn]] suggests that they send a hundred men to the Wall who will be given the secret order to remove Jon. Cersei is delighted with the idea.{{Ref|affc|17}} She plots to send Ser [[Osney Kettleblack]] to carry out the plan,{{Ref|AFFC|17}}{{Ref|AFFC|39}}{{Ref|AFFC|43}} but both Osney and Cersei are imprisoned by the [[Faith]] before these plans can come to fruition.{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Slowly Jon grows into his position as a leader. Jon takes up residence within [[Donal Noye]]'s quarters, following the blacksmith's death in the previous novel.{{Ref|aFfC|5}} Jon is continually harassed, predominantly by [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]'s men, who have taken up residence within [[Castle Black]] and the [[Nightfort]], which Jon granted to [[Stannis]] as thanks for his aid against the wildling assault. He attempts to maintain the neutrality of the Watch in the ongoing civil war for the [[Iron Throne]], walking a political tightrope as Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged that [[Eddard Stark]]'s bastard son is now commanding the Wall.
Jon rebukes all demands from Stannis to settle his men within the [[Gift]], claiming that the land and all of the sixteen unoccupied castles along the Wall as belonging to the [[Night's Watch]]. He sends Sam to the Citadel to train as [[Castle Black]]'s next maester. With him, he sends [[Gilly]], [[Maester Aemon]], and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], the last two for fear that [[Melisandre]] might want to use their royal blood for her magic.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}{{Ref|aDwD|7}} He constantly broods upon the last words Maester Aemon gave to him before leaving, in which the maester explained how his younger brother, a grown man with children of his own when he ascended the Iron Throne, had seemed like a child in some ways. Aemon informs Jon that his advice to Aegon had been ''"Kill the boy and let the man be born."'', and that he has the same advice for Jon.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}}
[[File:Lukasz Jaskolski Execution II.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Lord Commander Snow executes [[Janos Slynt]] - by Jaskolski ©]]
When Jon orders [[Janos Slynt]] to garrison one of the abandoned castles along the Wall, Janos refuses. Jon publicly points out that the punishment for refusing a direct command is death, yet gives Janos three chances to follow orders (noting as he does so that it was more chances than Janos gave his father when he betrayed [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] two years prior). After Slynt refuses once more, scoffing at the idea that Jon can command him or the [[Night's Watch]], Jon orders him to be executed for his insubordination. However, he then recalls the laws of the [[First Men]] and his father, and beheads Slynt himself, using [[Longclaw]] to carry out the sentence and exacting small justice for Ned. This increases Stannis' respect for Jon and cements his new position.{{Ref|aDwD|7}}

Jon displeases his fellow commanders of the Night's Watch by sending the wildling [[Val]] to treat with [[Tormund Giantsbane]]. This results in a fragile alliance between the Night's Watch and the wildlings. Jon settles the wildlings on the Gift and gives the warriors the opportunity to guard the Wall by garrisoning unoccupied castles against the [[Others]]. As the wildings are moved into the gift, [[Mance Rayder]] is given to the flames by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|10}} It is later revealed, however, that the burned man was in fact [[Rattleshirt]] under a [[glamour]] created by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|31}} Mance is sent by Jon to secretly rescue his sister [[Arya Stark]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]], being unaware that it is actually [[Jeyne Poole]].

With Stannis about to march on [[Deepwood Motte]], Jon advises him to seek the help of the [[Northern mountain clans]]. Following Jon's advice, Stannis is able to secure the allegiance of the clans, greatly augmenting his own strength. Soon after Stannis has taken Deepwood, news arrive of [[Ramsay Bolton]]'s impending marriage to "Arya Stark". Stannis immediately marches on Winterfell, the chosen site for the marriage, to face the forces of the Boltons.
[[File:Knives in the Dark 3.JPG|thumb|400px|right|Depiction of The Stabbing of Jon Snow by Conor Campbell ©]]
Melisandre tells Jon she sees in her flames a girl on a dying horse making for Castle Black; she is convinced it must be Arya escaped from the Boltons. Melisandre also tells him she sees him surrounded by daggers in the dark, but he pays no mind to this warning. When Jon is awoken by [[Mully]], who tells him that a girl has arrived on a dying horse, Jon's thoughts instantly go to Melisandre's vision; he giddily thinks that Arya may have come to him as prophesied and he and his half-sister will be reunited, but recognizes the girl as [[Alys Karstark]], who states that she is fleeing a forced marriage to her uncle [[Cregan Karstark]]. Alys tells Jon her uncle only desires her because she is heir to [[Karhold]] and pleas Jon for his help.{{Ref|aDwD|44}} He arranges a marriage between her and [[Sigorn]], a wildling, and thus establishes a new house of [[Thenn]]. When [[Cregan Karstark|Cregan]] arrives at Castle Black with reinforcements to claim Alys, Jon has them thrown in an ice cell. {{Ref|aDwD|49}}

Weeks after Stannis has departed for Winterfell and is supposedly rallying his troops to battle, Jon receives a taunting [[Bastard Letter|letter]] purportedly from [[Ramsay Bolton]] entitled 'Bastard,' which claims that [[Stannis]] has been defeated and [[Mance Rayder]] captured. It demands fealty from Jon to [[House Bolton]] if the Night's Watch is to survive and gives a detailed account of Ramsay's actions which Jon views to his disgust repeatedly sully the honor of what was once the ancient seat of [[House Stark]].{{ref|adwd|69}} He responds to Ramsay's letter by relinquishing command of an impending ranging and announcing his intention to ride south against the Boltons. He does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition; Jon's decision causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership. In the confusion resulting from [[Wun Wun]]'s killing of Ser [[Patrek of King's Mountain]], Jon is [[Mutiny at Castle Black|stabbed]] repeatedly by [[Bowen Marsh]] and other black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch".{{ref|ADWD|69}}

==Parentage==
:{{main|Jon Snow/Theories}}

Jon Snow's parentage remains a topic of discussion among readers of the series, as his mother remains unidentified. On several occasions, the topic is brought to the reader's attention in text, although several characters provide different possibilities. Eddard's wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], heard from her maids the tales Eddard's soldiers had told about [[Ashara Dayne]], though Eddard refused to confirm this when she confronted him, and silenced the stories about Ashara at Winterfell.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Years later, [[Sansa Stark]] heard rumors saying that Jon's mother had been a [[smallfolk|common woman]].{{Ref|AGOT|15}} [[Cersei Lannister]] mentions Ashara as Jon's potential mother as well, as well as "some [[Dornish]] peasant".{{Ref|AGOT|45}} Eddard seems to have told King [[Robert I Baratheon]] that Jon's mother was a woman named Wylla, though Robert has never seen her.{{Ref|AGOT|12}} Meanwhile, Lord [[Edric Dayne]] believes his wetnurse, [[Wylla]], to have been Jon's mother.{{Ref|ASOS|43}} According to Lord [[Godric Borrell]], the daughter of the fisherman who brought Eddard from the [[Fingers]] across the [[Bite]] to the [[north]] at the beginning of [[Robert's Rebellion]] gave birth to Eddard's bastard son, and according to Godric, it had been she who gave Jon his name, in honor of [[Jon Arryn]].{{ref|aDwD|9}}

Fans of the series have speculated about his parentage for many years, with [[Jon Snow/Theories|numerous theories]] having been developped during that time.

==Appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Bran I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Arya I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 10|Chapter 10]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Tyrion II (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Sansa I (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 27|Chapter 27]], Eddard VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Eddard IX (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Bran V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Sansa III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard XII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|Chapter 50]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Eddard XV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Bran VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (POV)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], Bran I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Theon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 25|Chapter 25]], Tyrion VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Arya VII (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Catelyn IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 57|Chapter 57]], Sansa V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Arya X (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Theon VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Bran VII (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Samwell II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Chapter 40]], Bran III (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Arya VIII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46|Chapter 46]], Samwell III (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Arya IX (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya XII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 74|Chapter 74]], Arya XIII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 75|Chapter 75]], Samwell IV (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 76|Chapter 76]], Jon XI (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 78|Chapter 78]], Samwell V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 79|Chapter 79]], Jon XII (POV)

[[A Feast for Crows]]
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Samwell I (appears)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Samwell II (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Cersei IV (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Samwell III (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Samwell IV (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Alayne II (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Samwell V (mentioned)

[[A Dance with Dragons]]
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Prologue|Prologue]], Varamyr (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], Davos I (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 10|Chapter 10]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 31|Chapter 31]], Melisandre I (appears)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], The Prince of Winterfell (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jon IX (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], The Blind Girl (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 46|Chapter 46]], A Ghost in Winterfell (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 49|Chapter 49]], Jon X (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]], Theon I (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Jon XI (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Jon XII (POV)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Jon XIII (POV)

==Quotes by Jon==
{{Quote|'''Arya''': I wish you were coming with us. 
'''Jon''': Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – [[Arya Stark]] and Jon

{{Quote|'''Jon''': First lesson: stick them with the pointy end. 
'''Arya''': I know which end to use!{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – Jon and [[Arya Stark]] regarding [[Needle]]

{{Quote|Tell [[Robb Stark|Robb]] that I'm going to command the [[Night's Watch]] and keep him safe, so he might as well take up needlework with the girls and have [[Mikken]] melt down his sword for horseshoes.{{ref|agot|21}}}} – Jon to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|[[Tyrion Lannister]] had claimed that most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it, but Jon was done with denials. He was who he was; Jon Snow, [[bastard]] and oathbreaker, motherless, friendless, and damned. For the rest of his life –however long that might be– he would be condemned to be an outsider, the silent man standing in the shadows who dares not speak his true name.{{ref|agot|30}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|Jon was not afraid of death, but he did not want to [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|die like that]], trussed and bound and beheaded like a common brigand. If he must perish, let it be with a sword in his hand, fighting his father's killers. He was no true [[House Stark|Stark]], had never been one... but he could die like one. Let them say that [[Eddard Stark]] had fathered four sons, not three.{{ref|agot|70}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|There's no shame in fear, [[Eddard Stark|my father]] told me, what matters is how we face it.{{ref|acok|6}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|The more you give a king, the more he wants. We are walking on a bridge of ice with an abyss on either side. Pleasing one king is difficult enough. Pleasing two is hardly possible.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|Edd, fetch me a block.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Eddison Tollett]] before the execution of [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|'''Cregan''': I see what you are, Snow. Half a wolf and half a [[free folk|wildling]], [[baseborn]] get of a [[Eddard Stark|traitor]] and a whore. You would deliver a [[Alys Karstark|highborn maid]] to the bed of [[Sigorn|some stinking savage]]. Did you sample her yourself first? If you mean to kill me, do it and be damned for a [[kinslayer]]. [[House Stark|Stark]] and [[House Karstark|Karstark]] are one blood. 
'''Jon''': My name is Snow. 
'''Cregan''': '''''Bastard.''''' 
'''Jon''': Guilty. Of that at least.{{ref|adwd|49}}}} – [[Cregan Karstark]] and Jon

==Quotes about Jon==
{{Quote|You have more of the [[north]] in you than your brothers.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}}} – [[Tyrion Lannister]] to Jon

{{Quote|Never ask me about Jon. He is [[House Stark|my blood]] and that is all you need to know.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Eddard Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|Whoever Jon's mother had been, [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] must have loved her fiercely, for nothing Catelyn said would persuade him to send the boy away. It was the one thing she could never forgive him. She had come to love her husband with all her heart, but she had never found it in her to love Jon. She might have overlooked a dozen [[bastards]] for Ned's sake, so long as they were out of sight. Jon was never out of sight, and as he grew, he looked more like Ned than any of the trueborn sons she bore him. Somehow that made it worse.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Catelyn Stark]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon's more a [[House Stark|Stark]] than some lordlings from the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]] who have never so much as set eyes on [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|asos|45}}}} – [[Robb Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|My lords, when [[Donal Noye]] was slain, it was this young man Jon Snow who took the [[Wall]] and held it, against all the fury of the north. He has proved himself valiant, loyal, and resourceful. Were it not for him, you would have found [[Mance Rayder]] sitting here when you arrived, Lord Slynt. You are doing him a great wrong. Jon Snow was Lord [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont's]] own steward and squire. He was chosen for that duty because the [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] saw much promise in him. As do I.{{ref|asos|69}}}} – [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] to [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|[[warg|The gift]] was strong in Snow, but the youth was untaught, still fighting his nature when he should have gloried in it.{{Ref|adwd|0}}}} – [[Varamyr]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|The only gods he worshipped were honor and duty.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon Snow, bastard-born, had always been eclipsed by his [[Robb Stark|trueborn sibling]], the young hero men had called the Young Wolf.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

==Family==
{{Stark tree}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}
==References==
{{References}}

{{POV Characters}}
{{Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch}}

[[Category:House Stark]]
[[Category:Bastards|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Characters from the North|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:POV characters|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Recruits of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Skinchangers|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Spies|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Squires|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]

[[es:Jon Nieve]]
[[fa:جان اسنو]]
[[fr:Jon Snow]]
[[nl:Jon Sneeuw]]
[[pt:Jon Snow]]
[[ru:Джон Сноу]]
[[th:จอน สโนว์]]
[[tr:Jon Kar]]
[[zh:琼恩·雪诺]]

Jon Snow

2018-06-21T22:55:18Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Appearing or mentioned */

{{Hatnote|"Jon" redirects here. For other characters named Jon, see [[Jon (disambiguation)]]}}

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.svg|50px|left]] '''Jon Snow''' [[file:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Jon snow by teiiku.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption = Artwork by [http://teiiku.deviantart.com/ Tim TeiIku]©
| Alias = Lord Snow{{ref|AGOT|23}} The Snow of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|7}} The crow-come-over{{ref|ASOS|15}} The Bastard of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|15}} Lord Crow{{ref|ADWD|51}} The Black Bastard of the Wall{{ref|ADWD|45}}
| Title = [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]
| Allegiance = [[House Stark]] [[Night's Watch]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[northmen]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|283}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (POV) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (POV) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (POV) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (POV)
| Played_by = [[w: Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|Season 7]]
}}

'''Jon Snow''' is the [[bastardy|bastard son]] of [[Eddard Stark]], Lord of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} He has five half-siblings: [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], and [[Rickon Stark]]. Unaware of the identity of his mother,{{Ref|aGoT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell. At the age of fourteen, he joins the [[Night's Watch]], where he earns the nickname '''Lord Snow'''. Jon is one of the major [[POV characters]] in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Jon is portrayed by [[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]].

==Appearance and Character==
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Jon Snow|Images of Jon Snow]]''

Jon has more Stark-like features than any of his half-brothers.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is graceful and quick, and has a lean build.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Jon has the long face of the Starks,{{Ref|AGOT|13}}{{Ref|acok|6}} with dark,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}} brown hair{{Ref|AGOT|15}}{{Ref|ASOS|69}} and grey eyes{{Ref|ACOK|6}} so dark they almost seem black.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Because he looks so much like a Stark, [[Tyrion Lannister]] notes that whoever Jon's mother was, she left little of herself in her son's appearance.{{ref|agot|13}} Out of all the Stark children, [[Arya Stark]] is said to resemble Jon the most, as [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] take after their [[House Tully|Tully]] mother, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]].{{ref|agot|7}} During the [[Great Ranging]], Jon temporarily grows a beard.{{Ref|ACOK|68}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

Jon looks solemn and guarded,{{Ref|AGOT|13}} and is considered sullen and quick to sense a slight.{{Ref|ACOK|11}} Due to having been raised in a castle and trained by a [[master-at-arms]], Jon is seen by some [[smallfolk|lower-born members]] of the [[Night's Watch]] as arrogant at first,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} though this changes when they become more friendly towards one another, as Jon is reminded of his nonetheless privileged background and decides to pass on his knowledge to them. Jon is observant,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|AGOT|6}} a trait he developed on account of being a bastard.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is a capable horseback rider and is well practiced in fighting with a sword.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon has resented his bastard status most of the time.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He desires to be viewed as honorable{{Ref|AGOT|65}} and wants to prove he can be as good and true as his half-brother, Robb.{{ref|ASOS|73}} Jon dreamed he would one day lead men to glory, or even become a conqueror, as a child.{{Ref|ADWD|35}} He feels strongly about not fathering a bastard himself.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

While Lord [[Eddard Stark]] openly acknowledged Jon as his son and allowed him to live at [[Winterfell]] with his half-siblings, Jon felt like an outsider nonetheless. While Jon has good relationships with his siblings, especially Robb, with whom he trained since they were children,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} and Arya, whom he sees as somewhat of an outsider as well,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} Eddard's wife Catelyn, who was especially annoyed when Jon bested Robb in training or classes,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} ensured that Jon was never truly one of them.{{Ref|AGOT|19}}{{Ref|AGOT|48}} Jon is not close to [[Theon Greyjoy]], Eddard's ward.{{ref|ACOK|11}} Lord Eddard refuses to speak of Jon's mother and the boy grew up unaware of her identity, something which has wounded and haunted him.{{ref|agot|6}}{{Ref|AGOT|23}}{{Ref|AGOT|43}}{{Ref|AGOT|53}} When Jon dreams of her, he considers her to be beautiful, highborn, and kind.{{ref|AGOT|23}}

As a northerner raised at Winterfell, Jon keeps faith with the [[old gods]].{{Ref|AGOT|48}} He eventually discovers that he is a [[warg]], being able to see through the eyes of his [[direwolf]], [[Ghost]], when he sleeps,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} and experiencing Ghost's feelings and senses while awake.{{Ref|ASOS|79}}

After joining the [[Night's Watch]], Jon dresses in their official black garb.{{ref|AGOT|19}} While there is no description of Jon's personal [[coat of arms]] in the books, [[George R. R. Martin]] told the company Valyrian Steel, which makes replicas of Jon's sword, to use the reversed Stark colors on the plaque that goes with the sword.<ref>[http://www.valyriansteel.com/2007/06/13/longclaw-plaque/ Longclaw: Plaque>> Valyrian Steel]</ref>

==History==
[[File:Jon and Robb Swords.png|400px|thumb|Snow and [[Robb Stark|Stark]] at sword-play]]
Jon was born in {{Date|283}}, near the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].<ref group="N">About a fortnight passed between the [[Battle of the Trident]] and the [[Sack of King's Landing]], during which times Queen [[Rhaella Targaryen]] fled to [[Dragonstone]]. [[Daenerys Targaryen]] was born nine months after the flight (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3|Daenerys I]]). Jon is said to have been ''"closer to eight or nine months or thereabouts"'' before Daenerys ([[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1040/ Chronology (July 11, 1999)])</ref> Jon was named by Lord [[Eddard Stark]].<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1202/ Numerous Question (February 28, 2002)]</ref>The identity of Jon Snow's mother remains a mystery, and several suggestions have been made by those who know the Starks. Jon is unaware of his mother's identity{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|19}} and Eddard refuses to speak of her.{{Ref|agot|19}} When Eddard returned from the war, he brought the newborn Jon to [[Winterfell]], insisting on raising him with the rest of his family. Jon and his wet nurse had been installed in the castle before the arrival of Eddard's new wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], and his young son and heir, [[Robb Stark]], from [[Riverrun]], which Catelyn did not take well.{{Ref|AGOT|6}}

Lord Eddard Stark was fiercely protective of Jon{{ref|ACOK|45}} and refused to send him away.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell with his half-siblings, where he was tutored by Maester [[Luwin]],{{ref|AGOT|41}} and trained at arms by the [[master-at-arms]], Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]. Jon has trained at swordplay since he was old enough to walk, together with Robb,{{ref|ASOS|79}} whom he came to view as his "best friend, rival and constant companion",{{ref|agot|19}} and later also with [[Theon Greyjoy]],{{ref|adwd|37}} after the latter came to Winterfell following the conclusion of [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]. At some point, Jon learned how to swim in the great moat at Winterfell; he is considered a strong swimmer.{{ref|ASOS|41}}

Jon grew close to his true-born siblings, especially Robb and [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Due to the fact that they both looked alike, Arya came to believe that she was bastard-born as well and shared with her brother with this fear; Jon reassured his half-sister this was not the case.{{ref|agot|7}} As a young child<ref group="N">Before [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]]'s death in {{Date|288}}</ref> Jon and Robb built a great mountain of snow on top of a gate, hoping to push in on someone passing by. They were discovered by [[Mance Rayder]], a [[ranger]] from the [[Night's Watch]] who had accompanied [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]] to Winterfell. The ranger promised not to tell anyone, and Jon and Robb succeeded in their ploy, being chased around the yard by [[Fat Tom]], their victim.{{Ref|ASOS|7}} Jon and Robb would often play a game of sword-play, in which they would pretend to be great heroes (including [[Florian the Fool]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], King [[Daeron I Targaryen]], and Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]]). Once, when Jon called out that he was "[[Lord of Winterfell]]", Robb informed him that it was impossible due to his [[bastardy]], which would become a sore memory for Jon.{{Ref|ASOS|79}} Another time, Jon covered himself in flour and hid in one of the empty tombs in the [[crypt of Winterfell]], and jumped out to scare [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], Arya, and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who had been brought to the crypts by Robb.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}

Since he was young, Jon's hero was King Daeron, the Young Dragon, who had [[conquest of Dorne|conquered Dorne]] at the age of fourteen.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|35}} Lord Eddard had dreamed about raising new lords and settling them in the abandoned holdfasts in the [[New Gift]], and Jon believes that, had winter come and gone more quickly, he might have been chosen to hold one of the settlements in his father's name.{{Ref|ASOS|41}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Jon HBO.jpg|350px|thumb|Kit Harington as Jon Snow in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]

Jon accompanies his father, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], his brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], his father's ward [[Theon Greyjoy]], and others from [[Winterfell]] to the execution of [[Gared]], a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]]. On their way back to [[Winterfell]], Jon and Robb race ahead and find a litter of [[direwolf]] pups. When Eddard states that killing the pups quickly would forestall a painful and slow death, Jon points out that there are five pups – one for each of Eddard's legitimate children – and the direwolf is the sigil of [[House Stark]], indicating that they must be meant to have the wolves. The comparison only works out because Jon is not claiming a pup for himself, and Eddard gives in. As they leave, Jon discovers an albino pup, cast away from its litter.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} He claims the pup for his own,{{Ref|AGOT|1}} eventually naming it "[[Ghost]]".{{ref|AGOT|5}}

Because he is a bastard, Jon is not allowed sit with his siblings and the royal children during the feast welcoming King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and his family to the [[north]]. At the feast he speaks with his uncle, [[Benjen Stark]], the [[First Ranger]] of the Night's Watch. When Benjen suggests that the Night's Watch could use a man as observant as Jon, Jon quickly requests to accompany him to the [[Wall]] when he leaves, as even a bastard can rise to a position of honor there.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Benjen is hesitant about having Jon join at such a young age, resulting in an argument causing Jon to storm out.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Outside, he runs into [[Tyrion Lannister]], the youngest brother of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who counsels him to "never forget [[bastard|what you are]]" and tells Jon to make it his strength instead.{{Ref|agot|5}}

Although hesitant about it at the feast, Benjen eventually approaches [[Luwin]], telling the [[maester]] that Jon had expressed interest in joining the Night's Watch .{{Ref|AGOT|6}} When Lord Eddard decides to accept the position as [[Hand of the King]] at [[King's Landing]], his wife, [[Catelyn Stark]], refuses to allow Jon to remain at Winterfell. As Eddard feels he cannot take Jon south with him, Luwin suggests the Night's Watch for Jon, and Eddard agrees; Catelyn is pleased, because as a member of the Watch Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of Winterfell.{{ref|AGOT|6}}

The decision for him to go to the [[Wall]] leaves Jon angry in the days before he is set to leave.{{Ref|AGOT|8}} The departure day is postponed following Bran's accident, but a fortnight after Bran's fall Jon and Benjen are ready to leave Winterfell. Jon says his last goodbyes, first to the comatose Bran, then to Robb, and finally to [[Arya Stark|Arya]], to whom he gives a small, slender sword which they name [[Needle]].{{Ref|AGOT|10}} On his way to the Wall, Jon quickly becomes disillusioned with the Night's Watch, after meeting [[Yoren]], a so-called [[wandering crow]], and his new recruits.{{Ref|AGOT|13}} During the journey, Jon befriends Tyrion Lannister, who had decided to travel further north to see with Wall for himself.{{Ref|AGOT|13}}

At [[Castle Black]], Jon first remains aloof and distant, making no friends; he scorns his fellow recruits who return the feeling, resenting him due to his attitude. Days after their arrival, Benjen leaves to lead a ranging, and while Jon requests to accompany him, Benjen refuses to allow it, leaving Jon angry. After a fight between Jon and several other recruits, Jon speaks with [[Donal Noye]], the armorer at Castle Black, who points that Jon has been a bully to the other recruits. When a letter arrives from Winterfell informing Jon that Bran, though crippled, has awoken and will live, Jon is ecstatic, and when he returns to the Common Hall, he offers his fellow recruits advice on their swordplay.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Jon soon becomes a natural leader, mentor, and friend to most of his fellow trainees, earning him the enmity of the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]]. When [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives at the Wall, Jon reaches out to him, and helps him being accepted by the majority of the recruits.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}{{Ref|aGoT|41}}

As new recruits are about to arrive at Castle Black, eight recruits, including Jon, are chosen to take their vows. Sam is not chosen, and Jon realizes that it will only be a matter of time that Sam will be hurt of killed in training without his friends present to protect him. Jon visits Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and asks if Aemon will persuade [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]] to take Sam from training and allow him to take his vows, pointing out that Sam, due to his ability to write, read, and to math, would make a good personal steward for Aemon.{{Ref|agot|41}} This earns Jon the enmity of [[Chett]], Aemon's steward.{{Ref|asos|prologue}} Aemon promises to consider it.{{Ref|AGOT|41}} Sam finds Jon the next day, informing him that he too is allowed to take his vows, and has been appointed Aemon's personal steward. Jon expects to be raised to the [[ranger]]s, but is angered when Lord Commander Mormont appoints him as his personal steward instead. Sam points out to Jon that Mormont has given him the position in order to groom him for command, which quells his anger. Jon and Sam decide to say their vows in front of the [[weirwood]] trees located north of the Wall. After they have said the words, Ghost returns with the severed hand of [[Jafer Flowers]],{{Ref|aGoT|48}} alerting the men of the corpses of Jafer and [[Othor]]. The two corpses are brought back to Castle Black, where Jon is informed of the death of King Robert and the arrest of his father, Eddard. Jon attempts to attack Alliser after the knight mocks Eddard and Jon, and is placed in isolation as a result. That night, the two deceased brothers they had found north of the Wall rise. When one [[wight]] attempts to attack Lord Commander Mormont, Jon intervenes, saving Jeor's life, though he seriously burns his hand in the process.{{Ref|AGOT|52}} In gratitude, Jon gives Jon [[Longclaw]], the [[Valyrian steel]] bastard sword of [[House Mormont]], on which he has had a direwolf head engraved onto the pommel in honor of House Stark.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

Though he is now a sworn brother of the Night's Watch, Jon becomes torn between the Watch and his former family when he learns from Sam that Robb has marched south with an army. Maester Aemon explains to Jon the difficulty of keeping true to the Night's Watch's vows at times, citing among other examples the deaths of most of his relatives at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]], causing Jon to realize Aemon is a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|60}} Nonetheless, Jon tries to desert and join Robb's army after Eddard's execution, though the penalty for deserting the Night's Watch is death. His new friends bring him back, however, and save him from this fate.{{Ref|AGOT|70}}

The next day, Lord Commander Mormont chastises him for running, and Jon agrees to fully commit to the Watch. He accepts his place as Jeor's squire and prepares for the journey [[beyond the Wall]] which Mormont plans to lead.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[File:M.Luisa Giliberti jon ygritte.jpg|thumb|350px|Jon meets [[Ygritte]] - by M.Luisa Giliberti ©]]
The Night's Watch prepares for the [[great ranging]] north to investigate the [[haunted forest]], after the disappearances [[beyond the Wall]] of several rangers, including [[Benjen Stark]]. Jon brings his direwolf, [[Ghost]].

Jon fetches [[Samwell Tarly]] for Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]], who has been waiting for maps of the lands further north. Jeor and Jon discuss his hand, which still troubles him, but is slowly getting better. They discuss Maester Aemon, and Jeor reveals that Aemon had [[Great Council of 233 AC|once been offered the Iron Throne]], but instead had decided to remain a maester, and the throne passed to his younger brother, [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]. Jeor points out the similarities between Jon and Aemon in having a brother for king; Jon reassures the Lord Commander that, like Maester Aemon, he too will keep his vows.{{Ref|acok|3}}

The ranging party passes through several [[wildling]] villages, including [[Whitetree]], but find no hint of any wildling presence.{{Ref|ACOK|13}} They then stop at [[Craster's Keep]], where they learn that the normally anarchic wildlings are uniting under a single figure, King-beyond-the-Wall [[Mance Rayder]]. Though they are commanded not to speak to Craster's daughters, [[Gilly]], one of Craster's daughters who is pregnant with his child, approaches Jon after encouragement from Sam. She asks to join Jon when they leave Craster's Keep, but Jon refuses her, and later scolds Sam for ever having given her the idea.{{Ref|ACOK|23}} After reaching the [[Fist of the First Men]], Ghost leads Jon to a mound where the direwolf digs up an [[old warhorn]] and a cache of [[dragonglass]] wrapped in an old cloak of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|ACOK|34}} Jon distributes these items among his sworn brothers. After the arrival of [[Qhorin Halfhand]] with the men from the [[Shadow Tower]], Jon is picked by Qhorin to accompany one of the three scouting parties into the mountains.{{Ref|aCoK|43}}

In the [[Skirling Pass]], Qhorin's party comes across a group of [[wildling]] sentries, and Jon is one of those assigned to take them out. He kills one of the man, but discovers his second target is a woman. Jon decides to take the girl, called [[Ygritte]], prisoner instead. He reveals to her that he is the bastard son of [[Eddard Stark]], and during the night, Ygritte tells Jon the story of "[[Bael|Bael the Bard]]", a song which insinuates that, through Bael, the Starks too have wildling blood. Later, Qhorin orders Jon to kill her, but Jon secretly lets her go instead. Before she leaves, Ygritte informs Jon that Mance Rayder would accept him, if he wanted to join the [[free folk]].{{Ref|aCoK|51}} Jon tells Qhorin about this, who confirms that Mance would be willing, and tells Jon that Mance had been a man of the Night's Watch himself once. That night, when Jon dreams he sees through the eyes of [[Ghost]], and witnesses thousands of wildlings, and [[giant]]s and [[mammoth]]s, before being attacked by an eagle. Jon informs the group, who recognize Jon for a [[warg]]. They later see the eagle, and when they find a wounded Ghost, Qhorin decides they return to the [[Fist of the First Men]].{{Ref|ACOK|53}} With the enemy following them, Qhorin orders [[Dalbridge]] to stay behind to defend the others,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} while [[Ebben]] and [[Stonesnake]] are sent forth to reach the First is great haste, leaving only Qhorin and Jon. Qhorin commands Jon to join the wildlings when they are discovered, and to do whatever they ask. When the wildling band led by [[Rattleshirt]] finds them, Jon yields, and the wildlings require him to kill Qhorin to proof his loyalty to them. With the help of Ghost, Jon kills Qhorin, and the wildlings agree to bring him to Mance Rayder.{{Ref|ACOK|69}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Battle of Castle Black by Giliberti.jpg|350px|thumb|Jon Snow during the struggle at Castle Black - by Michael Komarck ©]]
Jon meets with [[Mance Rayder]] and convinces him that his desertion is sincere. During their conversation, Jon learns Mance's plans to invade the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|ASoS|7}} He falls in love with [[Ygritte]] and briefly breaks his vows of chastity with her. He hesitates between betraying her or leaving the [[Night's Watch]], eventually realizing that he must escape and warn them of the upcoming attack. Jon joins [[Styr]]'s mission to scale the [[Wall]] and take unaware the skeleton crew left manning [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ASoS|30}} After scaling the wall, he gets the opportunity to escape as the wildlings are attacked by [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]] in the vicinity of the abandoned [[Queenscrown]] - unaware that it is due to the efforts of his half-brother [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who is hidden in a nearby castle. He manages to escape in the confusion on a horse, but not before taking an arrow in the leg.{{Ref|ASoS|41}}

Jon reaches Castle Black barely conscious. He is tended to by [[Maester Aemon]] and warns the Night's Watch of the upcoming attack of the wildlings. Maester Aemon and Grenn gently break the news to Jon that his brothers, [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], have died at the command of [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ASoS|48}} After Jon recuperates, he helps [[Donal Noye]] in the [[attack on Castle Black‎‎|defence of Castle Black]] against Styr's raiders. All of the raiders are killed, including [[Ygritte]], who dies in a grief-stricken Jon's arms.{{Ref|ASoS|55}} Jon reluctantly takes command of the Wall's defences against Mance's [[battle beneath the Wall|direct assault]] following Donal Noye's death, after prompting from Master Aemon. Jon successfully holds the Wall against overwhelming odds for several days.{{Ref|ASoS|64}} However, upon the arrival of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] and Lord [[Janos Slynt]] at Castle Black, Jon is arrested for his earlier defection and thrown in an ice cell, where he is threatened with execution for his desertion and the murder of [[Qhorin Halfhand]].{{Ref|ASoS|69}} After Aemon vouches for Jon's honour and capability during the wildling attack, Thorne and Slynt realize they cannot have Jon hanged due to his popularity on the Wall and therefore force him to make an assassination attempt on Mance during a parley, hoping he will be killed there instead. During the negotiations, Mance states that he has the [[Horn of Winter]], which he claims will cause the Wall to collapse; he reveals that he only had the wildlings attack the wall not to conquer, but to escape the [[Others]]. The King-Beyond-the-Wall then offers Jon the Horn of Winter if the Night's Watch allows the wildlings to safely pass through to South of the Wall, but states that they will not yield to the lords or their laws. Before Jon can attack Mance or destroy the Horn, [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces make a surprise appearance and rout the wildlings.{{Ref|ASoS|73}}
[[File:Zippo514 Ygrittes death.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Artwork by zippo 514©|The death of Ygritte by zippo 514 ©]]
Jon's service defending the Wall earns him popular support and his release from imprisonment. Jon meets with Stannis, who tells him that if he recognizes Stannis as king, he will legitimize him and make him Lord Jon Stark of Winterfell, as he needs "a son of [[Eddard Stark|Ned Stark]]" in order to gain support of the [[North]]. {{Ref|ASoS|73}} He is overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and grief for his dead siblings, especially since he bitterly admits to himself that becoming Lord of Winterfell was something he always desired, and that he was always envious of Robb for his legitimate birthright. Meanwhile, however, due to the efforts of [[Samwell Tarly]], Jon has been voted as a compromise candidate between rival factions of the Watch for the post of [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]].{{Ref|ASoS|78}} Unaware of this, Jon musings on being legitimized are interrupted by [[Ghost]]'s return from beyond the Wall, to their mutual joy. He is reminded of the day the Starks found the direwolves near Winterfell; Ghost had the red eyes of the [[weirwood]], and he recognizes that Ghost "belongs to the [[old gods]]", as does Winterfell. He realizes that if he bends the knee to Stannis he would have to choose to yield the castle to Stannis' priestess [[Melisandre]], and give her leave to burn the [[heart tree]], a choice which Jon deems to be disrespectful. Thus, he refuses Stannis and becomes the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch in a landslide vote, to his own disbelief.{{Ref|ASoS|79}}

Separately, Robb Stark, believing Bran, Rickon, and Arya to be dead, decides to legitimise Jon and name him his heir over his mother [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn's]] objections, to prevent Winterfell and the North from falling into Lannister hands following [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s marriage to Sansa.{{Ref|ASoS|45}} The decree is witnessed by Robb's bannermen prior to their arrival at [[The Twins]] for [[Red Wedding|Edmure Tully's wedding]]; however it is unknown how widely the decree has been disseminated, if at all, and Jon remains ignorant of his legitimisation by Robb.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
In [[King's Landing]], Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged to learn of Jon's appointment as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], as he has given Stannis shelter. The [[small council]] agrees that Jon must be removed from command. Pycelle suggests to inform the Watch that the crown will sent no more men to the Wall until Jon is removed, but [[Qyburn]] suggests that they send a hundred men to the Wall who will be given the secret order to remove Jon. Cersei is delighted with the idea.{{Ref|affc|17}} She plots to send Ser [[Osney Kettleblack]] to carry out the plan,{{Ref|AFFC|17}}{{Ref|AFFC|39}}{{Ref|AFFC|43}} but both Osney and Cersei are imprisoned by the [[Faith]] before these plans can come to fruition.{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Slowly Jon grows into his position as a leader. Jon takes up residence within [[Donal Noye]]'s quarters, following the blacksmith's death in the previous novel.{{Ref|aFfC|5}} Jon is continually harassed, predominantly by [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]'s men, who have taken up residence within [[Castle Black]] and the [[Nightfort]], which Jon granted to [[Stannis]] as thanks for his aid against the wildling assault. He attempts to maintain the neutrality of the Watch in the ongoing civil war for the [[Iron Throne]], walking a political tightrope as Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged that [[Eddard Stark]]'s bastard son is now commanding the Wall.
Jon rebukes all demands from Stannis to settle his men within the [[Gift]], claiming that the land and all of the sixteen unoccupied castles along the Wall as belonging to the [[Night's Watch]]. He sends Sam to the Citadel to train as [[Castle Black]]'s next maester. With him, he sends [[Gilly]], [[Maester Aemon]], and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], the last two for fear that [[Melisandre]] might want to use their royal blood for her magic.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}{{Ref|aDwD|7}} He constantly broods upon the last words Maester Aemon gave to him before leaving, in which the maester explained how his younger brother, a grown man with children of his own when he ascended the Iron Throne, had seemed like a child in some ways. Aemon informs Jon that his advice to Aegon had been ''"Kill the boy and let the man be born."'', and that he has the same advice for Jon.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}}
[[File:Lukasz Jaskolski Execution II.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Lord Commander Snow executes [[Janos Slynt]] - by Jaskolski ©]]
When Jon orders [[Janos Slynt]] to garrison one of the abandoned castles along the Wall, Janos refuses. Jon publicly points out that the punishment for refusing a direct command is death, yet gives Janos three chances to follow orders (noting as he does so that it was more chances than Janos gave his father when he betrayed [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] two years prior). After Slynt refuses once more, scoffing at the idea that Jon can command him or the [[Night's Watch]], Jon orders him to be executed for his insubordination. However, he then recalls the laws of the [[First Men]] and his father, and beheads Slynt himself, using [[Longclaw]] to carry out the sentence and exacting small justice for Ned. This increases Stannis' respect for Jon and cements his new position.{{Ref|aDwD|7}}

Jon displeases his fellow commanders of the Night's Watch by sending the wildling [[Val]] to treat with [[Tormund Giantsbane]]. This results in a fragile alliance between the Night's Watch and the wildlings. Jon settles the wildlings on the Gift and gives the warriors the opportunity to guard the Wall by garrisoning unoccupied castles against the [[Others]]. As the wildings are moved into the gift, [[Mance Rayder]] is given to the flames by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|10}} It is later revealed, however, that the burned man was in fact [[Rattleshirt]] under a [[glamour]] created by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|31}} Mance is sent by Jon to secretly rescue his sister [[Arya Stark]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]], being unaware that it is actually [[Jeyne Poole]].

With Stannis about to march on [[Deepwood Motte]], Jon advises him to seek the help of the [[Northern mountain clans]]. Following Jon's advice, Stannis is able to secure the allegiance of the clans, greatly augmenting his own strength. Soon after Stannis has taken Deepwood, news arrive of [[Ramsay Bolton]]'s impending marriage to "Arya Stark". Stannis immediately marches on Winterfell, the chosen site for the marriage, to face the forces of the Boltons.
[[File:Knives in the Dark 3.JPG|thumb|400px|right|Depiction of The Stabbing of Jon Snow by Conor Campbell ©]]
Melisandre tells Jon she sees in her flames a girl on a dying horse making for Castle Black; she is convinced it must be Arya escaped from the Boltons. Melisandre also tells him she sees him surrounded by daggers in the dark, but he pays no mind to this warning. When Jon is awoken by [[Mully]], who tells him that a girl has arrived on a dying horse, Jon's thoughts instantly go to Melisandre's vision; he giddily thinks that Arya may have come to him as prophesied and he and his half-sister will be reunited, but recognizes the girl as [[Alys Karstark]], who states that she is fleeing a forced marriage to her uncle [[Cregan Karstark]]. Alys tells Jon her uncle only desires her because she is heir to [[Karhold]] and pleas Jon for his help.{{Ref|aDwD|44}} He arranges a marriage between her and [[Sigorn]], a wildling, and thus establishes a new house of [[Thenn]]. When [[Cregan Karstark|Cregan]] arrives at Castle Black with reinforcements to claim Alys, Jon has them thrown in an ice cell. {{Ref|aDwD|49}}

Weeks after Stannis has departed for Winterfell and is supposedly rallying his troops to battle, Jon receives a taunting [[Bastard Letter|letter]] purportedly from [[Ramsay Bolton]] entitled 'Bastard,' which claims that [[Stannis]] has been defeated and [[Mance Rayder]] captured. It demands fealty from Jon to [[House Bolton]] if the Night's Watch is to survive and gives a detailed account of Ramsay's actions which Jon views to his disgust repeatedly sully the honor of what was once the ancient seat of [[House Stark]].{{ref|adwd|69}} He responds to Ramsay's letter by relinquishing command of an impending ranging and announcing his intention to ride south against the Boltons. He does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition; Jon's decision causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership. In the confusion resulting from [[Wun Wun]]'s killing of Ser [[Patrek of King's Mountain]], Jon is [[Mutiny at Castle Black|stabbed]] repeatedly by [[Bowen Marsh]] and other black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch".{{ref|ADWD|69}}

==Parentage==
:{{main|Jon Snow/Theories}}

Jon Snow's parentage remains a topic of discussion among readers of the series, as his mother remains unidentified. On several occasions, the topic is brought to the reader's attention in text, although several characters provide different possibilities. Eddard's wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], heard from her maids the tales Eddard's soldiers had told about [[Ashara Dayne]], though Eddard refused to confirm this when she confronted him, and silenced the stories about Ashara at Winterfell.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Years later, [[Sansa Stark]] heard rumors saying that Jon's mother had been a [[smallfolk|common woman]].{{Ref|AGOT|15}} [[Cersei Lannister]] mentions Ashara as Jon's potential mother as well, as well as "some [[Dornish]] peasant".{{Ref|AGOT|45}} Eddard seems to have told King [[Robert I Baratheon]] that Jon's mother was a woman named Wylla, though Robert has never seen her.{{Ref|AGOT|12}} Meanwhile, Lord [[Edric Dayne]] believes his wetnurse, [[Wylla]], to have been Jon's mother.{{Ref|ASOS|43}} According to Lord [[Godric Borrell]], the daughter of the fisherman who brought Eddard from the [[Fingers]] across the [[Bite]] to the [[north]] at the beginning of [[Robert's Rebellion]] gave birth to Eddard's bastard son, and according to Godric, it had been she who gave Jon his name, in honor of [[Jon Arryn]].{{ref|aDwD|9}}

Fans of the series have speculated about his parentage for many years, with [[Jon Snow/Theories|numerous theories]] having been developped during that time.

==Appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Bran I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Arya I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 10|Chapter 10]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Tyrion II (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Sansa I (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 27|Chapter 27]], Eddard VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Eddard IX (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Bran V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Sansa III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard XII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|Chapter 50]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Eddard XV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Bran VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (POV)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], Bran I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Theon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 25|Chapter 25]], Tyrion VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Arya VII (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Catelyn IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 57|Chapter 57]], Sansa V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Arya X (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Theon VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Bran VII (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Samwell II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Chapter 40]], Bran III (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Arya VIII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46|Chapter 46]], Samwell III (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Arya IX (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya XII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 74|Chapter 74]], Arya XIII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 75|Chapter 75]], Samwell IV (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 76|Chapter 76]], Jon XI (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 78|Chapter 78]], Samwell V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 79|Chapter 79]], Jon XII (POV)

[[A Feast for Crows]]
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Samwell I (appears)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Samwell II (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Cersei IV (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Samwell III (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Samwell IV (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Alayne II (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Samwell V (mentioned)

==Quotes by Jon==
{{Quote|'''Arya''': I wish you were coming with us. 
'''Jon''': Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – [[Arya Stark]] and Jon

{{Quote|'''Jon''': First lesson: stick them with the pointy end. 
'''Arya''': I know which end to use!{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – Jon and [[Arya Stark]] regarding [[Needle]]

{{Quote|Tell [[Robb Stark|Robb]] that I'm going to command the [[Night's Watch]] and keep him safe, so he might as well take up needlework with the girls and have [[Mikken]] melt down his sword for horseshoes.{{ref|agot|21}}}} – Jon to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|[[Tyrion Lannister]] had claimed that most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it, but Jon was done with denials. He was who he was; Jon Snow, [[bastard]] and oathbreaker, motherless, friendless, and damned. For the rest of his life –however long that might be– he would be condemned to be an outsider, the silent man standing in the shadows who dares not speak his true name.{{ref|agot|30}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|Jon was not afraid of death, but he did not want to [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|die like that]], trussed and bound and beheaded like a common brigand. If he must perish, let it be with a sword in his hand, fighting his father's killers. He was no true [[House Stark|Stark]], had never been one... but he could die like one. Let them say that [[Eddard Stark]] had fathered four sons, not three.{{ref|agot|70}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|There's no shame in fear, [[Eddard Stark|my father]] told me, what matters is how we face it.{{ref|acok|6}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|The more you give a king, the more he wants. We are walking on a bridge of ice with an abyss on either side. Pleasing one king is difficult enough. Pleasing two is hardly possible.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|Edd, fetch me a block.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Eddison Tollett]] before the execution of [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|'''Cregan''': I see what you are, Snow. Half a wolf and half a [[free folk|wildling]], [[baseborn]] get of a [[Eddard Stark|traitor]] and a whore. You would deliver a [[Alys Karstark|highborn maid]] to the bed of [[Sigorn|some stinking savage]]. Did you sample her yourself first? If you mean to kill me, do it and be damned for a [[kinslayer]]. [[House Stark|Stark]] and [[House Karstark|Karstark]] are one blood. 
'''Jon''': My name is Snow. 
'''Cregan''': '''''Bastard.''''' 
'''Jon''': Guilty. Of that at least.{{ref|adwd|49}}}} – [[Cregan Karstark]] and Jon

==Quotes about Jon==
{{Quote|You have more of the [[north]] in you than your brothers.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}}} – [[Tyrion Lannister]] to Jon

{{Quote|Never ask me about Jon. He is [[House Stark|my blood]] and that is all you need to know.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Eddard Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|Whoever Jon's mother had been, [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] must have loved her fiercely, for nothing Catelyn said would persuade him to send the boy away. It was the one thing she could never forgive him. She had come to love her husband with all her heart, but she had never found it in her to love Jon. She might have overlooked a dozen [[bastards]] for Ned's sake, so long as they were out of sight. Jon was never out of sight, and as he grew, he looked more like Ned than any of the trueborn sons she bore him. Somehow that made it worse.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Catelyn Stark]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon's more a [[House Stark|Stark]] than some lordlings from the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]] who have never so much as set eyes on [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|asos|45}}}} – [[Robb Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|My lords, when [[Donal Noye]] was slain, it was this young man Jon Snow who took the [[Wall]] and held it, against all the fury of the north. He has proved himself valiant, loyal, and resourceful. Were it not for him, you would have found [[Mance Rayder]] sitting here when you arrived, Lord Slynt. You are doing him a great wrong. Jon Snow was Lord [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont's]] own steward and squire. He was chosen for that duty because the [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] saw much promise in him. As do I.{{ref|asos|69}}}} – [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] to [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|[[warg|The gift]] was strong in Snow, but the youth was untaught, still fighting his nature when he should have gloried in it.{{Ref|adwd|0}}}} – [[Varamyr]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|The only gods he worshipped were honor and duty.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon Snow, bastard-born, had always been eclipsed by his [[Robb Stark|trueborn sibling]], the young hero men had called the Young Wolf.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

==Family==
{{Stark tree}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}
==References==
{{References}}

{{POV Characters}}
{{Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch}}

[[Category:House Stark]]
[[Category:Bastards|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Characters from the North|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:POV characters|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Recruits of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Skinchangers|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Spies|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Squires|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]

[[es:Jon Nieve]]
[[fa:جان اسنو]]
[[fr:Jon Snow]]
[[nl:Jon Sneeuw]]
[[pt:Jon Snow]]
[[ru:Джон Сноу]]
[[th:จอน สโนว์]]
[[tr:Jon Kar]]
[[zh:琼恩·雪诺]]

Jon Snow

2018-06-21T22:44:08Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Appearing or mentioned */

{{Hatnote|"Jon" redirects here. For other characters named Jon, see [[Jon (disambiguation)]]}}

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.svg|50px|left]] '''Jon Snow''' [[file:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Jon snow by teiiku.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption = Artwork by [http://teiiku.deviantart.com/ Tim TeiIku]©
| Alias = Lord Snow{{ref|AGOT|23}} The Snow of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|7}} The crow-come-over{{ref|ASOS|15}} The Bastard of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|15}} Lord Crow{{ref|ADWD|51}} The Black Bastard of the Wall{{ref|ADWD|45}}
| Title = [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]
| Allegiance = [[House Stark]] [[Night's Watch]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[northmen]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|283}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (POV) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (POV) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (POV) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (POV)
| Played_by = [[w: Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|Season 7]]
}}

'''Jon Snow''' is the [[bastardy|bastard son]] of [[Eddard Stark]], Lord of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} He has five half-siblings: [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], and [[Rickon Stark]]. Unaware of the identity of his mother,{{Ref|aGoT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell. At the age of fourteen, he joins the [[Night's Watch]], where he earns the nickname '''Lord Snow'''. Jon is one of the major [[POV characters]] in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Jon is portrayed by [[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]].

==Appearance and Character==
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Jon Snow|Images of Jon Snow]]''

Jon has more Stark-like features than any of his half-brothers.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is graceful and quick, and has a lean build.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Jon has the long face of the Starks,{{Ref|AGOT|13}}{{Ref|acok|6}} with dark,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}} brown hair{{Ref|AGOT|15}}{{Ref|ASOS|69}} and grey eyes{{Ref|ACOK|6}} so dark they almost seem black.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Because he looks so much like a Stark, [[Tyrion Lannister]] notes that whoever Jon's mother was, she left little of herself in her son's appearance.{{ref|agot|13}} Out of all the Stark children, [[Arya Stark]] is said to resemble Jon the most, as [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] take after their [[House Tully|Tully]] mother, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]].{{ref|agot|7}} During the [[Great Ranging]], Jon temporarily grows a beard.{{Ref|ACOK|68}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

Jon looks solemn and guarded,{{Ref|AGOT|13}} and is considered sullen and quick to sense a slight.{{Ref|ACOK|11}} Due to having been raised in a castle and trained by a [[master-at-arms]], Jon is seen by some [[smallfolk|lower-born members]] of the [[Night's Watch]] as arrogant at first,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} though this changes when they become more friendly towards one another, as Jon is reminded of his nonetheless privileged background and decides to pass on his knowledge to them. Jon is observant,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|AGOT|6}} a trait he developed on account of being a bastard.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is a capable horseback rider and is well practiced in fighting with a sword.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon has resented his bastard status most of the time.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He desires to be viewed as honorable{{Ref|AGOT|65}} and wants to prove he can be as good and true as his half-brother, Robb.{{ref|ASOS|73}} Jon dreamed he would one day lead men to glory, or even become a conqueror, as a child.{{Ref|ADWD|35}} He feels strongly about not fathering a bastard himself.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

While Lord [[Eddard Stark]] openly acknowledged Jon as his son and allowed him to live at [[Winterfell]] with his half-siblings, Jon felt like an outsider nonetheless. While Jon has good relationships with his siblings, especially Robb, with whom he trained since they were children,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} and Arya, whom he sees as somewhat of an outsider as well,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} Eddard's wife Catelyn, who was especially annoyed when Jon bested Robb in training or classes,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} ensured that Jon was never truly one of them.{{Ref|AGOT|19}}{{Ref|AGOT|48}} Jon is not close to [[Theon Greyjoy]], Eddard's ward.{{ref|ACOK|11}} Lord Eddard refuses to speak of Jon's mother and the boy grew up unaware of her identity, something which has wounded and haunted him.{{ref|agot|6}}{{Ref|AGOT|23}}{{Ref|AGOT|43}}{{Ref|AGOT|53}} When Jon dreams of her, he considers her to be beautiful, highborn, and kind.{{ref|AGOT|23}}

As a northerner raised at Winterfell, Jon keeps faith with the [[old gods]].{{Ref|AGOT|48}} He eventually discovers that he is a [[warg]], being able to see through the eyes of his [[direwolf]], [[Ghost]], when he sleeps,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} and experiencing Ghost's feelings and senses while awake.{{Ref|ASOS|79}}

After joining the [[Night's Watch]], Jon dresses in their official black garb.{{ref|AGOT|19}} While there is no description of Jon's personal [[coat of arms]] in the books, [[George R. R. Martin]] told the company Valyrian Steel, which makes replicas of Jon's sword, to use the reversed Stark colors on the plaque that goes with the sword.<ref>[http://www.valyriansteel.com/2007/06/13/longclaw-plaque/ Longclaw: Plaque>> Valyrian Steel]</ref>

==History==
[[File:Jon and Robb Swords.png|400px|thumb|Snow and [[Robb Stark|Stark]] at sword-play]]
Jon was born in {{Date|283}}, near the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].<ref group="N">About a fortnight passed between the [[Battle of the Trident]] and the [[Sack of King's Landing]], during which times Queen [[Rhaella Targaryen]] fled to [[Dragonstone]]. [[Daenerys Targaryen]] was born nine months after the flight (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3|Daenerys I]]). Jon is said to have been ''"closer to eight or nine months or thereabouts"'' before Daenerys ([[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1040/ Chronology (July 11, 1999)])</ref> Jon was named by Lord [[Eddard Stark]].<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1202/ Numerous Question (February 28, 2002)]</ref>The identity of Jon Snow's mother remains a mystery, and several suggestions have been made by those who know the Starks. Jon is unaware of his mother's identity{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|19}} and Eddard refuses to speak of her.{{Ref|agot|19}} When Eddard returned from the war, he brought the newborn Jon to [[Winterfell]], insisting on raising him with the rest of his family. Jon and his wet nurse had been installed in the castle before the arrival of Eddard's new wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], and his young son and heir, [[Robb Stark]], from [[Riverrun]], which Catelyn did not take well.{{Ref|AGOT|6}}

Lord Eddard Stark was fiercely protective of Jon{{ref|ACOK|45}} and refused to send him away.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell with his half-siblings, where he was tutored by Maester [[Luwin]],{{ref|AGOT|41}} and trained at arms by the [[master-at-arms]], Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]. Jon has trained at swordplay since he was old enough to walk, together with Robb,{{ref|ASOS|79}} whom he came to view as his "best friend, rival and constant companion",{{ref|agot|19}} and later also with [[Theon Greyjoy]],{{ref|adwd|37}} after the latter came to Winterfell following the conclusion of [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]. At some point, Jon learned how to swim in the great moat at Winterfell; he is considered a strong swimmer.{{ref|ASOS|41}}

Jon grew close to his true-born siblings, especially Robb and [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Due to the fact that they both looked alike, Arya came to believe that she was bastard-born as well and shared with her brother with this fear; Jon reassured his half-sister this was not the case.{{ref|agot|7}} As a young child<ref group="N">Before [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]]'s death in {{Date|288}}</ref> Jon and Robb built a great mountain of snow on top of a gate, hoping to push in on someone passing by. They were discovered by [[Mance Rayder]], a [[ranger]] from the [[Night's Watch]] who had accompanied [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]] to Winterfell. The ranger promised not to tell anyone, and Jon and Robb succeeded in their ploy, being chased around the yard by [[Fat Tom]], their victim.{{Ref|ASOS|7}} Jon and Robb would often play a game of sword-play, in which they would pretend to be great heroes (including [[Florian the Fool]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], King [[Daeron I Targaryen]], and Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]]). Once, when Jon called out that he was "[[Lord of Winterfell]]", Robb informed him that it was impossible due to his [[bastardy]], which would become a sore memory for Jon.{{Ref|ASOS|79}} Another time, Jon covered himself in flour and hid in one of the empty tombs in the [[crypt of Winterfell]], and jumped out to scare [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], Arya, and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who had been brought to the crypts by Robb.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}

Since he was young, Jon's hero was King Daeron, the Young Dragon, who had [[conquest of Dorne|conquered Dorne]] at the age of fourteen.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|35}} Lord Eddard had dreamed about raising new lords and settling them in the abandoned holdfasts in the [[New Gift]], and Jon believes that, had winter come and gone more quickly, he might have been chosen to hold one of the settlements in his father's name.{{Ref|ASOS|41}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Jon HBO.jpg|350px|thumb|Kit Harington as Jon Snow in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]

Jon accompanies his father, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], his brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], his father's ward [[Theon Greyjoy]], and others from [[Winterfell]] to the execution of [[Gared]], a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]]. On their way back to [[Winterfell]], Jon and Robb race ahead and find a litter of [[direwolf]] pups. When Eddard states that killing the pups quickly would forestall a painful and slow death, Jon points out that there are five pups – one for each of Eddard's legitimate children – and the direwolf is the sigil of [[House Stark]], indicating that they must be meant to have the wolves. The comparison only works out because Jon is not claiming a pup for himself, and Eddard gives in. As they leave, Jon discovers an albino pup, cast away from its litter.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} He claims the pup for his own,{{Ref|AGOT|1}} eventually naming it "[[Ghost]]".{{ref|AGOT|5}}

Because he is a bastard, Jon is not allowed sit with his siblings and the royal children during the feast welcoming King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and his family to the [[north]]. At the feast he speaks with his uncle, [[Benjen Stark]], the [[First Ranger]] of the Night's Watch. When Benjen suggests that the Night's Watch could use a man as observant as Jon, Jon quickly requests to accompany him to the [[Wall]] when he leaves, as even a bastard can rise to a position of honor there.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Benjen is hesitant about having Jon join at such a young age, resulting in an argument causing Jon to storm out.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Outside, he runs into [[Tyrion Lannister]], the youngest brother of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who counsels him to "never forget [[bastard|what you are]]" and tells Jon to make it his strength instead.{{Ref|agot|5}}

Although hesitant about it at the feast, Benjen eventually approaches [[Luwin]], telling the [[maester]] that Jon had expressed interest in joining the Night's Watch .{{Ref|AGOT|6}} When Lord Eddard decides to accept the position as [[Hand of the King]] at [[King's Landing]], his wife, [[Catelyn Stark]], refuses to allow Jon to remain at Winterfell. As Eddard feels he cannot take Jon south with him, Luwin suggests the Night's Watch for Jon, and Eddard agrees; Catelyn is pleased, because as a member of the Watch Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of Winterfell.{{ref|AGOT|6}}

The decision for him to go to the [[Wall]] leaves Jon angry in the days before he is set to leave.{{Ref|AGOT|8}} The departure day is postponed following Bran's accident, but a fortnight after Bran's fall Jon and Benjen are ready to leave Winterfell. Jon says his last goodbyes, first to the comatose Bran, then to Robb, and finally to [[Arya Stark|Arya]], to whom he gives a small, slender sword which they name [[Needle]].{{Ref|AGOT|10}} On his way to the Wall, Jon quickly becomes disillusioned with the Night's Watch, after meeting [[Yoren]], a so-called [[wandering crow]], and his new recruits.{{Ref|AGOT|13}} During the journey, Jon befriends Tyrion Lannister, who had decided to travel further north to see with Wall for himself.{{Ref|AGOT|13}}

At [[Castle Black]], Jon first remains aloof and distant, making no friends; he scorns his fellow recruits who return the feeling, resenting him due to his attitude. Days after their arrival, Benjen leaves to lead a ranging, and while Jon requests to accompany him, Benjen refuses to allow it, leaving Jon angry. After a fight between Jon and several other recruits, Jon speaks with [[Donal Noye]], the armorer at Castle Black, who points that Jon has been a bully to the other recruits. When a letter arrives from Winterfell informing Jon that Bran, though crippled, has awoken and will live, Jon is ecstatic, and when he returns to the Common Hall, he offers his fellow recruits advice on their swordplay.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Jon soon becomes a natural leader, mentor, and friend to most of his fellow trainees, earning him the enmity of the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]]. When [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives at the Wall, Jon reaches out to him, and helps him being accepted by the majority of the recruits.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}{{Ref|aGoT|41}}

As new recruits are about to arrive at Castle Black, eight recruits, including Jon, are chosen to take their vows. Sam is not chosen, and Jon realizes that it will only be a matter of time that Sam will be hurt of killed in training without his friends present to protect him. Jon visits Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and asks if Aemon will persuade [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]] to take Sam from training and allow him to take his vows, pointing out that Sam, due to his ability to write, read, and to math, would make a good personal steward for Aemon.{{Ref|agot|41}} This earns Jon the enmity of [[Chett]], Aemon's steward.{{Ref|asos|prologue}} Aemon promises to consider it.{{Ref|AGOT|41}} Sam finds Jon the next day, informing him that he too is allowed to take his vows, and has been appointed Aemon's personal steward. Jon expects to be raised to the [[ranger]]s, but is angered when Lord Commander Mormont appoints him as his personal steward instead. Sam points out to Jon that Mormont has given him the position in order to groom him for command, which quells his anger. Jon and Sam decide to say their vows in front of the [[weirwood]] trees located north of the Wall. After they have said the words, Ghost returns with the severed hand of [[Jafer Flowers]],{{Ref|aGoT|48}} alerting the men of the corpses of Jafer and [[Othor]]. The two corpses are brought back to Castle Black, where Jon is informed of the death of King Robert and the arrest of his father, Eddard. Jon attempts to attack Alliser after the knight mocks Eddard and Jon, and is placed in isolation as a result. That night, the two deceased brothers they had found north of the Wall rise. When one [[wight]] attempts to attack Lord Commander Mormont, Jon intervenes, saving Jeor's life, though he seriously burns his hand in the process.{{Ref|AGOT|52}} In gratitude, Jon gives Jon [[Longclaw]], the [[Valyrian steel]] bastard sword of [[House Mormont]], on which he has had a direwolf head engraved onto the pommel in honor of House Stark.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

Though he is now a sworn brother of the Night's Watch, Jon becomes torn between the Watch and his former family when he learns from Sam that Robb has marched south with an army. Maester Aemon explains to Jon the difficulty of keeping true to the Night's Watch's vows at times, citing among other examples the deaths of most of his relatives at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]], causing Jon to realize Aemon is a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|60}} Nonetheless, Jon tries to desert and join Robb's army after Eddard's execution, though the penalty for deserting the Night's Watch is death. His new friends bring him back, however, and save him from this fate.{{Ref|AGOT|70}}

The next day, Lord Commander Mormont chastises him for running, and Jon agrees to fully commit to the Watch. He accepts his place as Jeor's squire and prepares for the journey [[beyond the Wall]] which Mormont plans to lead.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[File:M.Luisa Giliberti jon ygritte.jpg|thumb|350px|Jon meets [[Ygritte]] - by M.Luisa Giliberti ©]]
The Night's Watch prepares for the [[great ranging]] north to investigate the [[haunted forest]], after the disappearances [[beyond the Wall]] of several rangers, including [[Benjen Stark]]. Jon brings his direwolf, [[Ghost]].

Jon fetches [[Samwell Tarly]] for Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]], who has been waiting for maps of the lands further north. Jeor and Jon discuss his hand, which still troubles him, but is slowly getting better. They discuss Maester Aemon, and Jeor reveals that Aemon had [[Great Council of 233 AC|once been offered the Iron Throne]], but instead had decided to remain a maester, and the throne passed to his younger brother, [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]. Jeor points out the similarities between Jon and Aemon in having a brother for king; Jon reassures the Lord Commander that, like Maester Aemon, he too will keep his vows.{{Ref|acok|3}}

The ranging party passes through several [[wildling]] villages, including [[Whitetree]], but find no hint of any wildling presence.{{Ref|ACOK|13}} They then stop at [[Craster's Keep]], where they learn that the normally anarchic wildlings are uniting under a single figure, King-beyond-the-Wall [[Mance Rayder]]. Though they are commanded not to speak to Craster's daughters, [[Gilly]], one of Craster's daughters who is pregnant with his child, approaches Jon after encouragement from Sam. She asks to join Jon when they leave Craster's Keep, but Jon refuses her, and later scolds Sam for ever having given her the idea.{{Ref|ACOK|23}} After reaching the [[Fist of the First Men]], Ghost leads Jon to a mound where the direwolf digs up an [[old warhorn]] and a cache of [[dragonglass]] wrapped in an old cloak of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|ACOK|34}} Jon distributes these items among his sworn brothers. After the arrival of [[Qhorin Halfhand]] with the men from the [[Shadow Tower]], Jon is picked by Qhorin to accompany one of the three scouting parties into the mountains.{{Ref|aCoK|43}}

In the [[Skirling Pass]], Qhorin's party comes across a group of [[wildling]] sentries, and Jon is one of those assigned to take them out. He kills one of the man, but discovers his second target is a woman. Jon decides to take the girl, called [[Ygritte]], prisoner instead. He reveals to her that he is the bastard son of [[Eddard Stark]], and during the night, Ygritte tells Jon the story of "[[Bael|Bael the Bard]]", a song which insinuates that, through Bael, the Starks too have wildling blood. Later, Qhorin orders Jon to kill her, but Jon secretly lets her go instead. Before she leaves, Ygritte informs Jon that Mance Rayder would accept him, if he wanted to join the [[free folk]].{{Ref|aCoK|51}} Jon tells Qhorin about this, who confirms that Mance would be willing, and tells Jon that Mance had been a man of the Night's Watch himself once. That night, when Jon dreams he sees through the eyes of [[Ghost]], and witnesses thousands of wildlings, and [[giant]]s and [[mammoth]]s, before being attacked by an eagle. Jon informs the group, who recognize Jon for a [[warg]]. They later see the eagle, and when they find a wounded Ghost, Qhorin decides they return to the [[Fist of the First Men]].{{Ref|ACOK|53}} With the enemy following them, Qhorin orders [[Dalbridge]] to stay behind to defend the others,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} while [[Ebben]] and [[Stonesnake]] are sent forth to reach the First is great haste, leaving only Qhorin and Jon. Qhorin commands Jon to join the wildlings when they are discovered, and to do whatever they ask. When the wildling band led by [[Rattleshirt]] finds them, Jon yields, and the wildlings require him to kill Qhorin to proof his loyalty to them. With the help of Ghost, Jon kills Qhorin, and the wildlings agree to bring him to Mance Rayder.{{Ref|ACOK|69}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Battle of Castle Black by Giliberti.jpg|350px|thumb|Jon Snow during the struggle at Castle Black - by Michael Komarck ©]]
Jon meets with [[Mance Rayder]] and convinces him that his desertion is sincere. During their conversation, Jon learns Mance's plans to invade the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|ASoS|7}} He falls in love with [[Ygritte]] and briefly breaks his vows of chastity with her. He hesitates between betraying her or leaving the [[Night's Watch]], eventually realizing that he must escape and warn them of the upcoming attack. Jon joins [[Styr]]'s mission to scale the [[Wall]] and take unaware the skeleton crew left manning [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ASoS|30}} After scaling the wall, he gets the opportunity to escape as the wildlings are attacked by [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]] in the vicinity of the abandoned [[Queenscrown]] - unaware that it is due to the efforts of his half-brother [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who is hidden in a nearby castle. He manages to escape in the confusion on a horse, but not before taking an arrow in the leg.{{Ref|ASoS|41}}

Jon reaches Castle Black barely conscious. He is tended to by [[Maester Aemon]] and warns the Night's Watch of the upcoming attack of the wildlings. Maester Aemon and Grenn gently break the news to Jon that his brothers, [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], have died at the command of [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ASoS|48}} After Jon recuperates, he helps [[Donal Noye]] in the [[attack on Castle Black‎‎|defence of Castle Black]] against Styr's raiders. All of the raiders are killed, including [[Ygritte]], who dies in a grief-stricken Jon's arms.{{Ref|ASoS|55}} Jon reluctantly takes command of the Wall's defences against Mance's [[battle beneath the Wall|direct assault]] following Donal Noye's death, after prompting from Master Aemon. Jon successfully holds the Wall against overwhelming odds for several days.{{Ref|ASoS|64}} However, upon the arrival of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] and Lord [[Janos Slynt]] at Castle Black, Jon is arrested for his earlier defection and thrown in an ice cell, where he is threatened with execution for his desertion and the murder of [[Qhorin Halfhand]].{{Ref|ASoS|69}} After Aemon vouches for Jon's honour and capability during the wildling attack, Thorne and Slynt realize they cannot have Jon hanged due to his popularity on the Wall and therefore force him to make an assassination attempt on Mance during a parley, hoping he will be killed there instead. During the negotiations, Mance states that he has the [[Horn of Winter]], which he claims will cause the Wall to collapse; he reveals that he only had the wildlings attack the wall not to conquer, but to escape the [[Others]]. The King-Beyond-the-Wall then offers Jon the Horn of Winter if the Night's Watch allows the wildlings to safely pass through to South of the Wall, but states that they will not yield to the lords or their laws. Before Jon can attack Mance or destroy the Horn, [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces make a surprise appearance and rout the wildlings.{{Ref|ASoS|73}}
[[File:Zippo514 Ygrittes death.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Artwork by zippo 514©|The death of Ygritte by zippo 514 ©]]
Jon's service defending the Wall earns him popular support and his release from imprisonment. Jon meets with Stannis, who tells him that if he recognizes Stannis as king, he will legitimize him and make him Lord Jon Stark of Winterfell, as he needs "a son of [[Eddard Stark|Ned Stark]]" in order to gain support of the [[North]]. {{Ref|ASoS|73}} He is overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and grief for his dead siblings, especially since he bitterly admits to himself that becoming Lord of Winterfell was something he always desired, and that he was always envious of Robb for his legitimate birthright. Meanwhile, however, due to the efforts of [[Samwell Tarly]], Jon has been voted as a compromise candidate between rival factions of the Watch for the post of [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]].{{Ref|ASoS|78}} Unaware of this, Jon musings on being legitimized are interrupted by [[Ghost]]'s return from beyond the Wall, to their mutual joy. He is reminded of the day the Starks found the direwolves near Winterfell; Ghost had the red eyes of the [[weirwood]], and he recognizes that Ghost "belongs to the [[old gods]]", as does Winterfell. He realizes that if he bends the knee to Stannis he would have to choose to yield the castle to Stannis' priestess [[Melisandre]], and give her leave to burn the [[heart tree]], a choice which Jon deems to be disrespectful. Thus, he refuses Stannis and becomes the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch in a landslide vote, to his own disbelief.{{Ref|ASoS|79}}

Separately, Robb Stark, believing Bran, Rickon, and Arya to be dead, decides to legitimise Jon and name him his heir over his mother [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn's]] objections, to prevent Winterfell and the North from falling into Lannister hands following [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s marriage to Sansa.{{Ref|ASoS|45}} The decree is witnessed by Robb's bannermen prior to their arrival at [[The Twins]] for [[Red Wedding|Edmure Tully's wedding]]; however it is unknown how widely the decree has been disseminated, if at all, and Jon remains ignorant of his legitimisation by Robb.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
In [[King's Landing]], Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged to learn of Jon's appointment as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], as he has given Stannis shelter. The [[small council]] agrees that Jon must be removed from command. Pycelle suggests to inform the Watch that the crown will sent no more men to the Wall until Jon is removed, but [[Qyburn]] suggests that they send a hundred men to the Wall who will be given the secret order to remove Jon. Cersei is delighted with the idea.{{Ref|affc|17}} She plots to send Ser [[Osney Kettleblack]] to carry out the plan,{{Ref|AFFC|17}}{{Ref|AFFC|39}}{{Ref|AFFC|43}} but both Osney and Cersei are imprisoned by the [[Faith]] before these plans can come to fruition.{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Slowly Jon grows into his position as a leader. Jon takes up residence within [[Donal Noye]]'s quarters, following the blacksmith's death in the previous novel.{{Ref|aFfC|5}} Jon is continually harassed, predominantly by [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]'s men, who have taken up residence within [[Castle Black]] and the [[Nightfort]], which Jon granted to [[Stannis]] as thanks for his aid against the wildling assault. He attempts to maintain the neutrality of the Watch in the ongoing civil war for the [[Iron Throne]], walking a political tightrope as Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged that [[Eddard Stark]]'s bastard son is now commanding the Wall.
Jon rebukes all demands from Stannis to settle his men within the [[Gift]], claiming that the land and all of the sixteen unoccupied castles along the Wall as belonging to the [[Night's Watch]]. He sends Sam to the Citadel to train as [[Castle Black]]'s next maester. With him, he sends [[Gilly]], [[Maester Aemon]], and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], the last two for fear that [[Melisandre]] might want to use their royal blood for her magic.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}{{Ref|aDwD|7}} He constantly broods upon the last words Maester Aemon gave to him before leaving, in which the maester explained how his younger brother, a grown man with children of his own when he ascended the Iron Throne, had seemed like a child in some ways. Aemon informs Jon that his advice to Aegon had been ''"Kill the boy and let the man be born."'', and that he has the same advice for Jon.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}}
[[File:Lukasz Jaskolski Execution II.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Lord Commander Snow executes [[Janos Slynt]] - by Jaskolski ©]]
When Jon orders [[Janos Slynt]] to garrison one of the abandoned castles along the Wall, Janos refuses. Jon publicly points out that the punishment for refusing a direct command is death, yet gives Janos three chances to follow orders (noting as he does so that it was more chances than Janos gave his father when he betrayed [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] two years prior). After Slynt refuses once more, scoffing at the idea that Jon can command him or the [[Night's Watch]], Jon orders him to be executed for his insubordination. However, he then recalls the laws of the [[First Men]] and his father, and beheads Slynt himself, using [[Longclaw]] to carry out the sentence and exacting small justice for Ned. This increases Stannis' respect for Jon and cements his new position.{{Ref|aDwD|7}}

Jon displeases his fellow commanders of the Night's Watch by sending the wildling [[Val]] to treat with [[Tormund Giantsbane]]. This results in a fragile alliance between the Night's Watch and the wildlings. Jon settles the wildlings on the Gift and gives the warriors the opportunity to guard the Wall by garrisoning unoccupied castles against the [[Others]]. As the wildings are moved into the gift, [[Mance Rayder]] is given to the flames by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|10}} It is later revealed, however, that the burned man was in fact [[Rattleshirt]] under a [[glamour]] created by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|31}} Mance is sent by Jon to secretly rescue his sister [[Arya Stark]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]], being unaware that it is actually [[Jeyne Poole]].

With Stannis about to march on [[Deepwood Motte]], Jon advises him to seek the help of the [[Northern mountain clans]]. Following Jon's advice, Stannis is able to secure the allegiance of the clans, greatly augmenting his own strength. Soon after Stannis has taken Deepwood, news arrive of [[Ramsay Bolton]]'s impending marriage to "Arya Stark". Stannis immediately marches on Winterfell, the chosen site for the marriage, to face the forces of the Boltons.
[[File:Knives in the Dark 3.JPG|thumb|400px|right|Depiction of The Stabbing of Jon Snow by Conor Campbell ©]]
Melisandre tells Jon she sees in her flames a girl on a dying horse making for Castle Black; she is convinced it must be Arya escaped from the Boltons. Melisandre also tells him she sees him surrounded by daggers in the dark, but he pays no mind to this warning. When Jon is awoken by [[Mully]], who tells him that a girl has arrived on a dying horse, Jon's thoughts instantly go to Melisandre's vision; he giddily thinks that Arya may have come to him as prophesied and he and his half-sister will be reunited, but recognizes the girl as [[Alys Karstark]], who states that she is fleeing a forced marriage to her uncle [[Cregan Karstark]]. Alys tells Jon her uncle only desires her because she is heir to [[Karhold]] and pleas Jon for his help.{{Ref|aDwD|44}} He arranges a marriage between her and [[Sigorn]], a wildling, and thus establishes a new house of [[Thenn]]. When [[Cregan Karstark|Cregan]] arrives at Castle Black with reinforcements to claim Alys, Jon has them thrown in an ice cell. {{Ref|aDwD|49}}

Weeks after Stannis has departed for Winterfell and is supposedly rallying his troops to battle, Jon receives a taunting [[Bastard Letter|letter]] purportedly from [[Ramsay Bolton]] entitled 'Bastard,' which claims that [[Stannis]] has been defeated and [[Mance Rayder]] captured. It demands fealty from Jon to [[House Bolton]] if the Night's Watch is to survive and gives a detailed account of Ramsay's actions which Jon views to his disgust repeatedly sully the honor of what was once the ancient seat of [[House Stark]].{{ref|adwd|69}} He responds to Ramsay's letter by relinquishing command of an impending ranging and announcing his intention to ride south against the Boltons. He does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition; Jon's decision causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership. In the confusion resulting from [[Wun Wun]]'s killing of Ser [[Patrek of King's Mountain]], Jon is [[Mutiny at Castle Black|stabbed]] repeatedly by [[Bowen Marsh]] and other black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch".{{ref|ADWD|69}}

==Parentage==
:{{main|Jon Snow/Theories}}

Jon Snow's parentage remains a topic of discussion among readers of the series, as his mother remains unidentified. On several occasions, the topic is brought to the reader's attention in text, although several characters provide different possibilities. Eddard's wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], heard from her maids the tales Eddard's soldiers had told about [[Ashara Dayne]], though Eddard refused to confirm this when she confronted him, and silenced the stories about Ashara at Winterfell.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Years later, [[Sansa Stark]] heard rumors saying that Jon's mother had been a [[smallfolk|common woman]].{{Ref|AGOT|15}} [[Cersei Lannister]] mentions Ashara as Jon's potential mother as well, as well as "some [[Dornish]] peasant".{{Ref|AGOT|45}} Eddard seems to have told King [[Robert I Baratheon]] that Jon's mother was a woman named Wylla, though Robert has never seen her.{{Ref|AGOT|12}} Meanwhile, Lord [[Edric Dayne]] believes his wetnurse, [[Wylla]], to have been Jon's mother.{{Ref|ASOS|43}} According to Lord [[Godric Borrell]], the daughter of the fisherman who brought Eddard from the [[Fingers]] across the [[Bite]] to the [[north]] at the beginning of [[Robert's Rebellion]] gave birth to Eddard's bastard son, and according to Godric, it had been she who gave Jon his name, in honor of [[Jon Arryn]].{{ref|aDwD|9}}

Fans of the series have speculated about his parentage for many years, with [[Jon Snow/Theories|numerous theories]] having been developped during that time.

==Appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Bran I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Arya I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 10|Chapter 10]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Tyrion II (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Sansa I (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 27|Chapter 27]], Eddard VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Eddard IX (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Bran V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Sansa III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard XII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|Chapter 50]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Eddard XV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Bran VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (POV)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], Bran I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Theon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 25|Chapter 25]], Tyrion VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Arya VII (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Catelyn IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 57|Chapter 57]], Sansa V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Arya X (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Theon VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Bran VII (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Samwell II (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Chapter 40]], Bran III (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Arya VIII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46|Chapter 46]], Samwell III (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Arya IX (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya XII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 74|Chapter 74]], Arya XIII (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 75|Chapter 75]], Samwell IV (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 76|Chapter 76]], Jon XI (POV)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 78|Chapter 78]], Samwell V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 79|Chapter 79]], Jon XII (POV)

==Quotes by Jon==
{{Quote|'''Arya''': I wish you were coming with us. 
'''Jon''': Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – [[Arya Stark]] and Jon

{{Quote|'''Jon''': First lesson: stick them with the pointy end. 
'''Arya''': I know which end to use!{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – Jon and [[Arya Stark]] regarding [[Needle]]

{{Quote|Tell [[Robb Stark|Robb]] that I'm going to command the [[Night's Watch]] and keep him safe, so he might as well take up needlework with the girls and have [[Mikken]] melt down his sword for horseshoes.{{ref|agot|21}}}} – Jon to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|[[Tyrion Lannister]] had claimed that most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it, but Jon was done with denials. He was who he was; Jon Snow, [[bastard]] and oathbreaker, motherless, friendless, and damned. For the rest of his life –however long that might be– he would be condemned to be an outsider, the silent man standing in the shadows who dares not speak his true name.{{ref|agot|30}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|Jon was not afraid of death, but he did not want to [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|die like that]], trussed and bound and beheaded like a common brigand. If he must perish, let it be with a sword in his hand, fighting his father's killers. He was no true [[House Stark|Stark]], had never been one... but he could die like one. Let them say that [[Eddard Stark]] had fathered four sons, not three.{{ref|agot|70}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|There's no shame in fear, [[Eddard Stark|my father]] told me, what matters is how we face it.{{ref|acok|6}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|The more you give a king, the more he wants. We are walking on a bridge of ice with an abyss on either side. Pleasing one king is difficult enough. Pleasing two is hardly possible.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|Edd, fetch me a block.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Eddison Tollett]] before the execution of [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|'''Cregan''': I see what you are, Snow. Half a wolf and half a [[free folk|wildling]], [[baseborn]] get of a [[Eddard Stark|traitor]] and a whore. You would deliver a [[Alys Karstark|highborn maid]] to the bed of [[Sigorn|some stinking savage]]. Did you sample her yourself first? If you mean to kill me, do it and be damned for a [[kinslayer]]. [[House Stark|Stark]] and [[House Karstark|Karstark]] are one blood. 
'''Jon''': My name is Snow. 
'''Cregan''': '''''Bastard.''''' 
'''Jon''': Guilty. Of that at least.{{ref|adwd|49}}}} – [[Cregan Karstark]] and Jon

==Quotes about Jon==
{{Quote|You have more of the [[north]] in you than your brothers.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}}} – [[Tyrion Lannister]] to Jon

{{Quote|Never ask me about Jon. He is [[House Stark|my blood]] and that is all you need to know.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Eddard Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|Whoever Jon's mother had been, [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] must have loved her fiercely, for nothing Catelyn said would persuade him to send the boy away. It was the one thing she could never forgive him. She had come to love her husband with all her heart, but she had never found it in her to love Jon. She might have overlooked a dozen [[bastards]] for Ned's sake, so long as they were out of sight. Jon was never out of sight, and as he grew, he looked more like Ned than any of the trueborn sons she bore him. Somehow that made it worse.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Catelyn Stark]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon's more a [[House Stark|Stark]] than some lordlings from the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]] who have never so much as set eyes on [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|asos|45}}}} – [[Robb Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|My lords, when [[Donal Noye]] was slain, it was this young man Jon Snow who took the [[Wall]] and held it, against all the fury of the north. He has proved himself valiant, loyal, and resourceful. Were it not for him, you would have found [[Mance Rayder]] sitting here when you arrived, Lord Slynt. You are doing him a great wrong. Jon Snow was Lord [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont's]] own steward and squire. He was chosen for that duty because the [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] saw much promise in him. As do I.{{ref|asos|69}}}} – [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] to [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|[[warg|The gift]] was strong in Snow, but the youth was untaught, still fighting his nature when he should have gloried in it.{{Ref|adwd|0}}}} – [[Varamyr]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|The only gods he worshipped were honor and duty.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon Snow, bastard-born, had always been eclipsed by his [[Robb Stark|trueborn sibling]], the young hero men had called the Young Wolf.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

==Family==
{{Stark tree}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}
==References==
{{References}}

{{POV Characters}}
{{Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch}}

[[Category:House Stark]]
[[Category:Bastards|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Characters from the North|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:POV characters|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Recruits of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Skinchangers|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Spies|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Squires|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]

[[es:Jon Nieve]]
[[fa:جان اسنو]]
[[fr:Jon Snow]]
[[nl:Jon Sneeuw]]
[[pt:Jon Snow]]
[[ru:Джон Сноу]]
[[th:จอน สโนว์]]
[[tr:Jon Kar]]
[[zh:琼恩·雪诺]]

Jon Snow

2018-06-21T22:06:55Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Appearing or mentioned */

{{Hatnote|"Jon" redirects here. For other characters named Jon, see [[Jon (disambiguation)]]}}

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.svg|50px|left]] '''Jon Snow''' [[file:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Jon snow by teiiku.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption = Artwork by [http://teiiku.deviantart.com/ Tim TeiIku]©
| Alias = Lord Snow{{ref|AGOT|23}} The Snow of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|7}} The crow-come-over{{ref|ASOS|15}} The Bastard of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|15}} Lord Crow{{ref|ADWD|51}} The Black Bastard of the Wall{{ref|ADWD|45}}
| Title = [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]
| Allegiance = [[House Stark]] [[Night's Watch]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[northmen]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|283}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (POV) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (POV) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (POV) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (POV)
| Played_by = [[w: Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|Season 7]]
}}

'''Jon Snow''' is the [[bastardy|bastard son]] of [[Eddard Stark]], Lord of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} He has five half-siblings: [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], and [[Rickon Stark]]. Unaware of the identity of his mother,{{Ref|aGoT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell. At the age of fourteen, he joins the [[Night's Watch]], where he earns the nickname '''Lord Snow'''. Jon is one of the major [[POV characters]] in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Jon is portrayed by [[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]].

==Appearance and Character==
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Jon Snow|Images of Jon Snow]]''

Jon has more Stark-like features than any of his half-brothers.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is graceful and quick, and has a lean build.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Jon has the long face of the Starks,{{Ref|AGOT|13}}{{Ref|acok|6}} with dark,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}} brown hair{{Ref|AGOT|15}}{{Ref|ASOS|69}} and grey eyes{{Ref|ACOK|6}} so dark they almost seem black.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Because he looks so much like a Stark, [[Tyrion Lannister]] notes that whoever Jon's mother was, she left little of herself in her son's appearance.{{ref|agot|13}} Out of all the Stark children, [[Arya Stark]] is said to resemble Jon the most, as [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] take after their [[House Tully|Tully]] mother, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]].{{ref|agot|7}} During the [[Great Ranging]], Jon temporarily grows a beard.{{Ref|ACOK|68}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

Jon looks solemn and guarded,{{Ref|AGOT|13}} and is considered sullen and quick to sense a slight.{{Ref|ACOK|11}} Due to having been raised in a castle and trained by a [[master-at-arms]], Jon is seen by some [[smallfolk|lower-born members]] of the [[Night's Watch]] as arrogant at first,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} though this changes when they become more friendly towards one another, as Jon is reminded of his nonetheless privileged background and decides to pass on his knowledge to them. Jon is observant,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|AGOT|6}} a trait he developed on account of being a bastard.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is a capable horseback rider and is well practiced in fighting with a sword.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon has resented his bastard status most of the time.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He desires to be viewed as honorable{{Ref|AGOT|65}} and wants to prove he can be as good and true as his half-brother, Robb.{{ref|ASOS|73}} Jon dreamed he would one day lead men to glory, or even become a conqueror, as a child.{{Ref|ADWD|35}} He feels strongly about not fathering a bastard himself.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

While Lord [[Eddard Stark]] openly acknowledged Jon as his son and allowed him to live at [[Winterfell]] with his half-siblings, Jon felt like an outsider nonetheless. While Jon has good relationships with his siblings, especially Robb, with whom he trained since they were children,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} and Arya, whom he sees as somewhat of an outsider as well,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} Eddard's wife Catelyn, who was especially annoyed when Jon bested Robb in training or classes,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} ensured that Jon was never truly one of them.{{Ref|AGOT|19}}{{Ref|AGOT|48}} Jon is not close to [[Theon Greyjoy]], Eddard's ward.{{ref|ACOK|11}} Lord Eddard refuses to speak of Jon's mother and the boy grew up unaware of her identity, something which has wounded and haunted him.{{ref|agot|6}}{{Ref|AGOT|23}}{{Ref|AGOT|43}}{{Ref|AGOT|53}} When Jon dreams of her, he considers her to be beautiful, highborn, and kind.{{ref|AGOT|23}}

As a northerner raised at Winterfell, Jon keeps faith with the [[old gods]].{{Ref|AGOT|48}} He eventually discovers that he is a [[warg]], being able to see through the eyes of his [[direwolf]], [[Ghost]], when he sleeps,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} and experiencing Ghost's feelings and senses while awake.{{Ref|ASOS|79}}

After joining the [[Night's Watch]], Jon dresses in their official black garb.{{ref|AGOT|19}} While there is no description of Jon's personal [[coat of arms]] in the books, [[George R. R. Martin]] told the company Valyrian Steel, which makes replicas of Jon's sword, to use the reversed Stark colors on the plaque that goes with the sword.<ref>[http://www.valyriansteel.com/2007/06/13/longclaw-plaque/ Longclaw: Plaque>> Valyrian Steel]</ref>

==History==
[[File:Jon and Robb Swords.png|400px|thumb|Snow and [[Robb Stark|Stark]] at sword-play]]
Jon was born in {{Date|283}}, near the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].<ref group="N">About a fortnight passed between the [[Battle of the Trident]] and the [[Sack of King's Landing]], during which times Queen [[Rhaella Targaryen]] fled to [[Dragonstone]]. [[Daenerys Targaryen]] was born nine months after the flight (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3|Daenerys I]]). Jon is said to have been ''"closer to eight or nine months or thereabouts"'' before Daenerys ([[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1040/ Chronology (July 11, 1999)])</ref> Jon was named by Lord [[Eddard Stark]].<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1202/ Numerous Question (February 28, 2002)]</ref>The identity of Jon Snow's mother remains a mystery, and several suggestions have been made by those who know the Starks. Jon is unaware of his mother's identity{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|19}} and Eddard refuses to speak of her.{{Ref|agot|19}} When Eddard returned from the war, he brought the newborn Jon to [[Winterfell]], insisting on raising him with the rest of his family. Jon and his wet nurse had been installed in the castle before the arrival of Eddard's new wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], and his young son and heir, [[Robb Stark]], from [[Riverrun]], which Catelyn did not take well.{{Ref|AGOT|6}}

Lord Eddard Stark was fiercely protective of Jon{{ref|ACOK|45}} and refused to send him away.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell with his half-siblings, where he was tutored by Maester [[Luwin]],{{ref|AGOT|41}} and trained at arms by the [[master-at-arms]], Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]. Jon has trained at swordplay since he was old enough to walk, together with Robb,{{ref|ASOS|79}} whom he came to view as his "best friend, rival and constant companion",{{ref|agot|19}} and later also with [[Theon Greyjoy]],{{ref|adwd|37}} after the latter came to Winterfell following the conclusion of [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]. At some point, Jon learned how to swim in the great moat at Winterfell; he is considered a strong swimmer.{{ref|ASOS|41}}

Jon grew close to his true-born siblings, especially Robb and [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Due to the fact that they both looked alike, Arya came to believe that she was bastard-born as well and shared with her brother with this fear; Jon reassured his half-sister this was not the case.{{ref|agot|7}} As a young child<ref group="N">Before [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]]'s death in {{Date|288}}</ref> Jon and Robb built a great mountain of snow on top of a gate, hoping to push in on someone passing by. They were discovered by [[Mance Rayder]], a [[ranger]] from the [[Night's Watch]] who had accompanied [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]] to Winterfell. The ranger promised not to tell anyone, and Jon and Robb succeeded in their ploy, being chased around the yard by [[Fat Tom]], their victim.{{Ref|ASOS|7}} Jon and Robb would often play a game of sword-play, in which they would pretend to be great heroes (including [[Florian the Fool]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], King [[Daeron I Targaryen]], and Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]]). Once, when Jon called out that he was "[[Lord of Winterfell]]", Robb informed him that it was impossible due to his [[bastardy]], which would become a sore memory for Jon.{{Ref|ASOS|79}} Another time, Jon covered himself in flour and hid in one of the empty tombs in the [[crypt of Winterfell]], and jumped out to scare [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], Arya, and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who had been brought to the crypts by Robb.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}

Since he was young, Jon's hero was King Daeron, the Young Dragon, who had [[conquest of Dorne|conquered Dorne]] at the age of fourteen.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|35}} Lord Eddard had dreamed about raising new lords and settling them in the abandoned holdfasts in the [[New Gift]], and Jon believes that, had winter come and gone more quickly, he might have been chosen to hold one of the settlements in his father's name.{{Ref|ASOS|41}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Jon HBO.jpg|350px|thumb|Kit Harington as Jon Snow in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]

Jon accompanies his father, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], his brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], his father's ward [[Theon Greyjoy]], and others from [[Winterfell]] to the execution of [[Gared]], a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]]. On their way back to [[Winterfell]], Jon and Robb race ahead and find a litter of [[direwolf]] pups. When Eddard states that killing the pups quickly would forestall a painful and slow death, Jon points out that there are five pups – one for each of Eddard's legitimate children – and the direwolf is the sigil of [[House Stark]], indicating that they must be meant to have the wolves. The comparison only works out because Jon is not claiming a pup for himself, and Eddard gives in. As they leave, Jon discovers an albino pup, cast away from its litter.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} He claims the pup for his own,{{Ref|AGOT|1}} eventually naming it "[[Ghost]]".{{ref|AGOT|5}}

Because he is a bastard, Jon is not allowed sit with his siblings and the royal children during the feast welcoming King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and his family to the [[north]]. At the feast he speaks with his uncle, [[Benjen Stark]], the [[First Ranger]] of the Night's Watch. When Benjen suggests that the Night's Watch could use a man as observant as Jon, Jon quickly requests to accompany him to the [[Wall]] when he leaves, as even a bastard can rise to a position of honor there.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Benjen is hesitant about having Jon join at such a young age, resulting in an argument causing Jon to storm out.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Outside, he runs into [[Tyrion Lannister]], the youngest brother of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who counsels him to "never forget [[bastard|what you are]]" and tells Jon to make it his strength instead.{{Ref|agot|5}}

Although hesitant about it at the feast, Benjen eventually approaches [[Luwin]], telling the [[maester]] that Jon had expressed interest in joining the Night's Watch .{{Ref|AGOT|6}} When Lord Eddard decides to accept the position as [[Hand of the King]] at [[King's Landing]], his wife, [[Catelyn Stark]], refuses to allow Jon to remain at Winterfell. As Eddard feels he cannot take Jon south with him, Luwin suggests the Night's Watch for Jon, and Eddard agrees; Catelyn is pleased, because as a member of the Watch Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of Winterfell.{{ref|AGOT|6}}

The decision for him to go to the [[Wall]] leaves Jon angry in the days before he is set to leave.{{Ref|AGOT|8}} The departure day is postponed following Bran's accident, but a fortnight after Bran's fall Jon and Benjen are ready to leave Winterfell. Jon says his last goodbyes, first to the comatose Bran, then to Robb, and finally to [[Arya Stark|Arya]], to whom he gives a small, slender sword which they name [[Needle]].{{Ref|AGOT|10}} On his way to the Wall, Jon quickly becomes disillusioned with the Night's Watch, after meeting [[Yoren]], a so-called [[wandering crow]], and his new recruits.{{Ref|AGOT|13}} During the journey, Jon befriends Tyrion Lannister, who had decided to travel further north to see with Wall for himself.{{Ref|AGOT|13}}

At [[Castle Black]], Jon first remains aloof and distant, making no friends; he scorns his fellow recruits who return the feeling, resenting him due to his attitude. Days after their arrival, Benjen leaves to lead a ranging, and while Jon requests to accompany him, Benjen refuses to allow it, leaving Jon angry. After a fight between Jon and several other recruits, Jon speaks with [[Donal Noye]], the armorer at Castle Black, who points that Jon has been a bully to the other recruits. When a letter arrives from Winterfell informing Jon that Bran, though crippled, has awoken and will live, Jon is ecstatic, and when he returns to the Common Hall, he offers his fellow recruits advice on their swordplay.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Jon soon becomes a natural leader, mentor, and friend to most of his fellow trainees, earning him the enmity of the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]]. When [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives at the Wall, Jon reaches out to him, and helps him being accepted by the majority of the recruits.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}{{Ref|aGoT|41}}

As new recruits are about to arrive at Castle Black, eight recruits, including Jon, are chosen to take their vows. Sam is not chosen, and Jon realizes that it will only be a matter of time that Sam will be hurt of killed in training without his friends present to protect him. Jon visits Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and asks if Aemon will persuade [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]] to take Sam from training and allow him to take his vows, pointing out that Sam, due to his ability to write, read, and to math, would make a good personal steward for Aemon.{{Ref|agot|41}} This earns Jon the enmity of [[Chett]], Aemon's steward.{{Ref|asos|prologue}} Aemon promises to consider it.{{Ref|AGOT|41}} Sam finds Jon the next day, informing him that he too is allowed to take his vows, and has been appointed Aemon's personal steward. Jon expects to be raised to the [[ranger]]s, but is angered when Lord Commander Mormont appoints him as his personal steward instead. Sam points out to Jon that Mormont has given him the position in order to groom him for command, which quells his anger. Jon and Sam decide to say their vows in front of the [[weirwood]] trees located north of the Wall. After they have said the words, Ghost returns with the severed hand of [[Jafer Flowers]],{{Ref|aGoT|48}} alerting the men of the corpses of Jafer and [[Othor]]. The two corpses are brought back to Castle Black, where Jon is informed of the death of King Robert and the arrest of his father, Eddard. Jon attempts to attack Alliser after the knight mocks Eddard and Jon, and is placed in isolation as a result. That night, the two deceased brothers they had found north of the Wall rise. When one [[wight]] attempts to attack Lord Commander Mormont, Jon intervenes, saving Jeor's life, though he seriously burns his hand in the process.{{Ref|AGOT|52}} In gratitude, Jon gives Jon [[Longclaw]], the [[Valyrian steel]] bastard sword of [[House Mormont]], on which he has had a direwolf head engraved onto the pommel in honor of House Stark.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

Though he is now a sworn brother of the Night's Watch, Jon becomes torn between the Watch and his former family when he learns from Sam that Robb has marched south with an army. Maester Aemon explains to Jon the difficulty of keeping true to the Night's Watch's vows at times, citing among other examples the deaths of most of his relatives at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]], causing Jon to realize Aemon is a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|60}} Nonetheless, Jon tries to desert and join Robb's army after Eddard's execution, though the penalty for deserting the Night's Watch is death. His new friends bring him back, however, and save him from this fate.{{Ref|AGOT|70}}

The next day, Lord Commander Mormont chastises him for running, and Jon agrees to fully commit to the Watch. He accepts his place as Jeor's squire and prepares for the journey [[beyond the Wall]] which Mormont plans to lead.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[File:M.Luisa Giliberti jon ygritte.jpg|thumb|350px|Jon meets [[Ygritte]] - by M.Luisa Giliberti ©]]
The Night's Watch prepares for the [[great ranging]] north to investigate the [[haunted forest]], after the disappearances [[beyond the Wall]] of several rangers, including [[Benjen Stark]]. Jon brings his direwolf, [[Ghost]].

Jon fetches [[Samwell Tarly]] for Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]], who has been waiting for maps of the lands further north. Jeor and Jon discuss his hand, which still troubles him, but is slowly getting better. They discuss Maester Aemon, and Jeor reveals that Aemon had [[Great Council of 233 AC|once been offered the Iron Throne]], but instead had decided to remain a maester, and the throne passed to his younger brother, [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]. Jeor points out the similarities between Jon and Aemon in having a brother for king; Jon reassures the Lord Commander that, like Maester Aemon, he too will keep his vows.{{Ref|acok|3}}

The ranging party passes through several [[wildling]] villages, including [[Whitetree]], but find no hint of any wildling presence.{{Ref|ACOK|13}} They then stop at [[Craster's Keep]], where they learn that the normally anarchic wildlings are uniting under a single figure, King-beyond-the-Wall [[Mance Rayder]]. Though they are commanded not to speak to Craster's daughters, [[Gilly]], one of Craster's daughters who is pregnant with his child, approaches Jon after encouragement from Sam. She asks to join Jon when they leave Craster's Keep, but Jon refuses her, and later scolds Sam for ever having given her the idea.{{Ref|ACOK|23}} After reaching the [[Fist of the First Men]], Ghost leads Jon to a mound where the direwolf digs up an [[old warhorn]] and a cache of [[dragonglass]] wrapped in an old cloak of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|ACOK|34}} Jon distributes these items among his sworn brothers. After the arrival of [[Qhorin Halfhand]] with the men from the [[Shadow Tower]], Jon is picked by Qhorin to accompany one of the three scouting parties into the mountains.{{Ref|aCoK|43}}

In the [[Skirling Pass]], Qhorin's party comes across a group of [[wildling]] sentries, and Jon is one of those assigned to take them out. He kills one of the man, but discovers his second target is a woman. Jon decides to take the girl, called [[Ygritte]], prisoner instead. He reveals to her that he is the bastard son of [[Eddard Stark]], and during the night, Ygritte tells Jon the story of "[[Bael|Bael the Bard]]", a song which insinuates that, through Bael, the Starks too have wildling blood. Later, Qhorin orders Jon to kill her, but Jon secretly lets her go instead. Before she leaves, Ygritte informs Jon that Mance Rayder would accept him, if he wanted to join the [[free folk]].{{Ref|aCoK|51}} Jon tells Qhorin about this, who confirms that Mance would be willing, and tells Jon that Mance had been a man of the Night's Watch himself once. That night, when Jon dreams he sees through the eyes of [[Ghost]], and witnesses thousands of wildlings, and [[giant]]s and [[mammoth]]s, before being attacked by an eagle. Jon informs the group, who recognize Jon for a [[warg]]. They later see the eagle, and when they find a wounded Ghost, Qhorin decides they return to the [[Fist of the First Men]].{{Ref|ACOK|53}} With the enemy following them, Qhorin orders [[Dalbridge]] to stay behind to defend the others,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} while [[Ebben]] and [[Stonesnake]] are sent forth to reach the First is great haste, leaving only Qhorin and Jon. Qhorin commands Jon to join the wildlings when they are discovered, and to do whatever they ask. When the wildling band led by [[Rattleshirt]] finds them, Jon yields, and the wildlings require him to kill Qhorin to proof his loyalty to them. With the help of Ghost, Jon kills Qhorin, and the wildlings agree to bring him to Mance Rayder.{{Ref|ACOK|69}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Battle of Castle Black by Giliberti.jpg|350px|thumb|Jon Snow during the struggle at Castle Black - by Michael Komarck ©]]
Jon meets with [[Mance Rayder]] and convinces him that his desertion is sincere. During their conversation, Jon learns Mance's plans to invade the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|ASoS|7}} He falls in love with [[Ygritte]] and briefly breaks his vows of chastity with her. He hesitates between betraying her or leaving the [[Night's Watch]], eventually realizing that he must escape and warn them of the upcoming attack. Jon joins [[Styr]]'s mission to scale the [[Wall]] and take unaware the skeleton crew left manning [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ASoS|30}} After scaling the wall, he gets the opportunity to escape as the wildlings are attacked by [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]] in the vicinity of the abandoned [[Queenscrown]] - unaware that it is due to the efforts of his half-brother [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who is hidden in a nearby castle. He manages to escape in the confusion on a horse, but not before taking an arrow in the leg.{{Ref|ASoS|41}}

Jon reaches Castle Black barely conscious. He is tended to by [[Maester Aemon]] and warns the Night's Watch of the upcoming attack of the wildlings. Maester Aemon and Grenn gently break the news to Jon that his brothers, [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], have died at the command of [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ASoS|48}} After Jon recuperates, he helps [[Donal Noye]] in the [[attack on Castle Black‎‎|defence of Castle Black]] against Styr's raiders. All of the raiders are killed, including [[Ygritte]], who dies in a grief-stricken Jon's arms.{{Ref|ASoS|55}} Jon reluctantly takes command of the Wall's defences against Mance's [[battle beneath the Wall|direct assault]] following Donal Noye's death, after prompting from Master Aemon. Jon successfully holds the Wall against overwhelming odds for several days.{{Ref|ASoS|64}} However, upon the arrival of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] and Lord [[Janos Slynt]] at Castle Black, Jon is arrested for his earlier defection and thrown in an ice cell, where he is threatened with execution for his desertion and the murder of [[Qhorin Halfhand]].{{Ref|ASoS|69}} After Aemon vouches for Jon's honour and capability during the wildling attack, Thorne and Slynt realize they cannot have Jon hanged due to his popularity on the Wall and therefore force him to make an assassination attempt on Mance during a parley, hoping he will be killed there instead. During the negotiations, Mance states that he has the [[Horn of Winter]], which he claims will cause the Wall to collapse; he reveals that he only had the wildlings attack the wall not to conquer, but to escape the [[Others]]. The King-Beyond-the-Wall then offers Jon the Horn of Winter if the Night's Watch allows the wildlings to safely pass through to South of the Wall, but states that they will not yield to the lords or their laws. Before Jon can attack Mance or destroy the Horn, [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces make a surprise appearance and rout the wildlings.{{Ref|ASoS|73}}
[[File:Zippo514 Ygrittes death.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Artwork by zippo 514©|The death of Ygritte by zippo 514 ©]]
Jon's service defending the Wall earns him popular support and his release from imprisonment. Jon meets with Stannis, who tells him that if he recognizes Stannis as king, he will legitimize him and make him Lord Jon Stark of Winterfell, as he needs "a son of [[Eddard Stark|Ned Stark]]" in order to gain support of the [[North]]. {{Ref|ASoS|73}} He is overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and grief for his dead siblings, especially since he bitterly admits to himself that becoming Lord of Winterfell was something he always desired, and that he was always envious of Robb for his legitimate birthright. Meanwhile, however, due to the efforts of [[Samwell Tarly]], Jon has been voted as a compromise candidate between rival factions of the Watch for the post of [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]].{{Ref|ASoS|78}} Unaware of this, Jon musings on being legitimized are interrupted by [[Ghost]]'s return from beyond the Wall, to their mutual joy. He is reminded of the day the Starks found the direwolves near Winterfell; Ghost had the red eyes of the [[weirwood]], and he recognizes that Ghost "belongs to the [[old gods]]", as does Winterfell. He realizes that if he bends the knee to Stannis he would have to choose to yield the castle to Stannis' priestess [[Melisandre]], and give her leave to burn the [[heart tree]], a choice which Jon deems to be disrespectful. Thus, he refuses Stannis and becomes the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch in a landslide vote, to his own disbelief.{{Ref|ASoS|79}}

Separately, Robb Stark, believing Bran, Rickon, and Arya to be dead, decides to legitimise Jon and name him his heir over his mother [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn's]] objections, to prevent Winterfell and the North from falling into Lannister hands following [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s marriage to Sansa.{{Ref|ASoS|45}} The decree is witnessed by Robb's bannermen prior to their arrival at [[The Twins]] for [[Red Wedding|Edmure Tully's wedding]]; however it is unknown how widely the decree has been disseminated, if at all, and Jon remains ignorant of his legitimisation by Robb.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
In [[King's Landing]], Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged to learn of Jon's appointment as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], as he has given Stannis shelter. The [[small council]] agrees that Jon must be removed from command. Pycelle suggests to inform the Watch that the crown will sent no more men to the Wall until Jon is removed, but [[Qyburn]] suggests that they send a hundred men to the Wall who will be given the secret order to remove Jon. Cersei is delighted with the idea.{{Ref|affc|17}} She plots to send Ser [[Osney Kettleblack]] to carry out the plan,{{Ref|AFFC|17}}{{Ref|AFFC|39}}{{Ref|AFFC|43}} but both Osney and Cersei are imprisoned by the [[Faith]] before these plans can come to fruition.{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Slowly Jon grows into his position as a leader. Jon takes up residence within [[Donal Noye]]'s quarters, following the blacksmith's death in the previous novel.{{Ref|aFfC|5}} Jon is continually harassed, predominantly by [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]'s men, who have taken up residence within [[Castle Black]] and the [[Nightfort]], which Jon granted to [[Stannis]] as thanks for his aid against the wildling assault. He attempts to maintain the neutrality of the Watch in the ongoing civil war for the [[Iron Throne]], walking a political tightrope as Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged that [[Eddard Stark]]'s bastard son is now commanding the Wall.
Jon rebukes all demands from Stannis to settle his men within the [[Gift]], claiming that the land and all of the sixteen unoccupied castles along the Wall as belonging to the [[Night's Watch]]. He sends Sam to the Citadel to train as [[Castle Black]]'s next maester. With him, he sends [[Gilly]], [[Maester Aemon]], and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], the last two for fear that [[Melisandre]] might want to use their royal blood for her magic.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}{{Ref|aDwD|7}} He constantly broods upon the last words Maester Aemon gave to him before leaving, in which the maester explained how his younger brother, a grown man with children of his own when he ascended the Iron Throne, had seemed like a child in some ways. Aemon informs Jon that his advice to Aegon had been ''"Kill the boy and let the man be born."'', and that he has the same advice for Jon.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}}
[[File:Lukasz Jaskolski Execution II.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Lord Commander Snow executes [[Janos Slynt]] - by Jaskolski ©]]
When Jon orders [[Janos Slynt]] to garrison one of the abandoned castles along the Wall, Janos refuses. Jon publicly points out that the punishment for refusing a direct command is death, yet gives Janos three chances to follow orders (noting as he does so that it was more chances than Janos gave his father when he betrayed [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] two years prior). After Slynt refuses once more, scoffing at the idea that Jon can command him or the [[Night's Watch]], Jon orders him to be executed for his insubordination. However, he then recalls the laws of the [[First Men]] and his father, and beheads Slynt himself, using [[Longclaw]] to carry out the sentence and exacting small justice for Ned. This increases Stannis' respect for Jon and cements his new position.{{Ref|aDwD|7}}

Jon displeases his fellow commanders of the Night's Watch by sending the wildling [[Val]] to treat with [[Tormund Giantsbane]]. This results in a fragile alliance between the Night's Watch and the wildlings. Jon settles the wildlings on the Gift and gives the warriors the opportunity to guard the Wall by garrisoning unoccupied castles against the [[Others]]. As the wildings are moved into the gift, [[Mance Rayder]] is given to the flames by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|10}} It is later revealed, however, that the burned man was in fact [[Rattleshirt]] under a [[glamour]] created by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|31}} Mance is sent by Jon to secretly rescue his sister [[Arya Stark]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]], being unaware that it is actually [[Jeyne Poole]].

With Stannis about to march on [[Deepwood Motte]], Jon advises him to seek the help of the [[Northern mountain clans]]. Following Jon's advice, Stannis is able to secure the allegiance of the clans, greatly augmenting his own strength. Soon after Stannis has taken Deepwood, news arrive of [[Ramsay Bolton]]'s impending marriage to "Arya Stark". Stannis immediately marches on Winterfell, the chosen site for the marriage, to face the forces of the Boltons.
[[File:Knives in the Dark 3.JPG|thumb|400px|right|Depiction of The Stabbing of Jon Snow by Conor Campbell ©]]
Melisandre tells Jon she sees in her flames a girl on a dying horse making for Castle Black; she is convinced it must be Arya escaped from the Boltons. Melisandre also tells him she sees him surrounded by daggers in the dark, but he pays no mind to this warning. When Jon is awoken by [[Mully]], who tells him that a girl has arrived on a dying horse, Jon's thoughts instantly go to Melisandre's vision; he giddily thinks that Arya may have come to him as prophesied and he and his half-sister will be reunited, but recognizes the girl as [[Alys Karstark]], who states that she is fleeing a forced marriage to her uncle [[Cregan Karstark]]. Alys tells Jon her uncle only desires her because she is heir to [[Karhold]] and pleas Jon for his help.{{Ref|aDwD|44}} He arranges a marriage between her and [[Sigorn]], a wildling, and thus establishes a new house of [[Thenn]]. When [[Cregan Karstark|Cregan]] arrives at Castle Black with reinforcements to claim Alys, Jon has them thrown in an ice cell. {{Ref|aDwD|49}}

Weeks after Stannis has departed for Winterfell and is supposedly rallying his troops to battle, Jon receives a taunting [[Bastard Letter|letter]] purportedly from [[Ramsay Bolton]] entitled 'Bastard,' which claims that [[Stannis]] has been defeated and [[Mance Rayder]] captured. It demands fealty from Jon to [[House Bolton]] if the Night's Watch is to survive and gives a detailed account of Ramsay's actions which Jon views to his disgust repeatedly sully the honor of what was once the ancient seat of [[House Stark]].{{ref|adwd|69}} He responds to Ramsay's letter by relinquishing command of an impending ranging and announcing his intention to ride south against the Boltons. He does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition; Jon's decision causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership. In the confusion resulting from [[Wun Wun]]'s killing of Ser [[Patrek of King's Mountain]], Jon is [[Mutiny at Castle Black|stabbed]] repeatedly by [[Bowen Marsh]] and other black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch".{{ref|ADWD|69}}

==Parentage==
:{{main|Jon Snow/Theories}}

Jon Snow's parentage remains a topic of discussion among readers of the series, as his mother remains unidentified. On several occasions, the topic is brought to the reader's attention in text, although several characters provide different possibilities. Eddard's wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], heard from her maids the tales Eddard's soldiers had told about [[Ashara Dayne]], though Eddard refused to confirm this when she confronted him, and silenced the stories about Ashara at Winterfell.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Years later, [[Sansa Stark]] heard rumors saying that Jon's mother had been a [[smallfolk|common woman]].{{Ref|AGOT|15}} [[Cersei Lannister]] mentions Ashara as Jon's potential mother as well, as well as "some [[Dornish]] peasant".{{Ref|AGOT|45}} Eddard seems to have told King [[Robert I Baratheon]] that Jon's mother was a woman named Wylla, though Robert has never seen her.{{Ref|AGOT|12}} Meanwhile, Lord [[Edric Dayne]] believes his wetnurse, [[Wylla]], to have been Jon's mother.{{Ref|ASOS|43}} According to Lord [[Godric Borrell]], the daughter of the fisherman who brought Eddard from the [[Fingers]] across the [[Bite]] to the [[north]] at the beginning of [[Robert's Rebellion]] gave birth to Eddard's bastard son, and according to Godric, it had been she who gave Jon his name, in honor of [[Jon Arryn]].{{ref|aDwD|9}}

Fans of the series have speculated about his parentage for many years, with [[Jon Snow/Theories|numerous theories]] having been developped during that time.

==Appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Bran I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Arya I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 10|Chapter 10]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Tyrion II (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Sansa I (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 27|Chapter 27]], Eddard VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Eddard IX (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Bran V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Sansa III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard XII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|Chapter 50]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Eddard XV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Bran VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (POV)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Arya I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], Bran I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Theon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14|Chapter 14]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 25|Chapter 25]], Tyrion VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Arya VII (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Catelyn IV (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Catelyn V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 57|Chapter 57]], Sansa V (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Arya X (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Theon VI (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Bran VII (mentioned)

==Quotes by Jon==
{{Quote|'''Arya''': I wish you were coming with us. 
'''Jon''': Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – [[Arya Stark]] and Jon

{{Quote|'''Jon''': First lesson: stick them with the pointy end. 
'''Arya''': I know which end to use!{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – Jon and [[Arya Stark]] regarding [[Needle]]

{{Quote|Tell [[Robb Stark|Robb]] that I'm going to command the [[Night's Watch]] and keep him safe, so he might as well take up needlework with the girls and have [[Mikken]] melt down his sword for horseshoes.{{ref|agot|21}}}} – Jon to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|[[Tyrion Lannister]] had claimed that most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it, but Jon was done with denials. He was who he was; Jon Snow, [[bastard]] and oathbreaker, motherless, friendless, and damned. For the rest of his life –however long that might be– he would be condemned to be an outsider, the silent man standing in the shadows who dares not speak his true name.{{ref|agot|30}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|Jon was not afraid of death, but he did not want to [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|die like that]], trussed and bound and beheaded like a common brigand. If he must perish, let it be with a sword in his hand, fighting his father's killers. He was no true [[House Stark|Stark]], had never been one... but he could die like one. Let them say that [[Eddard Stark]] had fathered four sons, not three.{{ref|agot|70}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|There's no shame in fear, [[Eddard Stark|my father]] told me, what matters is how we face it.{{ref|acok|6}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|The more you give a king, the more he wants. We are walking on a bridge of ice with an abyss on either side. Pleasing one king is difficult enough. Pleasing two is hardly possible.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|Edd, fetch me a block.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Eddison Tollett]] before the execution of [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|'''Cregan''': I see what you are, Snow. Half a wolf and half a [[free folk|wildling]], [[baseborn]] get of a [[Eddard Stark|traitor]] and a whore. You would deliver a [[Alys Karstark|highborn maid]] to the bed of [[Sigorn|some stinking savage]]. Did you sample her yourself first? If you mean to kill me, do it and be damned for a [[kinslayer]]. [[House Stark|Stark]] and [[House Karstark|Karstark]] are one blood. 
'''Jon''': My name is Snow. 
'''Cregan''': '''''Bastard.''''' 
'''Jon''': Guilty. Of that at least.{{ref|adwd|49}}}} – [[Cregan Karstark]] and Jon

==Quotes about Jon==
{{Quote|You have more of the [[north]] in you than your brothers.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}}} – [[Tyrion Lannister]] to Jon

{{Quote|Never ask me about Jon. He is [[House Stark|my blood]] and that is all you need to know.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Eddard Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|Whoever Jon's mother had been, [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] must have loved her fiercely, for nothing Catelyn said would persuade him to send the boy away. It was the one thing she could never forgive him. She had come to love her husband with all her heart, but she had never found it in her to love Jon. She might have overlooked a dozen [[bastards]] for Ned's sake, so long as they were out of sight. Jon was never out of sight, and as he grew, he looked more like Ned than any of the trueborn sons she bore him. Somehow that made it worse.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Catelyn Stark]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon's more a [[House Stark|Stark]] than some lordlings from the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]] who have never so much as set eyes on [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|asos|45}}}} – [[Robb Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|My lords, when [[Donal Noye]] was slain, it was this young man Jon Snow who took the [[Wall]] and held it, against all the fury of the north. He has proved himself valiant, loyal, and resourceful. Were it not for him, you would have found [[Mance Rayder]] sitting here when you arrived, Lord Slynt. You are doing him a great wrong. Jon Snow was Lord [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont's]] own steward and squire. He was chosen for that duty because the [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] saw much promise in him. As do I.{{ref|asos|69}}}} – [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] to [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|[[warg|The gift]] was strong in Snow, but the youth was untaught, still fighting his nature when he should have gloried in it.{{Ref|adwd|0}}}} – [[Varamyr]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|The only gods he worshipped were honor and duty.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon Snow, bastard-born, had always been eclipsed by his [[Robb Stark|trueborn sibling]], the young hero men had called the Young Wolf.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

==Family==
{{Stark tree}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}
==References==
{{References}}

{{POV Characters}}
{{Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch}}

[[Category:House Stark]]
[[Category:Bastards|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Characters from the North|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:POV characters|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Recruits of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Skinchangers|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Spies|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Squires|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]

[[es:Jon Nieve]]
[[fa:جان اسنو]]
[[fr:Jon Snow]]
[[nl:Jon Sneeuw]]
[[pt:Jon Snow]]
[[ru:Джон Сноу]]
[[th:จอน สโนว์]]
[[tr:Jon Kar]]
[[zh:琼恩·雪诺]]

Jon Snow

2018-06-21T21:34:28Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Hatnote|"Jon" redirects here. For other characters named Jon, see [[Jon (disambiguation)]]}}

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.svg|50px|left]] '''Jon Snow''' [[file:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Jon snow by teiiku.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption = Artwork by [http://teiiku.deviantart.com/ Tim TeiIku]©
| Alias = Lord Snow{{ref|AGOT|23}} The Snow of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|7}} The crow-come-over{{ref|ASOS|15}} The Bastard of Winterfell{{ref|ASOS|15}} Lord Crow{{ref|ADWD|51}} The Black Bastard of the Wall{{ref|ADWD|45}}
| Title = [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]
| Allegiance = [[House Stark]] [[Night's Watch]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[northmen]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|283}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (POV) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (POV) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (POV) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (POV)
| Played_by = [[w: Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|Season 7]]
}}

'''Jon Snow''' is the [[bastardy|bastard son]] of [[Eddard Stark]], Lord of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} He has five half-siblings: [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], and [[Rickon Stark]]. Unaware of the identity of his mother,{{Ref|aGoT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell. At the age of fourteen, he joins the [[Night's Watch]], where he earns the nickname '''Lord Snow'''. Jon is one of the major [[POV characters]] in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Jon is portrayed by [[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]].

==Appearance and Character==
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Jon Snow|Images of Jon Snow]]''

Jon has more Stark-like features than any of his half-brothers.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is graceful and quick, and has a lean build.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Jon has the long face of the Starks,{{Ref|AGOT|13}}{{Ref|acok|6}} with dark,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}} brown hair{{Ref|AGOT|15}}{{Ref|ASOS|69}} and grey eyes{{Ref|ACOK|6}} so dark they almost seem black.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} Because he looks so much like a Stark, [[Tyrion Lannister]] notes that whoever Jon's mother was, she left little of herself in her son's appearance.{{ref|agot|13}} Out of all the Stark children, [[Arya Stark]] is said to resemble Jon the most, as [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] take after their [[House Tully|Tully]] mother, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]].{{ref|agot|7}} During the [[Great Ranging]], Jon temporarily grows a beard.{{Ref|ACOK|68}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

Jon looks solemn and guarded,{{Ref|AGOT|13}} and is considered sullen and quick to sense a slight.{{Ref|ACOK|11}} Due to having been raised in a castle and trained by a [[master-at-arms]], Jon is seen by some [[smallfolk|lower-born members]] of the [[Night's Watch]] as arrogant at first,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} though this changes when they become more friendly towards one another, as Jon is reminded of his nonetheless privileged background and decides to pass on his knowledge to them. Jon is observant,{{Ref|AGOT|1}}{{Ref|AGOT|6}} a trait he developed on account of being a bastard.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He is a capable horseback rider and is well practiced in fighting with a sword.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon has resented his bastard status most of the time.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} He desires to be viewed as honorable{{Ref|AGOT|65}} and wants to prove he can be as good and true as his half-brother, Robb.{{ref|ASOS|73}} Jon dreamed he would one day lead men to glory, or even become a conqueror, as a child.{{Ref|ADWD|35}} He feels strongly about not fathering a bastard himself.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ASOS|15}}

While Lord [[Eddard Stark]] openly acknowledged Jon as his son and allowed him to live at [[Winterfell]] with his half-siblings, Jon felt like an outsider nonetheless. While Jon has good relationships with his siblings, especially Robb, with whom he trained since they were children,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} and Arya, whom he sees as somewhat of an outsider as well,{{Ref|AGOT|19}} Eddard's wife Catelyn, who was especially annoyed when Jon bested Robb in training or classes,{{Ref|ASOS|79}} ensured that Jon was never truly one of them.{{Ref|AGOT|19}}{{Ref|AGOT|48}} Jon is not close to [[Theon Greyjoy]], Eddard's ward.{{ref|ACOK|11}} Lord Eddard refuses to speak of Jon's mother and the boy grew up unaware of her identity, something which has wounded and haunted him.{{ref|agot|6}}{{Ref|AGOT|23}}{{Ref|AGOT|43}}{{Ref|AGOT|53}} When Jon dreams of her, he considers her to be beautiful, highborn, and kind.{{ref|AGOT|23}}

As a northerner raised at Winterfell, Jon keeps faith with the [[old gods]].{{Ref|AGOT|48}} He eventually discovers that he is a [[warg]], being able to see through the eyes of his [[direwolf]], [[Ghost]], when he sleeps,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} and experiencing Ghost's feelings and senses while awake.{{Ref|ASOS|79}}

After joining the [[Night's Watch]], Jon dresses in their official black garb.{{ref|AGOT|19}} While there is no description of Jon's personal [[coat of arms]] in the books, [[George R. R. Martin]] told the company Valyrian Steel, which makes replicas of Jon's sword, to use the reversed Stark colors on the plaque that goes with the sword.<ref>[http://www.valyriansteel.com/2007/06/13/longclaw-plaque/ Longclaw: Plaque>> Valyrian Steel]</ref>

==History==
[[File:Jon and Robb Swords.png|400px|thumb|Snow and [[Robb Stark|Stark]] at sword-play]]
Jon was born in {{Date|283}}, near the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].<ref group="N">About a fortnight passed between the [[Battle of the Trident]] and the [[Sack of King's Landing]], during which times Queen [[Rhaella Targaryen]] fled to [[Dragonstone]]. [[Daenerys Targaryen]] was born nine months after the flight (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3|Daenerys I]]). Jon is said to have been ''"closer to eight or nine months or thereabouts"'' before Daenerys ([[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1040/ Chronology (July 11, 1999)])</ref> Jon was named by Lord [[Eddard Stark]].<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1202/ Numerous Question (February 28, 2002)]</ref>The identity of Jon Snow's mother remains a mystery, and several suggestions have been made by those who know the Starks. Jon is unaware of his mother's identity{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|19}} and Eddard refuses to speak of her.{{Ref|agot|19}} When Eddard returned from the war, he brought the newborn Jon to [[Winterfell]], insisting on raising him with the rest of his family. Jon and his wet nurse had been installed in the castle before the arrival of Eddard's new wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], and his young son and heir, [[Robb Stark]], from [[Riverrun]], which Catelyn did not take well.{{Ref|AGOT|6}}

Lord Eddard Stark was fiercely protective of Jon{{ref|ACOK|45}} and refused to send him away.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Jon was raised at Winterfell with his half-siblings, where he was tutored by Maester [[Luwin]],{{ref|AGOT|41}} and trained at arms by the [[master-at-arms]], Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]. Jon has trained at swordplay since he was old enough to walk, together with Robb,{{ref|ASOS|79}} whom he came to view as his "best friend, rival and constant companion",{{ref|agot|19}} and later also with [[Theon Greyjoy]],{{ref|adwd|37}} after the latter came to Winterfell following the conclusion of [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]. At some point, Jon learned how to swim in the great moat at Winterfell; he is considered a strong swimmer.{{ref|ASOS|41}}

Jon grew close to his true-born siblings, especially Robb and [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Due to the fact that they both looked alike, Arya came to believe that she was bastard-born as well and shared with her brother with this fear; Jon reassured his half-sister this was not the case.{{ref|agot|7}} As a young child<ref group="N">Before [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]]'s death in {{Date|288}}</ref> Jon and Robb built a great mountain of snow on top of a gate, hoping to push in on someone passing by. They were discovered by [[Mance Rayder]], a [[ranger]] from the [[Night's Watch]] who had accompanied [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]] to Winterfell. The ranger promised not to tell anyone, and Jon and Robb succeeded in their ploy, being chased around the yard by [[Fat Tom]], their victim.{{Ref|ASOS|7}} Jon and Robb would often play a game of sword-play, in which they would pretend to be great heroes (including [[Florian the Fool]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], King [[Daeron I Targaryen]], and Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]]). Once, when Jon called out that he was "[[Lord of Winterfell]]", Robb informed him that it was impossible due to his [[bastardy]], which would become a sore memory for Jon.{{Ref|ASOS|79}} Another time, Jon covered himself in flour and hid in one of the empty tombs in the [[crypt of Winterfell]], and jumped out to scare [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], Arya, and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who had been brought to the crypts by Robb.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}

Since he was young, Jon's hero was King Daeron, the Young Dragon, who had [[conquest of Dorne|conquered Dorne]] at the age of fourteen.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|35}} Lord Eddard had dreamed about raising new lords and settling them in the abandoned holdfasts in the [[New Gift]], and Jon believes that, had winter come and gone more quickly, he might have been chosen to hold one of the settlements in his father's name.{{Ref|ASOS|41}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Jon HBO.jpg|350px|thumb|Kit Harington as Jon Snow in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]

Jon accompanies his father, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], his brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and [[Bran Stark|Bran]], his father's ward [[Theon Greyjoy]], and others from [[Winterfell]] to the execution of [[Gared]], a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]]. On their way back to [[Winterfell]], Jon and Robb race ahead and find a litter of [[direwolf]] pups. When Eddard states that killing the pups quickly would forestall a painful and slow death, Jon points out that there are five pups – one for each of Eddard's legitimate children – and the direwolf is the sigil of [[House Stark]], indicating that they must be meant to have the wolves. The comparison only works out because Jon is not claiming a pup for himself, and Eddard gives in. As they leave, Jon discovers an albino pup, cast away from its litter.{{Ref|AGOT|1}} He claims the pup for his own,{{Ref|AGOT|1}} eventually naming it "[[Ghost]]".{{ref|AGOT|5}}

Because he is a bastard, Jon is not allowed sit with his siblings and the royal children during the feast welcoming King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and his family to the [[north]]. At the feast he speaks with his uncle, [[Benjen Stark]], the [[First Ranger]] of the Night's Watch. When Benjen suggests that the Night's Watch could use a man as observant as Jon, Jon quickly requests to accompany him to the [[Wall]] when he leaves, as even a bastard can rise to a position of honor there.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Benjen is hesitant about having Jon join at such a young age, resulting in an argument causing Jon to storm out.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} Outside, he runs into [[Tyrion Lannister]], the youngest brother of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who counsels him to "never forget [[bastard|what you are]]" and tells Jon to make it his strength instead.{{Ref|agot|5}}

Although hesitant about it at the feast, Benjen eventually approaches [[Luwin]], telling the [[maester]] that Jon had expressed interest in joining the Night's Watch .{{Ref|AGOT|6}} When Lord Eddard decides to accept the position as [[Hand of the King]] at [[King's Landing]], his wife, [[Catelyn Stark]], refuses to allow Jon to remain at Winterfell. As Eddard feels he cannot take Jon south with him, Luwin suggests the Night's Watch for Jon, and Eddard agrees; Catelyn is pleased, because as a member of the Watch Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of Winterfell.{{ref|AGOT|6}}

The decision for him to go to the [[Wall]] leaves Jon angry in the days before he is set to leave.{{Ref|AGOT|8}} The departure day is postponed following Bran's accident, but a fortnight after Bran's fall Jon and Benjen are ready to leave Winterfell. Jon says his last goodbyes, first to the comatose Bran, then to Robb, and finally to [[Arya Stark|Arya]], to whom he gives a small, slender sword which they name [[Needle]].{{Ref|AGOT|10}} On his way to the Wall, Jon quickly becomes disillusioned with the Night's Watch, after meeting [[Yoren]], a so-called [[wandering crow]], and his new recruits.{{Ref|AGOT|13}} During the journey, Jon befriends Tyrion Lannister, who had decided to travel further north to see with Wall for himself.{{Ref|AGOT|13}}

At [[Castle Black]], Jon first remains aloof and distant, making no friends; he scorns his fellow recruits who return the feeling, resenting him due to his attitude. Days after their arrival, Benjen leaves to lead a ranging, and while Jon requests to accompany him, Benjen refuses to allow it, leaving Jon angry. After a fight between Jon and several other recruits, Jon speaks with [[Donal Noye]], the armorer at Castle Black, who points that Jon has been a bully to the other recruits. When a letter arrives from Winterfell informing Jon that Bran, though crippled, has awoken and will live, Jon is ecstatic, and when he returns to the Common Hall, he offers his fellow recruits advice on their swordplay.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Jon soon becomes a natural leader, mentor, and friend to most of his fellow trainees, earning him the enmity of the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]]. When [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives at the Wall, Jon reaches out to him, and helps him being accepted by the majority of the recruits.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}{{Ref|aGoT|41}}

As new recruits are about to arrive at Castle Black, eight recruits, including Jon, are chosen to take their vows. Sam is not chosen, and Jon realizes that it will only be a matter of time that Sam will be hurt of killed in training without his friends present to protect him. Jon visits Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and asks if Aemon will persuade [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]] to take Sam from training and allow him to take his vows, pointing out that Sam, due to his ability to write, read, and to math, would make a good personal steward for Aemon.{{Ref|agot|41}} This earns Jon the enmity of [[Chett]], Aemon's steward.{{Ref|asos|prologue}} Aemon promises to consider it.{{Ref|AGOT|41}} Sam finds Jon the next day, informing him that he too is allowed to take his vows, and has been appointed Aemon's personal steward. Jon expects to be raised to the [[ranger]]s, but is angered when Lord Commander Mormont appoints him as his personal steward instead. Sam points out to Jon that Mormont has given him the position in order to groom him for command, which quells his anger. Jon and Sam decide to say their vows in front of the [[weirwood]] trees located north of the Wall. After they have said the words, Ghost returns with the severed hand of [[Jafer Flowers]],{{Ref|aGoT|48}} alerting the men of the corpses of Jafer and [[Othor]]. The two corpses are brought back to Castle Black, where Jon is informed of the death of King Robert and the arrest of his father, Eddard. Jon attempts to attack Alliser after the knight mocks Eddard and Jon, and is placed in isolation as a result. That night, the two deceased brothers they had found north of the Wall rise. When one [[wight]] attempts to attack Lord Commander Mormont, Jon intervenes, saving Jeor's life, though he seriously burns his hand in the process.{{Ref|AGOT|52}} In gratitude, Jon gives Jon [[Longclaw]], the [[Valyrian steel]] bastard sword of [[House Mormont]], on which he has had a direwolf head engraved onto the pommel in honor of House Stark.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

Though he is now a sworn brother of the Night's Watch, Jon becomes torn between the Watch and his former family when he learns from Sam that Robb has marched south with an army. Maester Aemon explains to Jon the difficulty of keeping true to the Night's Watch's vows at times, citing among other examples the deaths of most of his relatives at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]], causing Jon to realize Aemon is a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|60}} Nonetheless, Jon tries to desert and join Robb's army after Eddard's execution, though the penalty for deserting the Night's Watch is death. His new friends bring him back, however, and save him from this fate.{{Ref|AGOT|70}}

The next day, Lord Commander Mormont chastises him for running, and Jon agrees to fully commit to the Watch. He accepts his place as Jeor's squire and prepares for the journey [[beyond the Wall]] which Mormont plans to lead.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[File:M.Luisa Giliberti jon ygritte.jpg|thumb|350px|Jon meets [[Ygritte]] - by M.Luisa Giliberti ©]]
The Night's Watch prepares for the [[great ranging]] north to investigate the [[haunted forest]], after the disappearances [[beyond the Wall]] of several rangers, including [[Benjen Stark]]. Jon brings his direwolf, [[Ghost]].

Jon fetches [[Samwell Tarly]] for Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]], who has been waiting for maps of the lands further north. Jeor and Jon discuss his hand, which still troubles him, but is slowly getting better. They discuss Maester Aemon, and Jeor reveals that Aemon had [[Great Council of 233 AC|once been offered the Iron Throne]], but instead had decided to remain a maester, and the throne passed to his younger brother, [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]. Jeor points out the similarities between Jon and Aemon in having a brother for king; Jon reassures the Lord Commander that, like Maester Aemon, he too will keep his vows.{{Ref|acok|3}}

The ranging party passes through several [[wildling]] villages, including [[Whitetree]], but find no hint of any wildling presence.{{Ref|ACOK|13}} They then stop at [[Craster's Keep]], where they learn that the normally anarchic wildlings are uniting under a single figure, King-beyond-the-Wall [[Mance Rayder]]. Though they are commanded not to speak to Craster's daughters, [[Gilly]], one of Craster's daughters who is pregnant with his child, approaches Jon after encouragement from Sam. She asks to join Jon when they leave Craster's Keep, but Jon refuses her, and later scolds Sam for ever having given her the idea.{{Ref|ACOK|23}} After reaching the [[Fist of the First Men]], Ghost leads Jon to a mound where the direwolf digs up an [[old warhorn]] and a cache of [[dragonglass]] wrapped in an old cloak of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|ACOK|34}} Jon distributes these items among his sworn brothers. After the arrival of [[Qhorin Halfhand]] with the men from the [[Shadow Tower]], Jon is picked by Qhorin to accompany one of the three scouting parties into the mountains.{{Ref|aCoK|43}}

In the [[Skirling Pass]], Qhorin's party comes across a group of [[wildling]] sentries, and Jon is one of those assigned to take them out. He kills one of the man, but discovers his second target is a woman. Jon decides to take the girl, called [[Ygritte]], prisoner instead. He reveals to her that he is the bastard son of [[Eddard Stark]], and during the night, Ygritte tells Jon the story of "[[Bael|Bael the Bard]]", a song which insinuates that, through Bael, the Starks too have wildling blood. Later, Qhorin orders Jon to kill her, but Jon secretly lets her go instead. Before she leaves, Ygritte informs Jon that Mance Rayder would accept him, if he wanted to join the [[free folk]].{{Ref|aCoK|51}} Jon tells Qhorin about this, who confirms that Mance would be willing, and tells Jon that Mance had been a man of the Night's Watch himself once. That night, when Jon dreams he sees through the eyes of [[Ghost]], and witnesses thousands of wildlings, and [[giant]]s and [[mammoth]]s, before being attacked by an eagle. Jon informs the group, who recognize Jon for a [[warg]]. They later see the eagle, and when they find a wounded Ghost, Qhorin decides they return to the [[Fist of the First Men]].{{Ref|ACOK|53}} With the enemy following them, Qhorin orders [[Dalbridge]] to stay behind to defend the others,{{Ref|ACOK|53}} while [[Ebben]] and [[Stonesnake]] are sent forth to reach the First is great haste, leaving only Qhorin and Jon. Qhorin commands Jon to join the wildlings when they are discovered, and to do whatever they ask. When the wildling band led by [[Rattleshirt]] finds them, Jon yields, and the wildlings require him to kill Qhorin to proof his loyalty to them. With the help of Ghost, Jon kills Qhorin, and the wildlings agree to bring him to Mance Rayder.{{Ref|ACOK|69}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Battle of Castle Black by Giliberti.jpg|350px|thumb|Jon Snow during the struggle at Castle Black - by Michael Komarck ©]]
Jon meets with [[Mance Rayder]] and convinces him that his desertion is sincere. During their conversation, Jon learns Mance's plans to invade the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|ASoS|7}} He falls in love with [[Ygritte]] and briefly breaks his vows of chastity with her. He hesitates between betraying her or leaving the [[Night's Watch]], eventually realizing that he must escape and warn them of the upcoming attack. Jon joins [[Styr]]'s mission to scale the [[Wall]] and take unaware the skeleton crew left manning [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ASoS|30}} After scaling the wall, he gets the opportunity to escape as the wildlings are attacked by [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]] in the vicinity of the abandoned [[Queenscrown]] - unaware that it is due to the efforts of his half-brother [[Bran Stark|Bran]], who is hidden in a nearby castle. He manages to escape in the confusion on a horse, but not before taking an arrow in the leg.{{Ref|ASoS|41}}

Jon reaches Castle Black barely conscious. He is tended to by [[Maester Aemon]] and warns the Night's Watch of the upcoming attack of the wildlings. Maester Aemon and Grenn gently break the news to Jon that his brothers, [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], have died at the command of [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ASoS|48}} After Jon recuperates, he helps [[Donal Noye]] in the [[attack on Castle Black‎‎|defence of Castle Black]] against Styr's raiders. All of the raiders are killed, including [[Ygritte]], who dies in a grief-stricken Jon's arms.{{Ref|ASoS|55}} Jon reluctantly takes command of the Wall's defences against Mance's [[battle beneath the Wall|direct assault]] following Donal Noye's death, after prompting from Master Aemon. Jon successfully holds the Wall against overwhelming odds for several days.{{Ref|ASoS|64}} However, upon the arrival of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] and Lord [[Janos Slynt]] at Castle Black, Jon is arrested for his earlier defection and thrown in an ice cell, where he is threatened with execution for his desertion and the murder of [[Qhorin Halfhand]].{{Ref|ASoS|69}} After Aemon vouches for Jon's honour and capability during the wildling attack, Thorne and Slynt realize they cannot have Jon hanged due to his popularity on the Wall and therefore force him to make an assassination attempt on Mance during a parley, hoping he will be killed there instead. During the negotiations, Mance states that he has the [[Horn of Winter]], which he claims will cause the Wall to collapse; he reveals that he only had the wildlings attack the wall not to conquer, but to escape the [[Others]]. The King-Beyond-the-Wall then offers Jon the Horn of Winter if the Night's Watch allows the wildlings to safely pass through to South of the Wall, but states that they will not yield to the lords or their laws. Before Jon can attack Mance or destroy the Horn, [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces make a surprise appearance and rout the wildlings.{{Ref|ASoS|73}}
[[File:Zippo514 Ygrittes death.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Artwork by zippo 514©|The death of Ygritte by zippo 514 ©]]
Jon's service defending the Wall earns him popular support and his release from imprisonment. Jon meets with Stannis, who tells him that if he recognizes Stannis as king, he will legitimize him and make him Lord Jon Stark of Winterfell, as he needs "a son of [[Eddard Stark|Ned Stark]]" in order to gain support of the [[North]]. {{Ref|ASoS|73}} He is overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and grief for his dead siblings, especially since he bitterly admits to himself that becoming Lord of Winterfell was something he always desired, and that he was always envious of Robb for his legitimate birthright. Meanwhile, however, due to the efforts of [[Samwell Tarly]], Jon has been voted as a compromise candidate between rival factions of the Watch for the post of [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]].{{Ref|ASoS|78}} Unaware of this, Jon musings on being legitimized are interrupted by [[Ghost]]'s return from beyond the Wall, to their mutual joy. He is reminded of the day the Starks found the direwolves near Winterfell; Ghost had the red eyes of the [[weirwood]], and he recognizes that Ghost "belongs to the [[old gods]]", as does Winterfell. He realizes that if he bends the knee to Stannis he would have to choose to yield the castle to Stannis' priestess [[Melisandre]], and give her leave to burn the [[heart tree]], a choice which Jon deems to be disrespectful. Thus, he refuses Stannis and becomes the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch in a landslide vote, to his own disbelief.{{Ref|ASoS|79}}

Separately, Robb Stark, believing Bran, Rickon, and Arya to be dead, decides to legitimise Jon and name him his heir over his mother [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn's]] objections, to prevent Winterfell and the North from falling into Lannister hands following [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s marriage to Sansa.{{Ref|ASoS|45}} The decree is witnessed by Robb's bannermen prior to their arrival at [[The Twins]] for [[Red Wedding|Edmure Tully's wedding]]; however it is unknown how widely the decree has been disseminated, if at all, and Jon remains ignorant of his legitimisation by Robb.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
In [[King's Landing]], Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged to learn of Jon's appointment as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], as he has given Stannis shelter. The [[small council]] agrees that Jon must be removed from command. Pycelle suggests to inform the Watch that the crown will sent no more men to the Wall until Jon is removed, but [[Qyburn]] suggests that they send a hundred men to the Wall who will be given the secret order to remove Jon. Cersei is delighted with the idea.{{Ref|affc|17}} She plots to send Ser [[Osney Kettleblack]] to carry out the plan,{{Ref|AFFC|17}}{{Ref|AFFC|39}}{{Ref|AFFC|43}} but both Osney and Cersei are imprisoned by the [[Faith]] before these plans can come to fruition.{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Slowly Jon grows into his position as a leader. Jon takes up residence within [[Donal Noye]]'s quarters, following the blacksmith's death in the previous novel.{{Ref|aFfC|5}} Jon is continually harassed, predominantly by [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]'s men, who have taken up residence within [[Castle Black]] and the [[Nightfort]], which Jon granted to [[Stannis]] as thanks for his aid against the wildling assault. He attempts to maintain the neutrality of the Watch in the ongoing civil war for the [[Iron Throne]], walking a political tightrope as Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is outraged that [[Eddard Stark]]'s bastard son is now commanding the Wall.
Jon rebukes all demands from Stannis to settle his men within the [[Gift]], claiming that the land and all of the sixteen unoccupied castles along the Wall as belonging to the [[Night's Watch]]. He sends Sam to the Citadel to train as [[Castle Black]]'s next maester. With him, he sends [[Gilly]], [[Maester Aemon]], and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], the last two for fear that [[Melisandre]] might want to use their royal blood for her magic.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}{{Ref|aDwD|7}} He constantly broods upon the last words Maester Aemon gave to him before leaving, in which the maester explained how his younger brother, a grown man with children of his own when he ascended the Iron Throne, had seemed like a child in some ways. Aemon informs Jon that his advice to Aegon had been ''"Kill the boy and let the man be born."'', and that he has the same advice for Jon.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}}
[[File:Lukasz Jaskolski Execution II.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Lord Commander Snow executes [[Janos Slynt]] - by Jaskolski ©]]
When Jon orders [[Janos Slynt]] to garrison one of the abandoned castles along the Wall, Janos refuses. Jon publicly points out that the punishment for refusing a direct command is death, yet gives Janos three chances to follow orders (noting as he does so that it was more chances than Janos gave his father when he betrayed [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] two years prior). After Slynt refuses once more, scoffing at the idea that Jon can command him or the [[Night's Watch]], Jon orders him to be executed for his insubordination. However, he then recalls the laws of the [[First Men]] and his father, and beheads Slynt himself, using [[Longclaw]] to carry out the sentence and exacting small justice for Ned. This increases Stannis' respect for Jon and cements his new position.{{Ref|aDwD|7}}

Jon displeases his fellow commanders of the Night's Watch by sending the wildling [[Val]] to treat with [[Tormund Giantsbane]]. This results in a fragile alliance between the Night's Watch and the wildlings. Jon settles the wildlings on the Gift and gives the warriors the opportunity to guard the Wall by garrisoning unoccupied castles against the [[Others]]. As the wildings are moved into the gift, [[Mance Rayder]] is given to the flames by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|10}} It is later revealed, however, that the burned man was in fact [[Rattleshirt]] under a [[glamour]] created by [[Melisandre]].{{ref|adwd|31}} Mance is sent by Jon to secretly rescue his sister [[Arya Stark]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]], being unaware that it is actually [[Jeyne Poole]].

With Stannis about to march on [[Deepwood Motte]], Jon advises him to seek the help of the [[Northern mountain clans]]. Following Jon's advice, Stannis is able to secure the allegiance of the clans, greatly augmenting his own strength. Soon after Stannis has taken Deepwood, news arrive of [[Ramsay Bolton]]'s impending marriage to "Arya Stark". Stannis immediately marches on Winterfell, the chosen site for the marriage, to face the forces of the Boltons.
[[File:Knives in the Dark 3.JPG|thumb|400px|right|Depiction of The Stabbing of Jon Snow by Conor Campbell ©]]
Melisandre tells Jon she sees in her flames a girl on a dying horse making for Castle Black; she is convinced it must be Arya escaped from the Boltons. Melisandre also tells him she sees him surrounded by daggers in the dark, but he pays no mind to this warning. When Jon is awoken by [[Mully]], who tells him that a girl has arrived on a dying horse, Jon's thoughts instantly go to Melisandre's vision; he giddily thinks that Arya may have come to him as prophesied and he and his half-sister will be reunited, but recognizes the girl as [[Alys Karstark]], who states that she is fleeing a forced marriage to her uncle [[Cregan Karstark]]. Alys tells Jon her uncle only desires her because she is heir to [[Karhold]] and pleas Jon for his help.{{Ref|aDwD|44}} He arranges a marriage between her and [[Sigorn]], a wildling, and thus establishes a new house of [[Thenn]]. When [[Cregan Karstark|Cregan]] arrives at Castle Black with reinforcements to claim Alys, Jon has them thrown in an ice cell. {{Ref|aDwD|49}}

Weeks after Stannis has departed for Winterfell and is supposedly rallying his troops to battle, Jon receives a taunting [[Bastard Letter|letter]] purportedly from [[Ramsay Bolton]] entitled 'Bastard,' which claims that [[Stannis]] has been defeated and [[Mance Rayder]] captured. It demands fealty from Jon to [[House Bolton]] if the Night's Watch is to survive and gives a detailed account of Ramsay's actions which Jon views to his disgust repeatedly sully the honor of what was once the ancient seat of [[House Stark]].{{ref|adwd|69}} He responds to Ramsay's letter by relinquishing command of an impending ranging and announcing his intention to ride south against the Boltons. He does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition; Jon's decision causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership. In the confusion resulting from [[Wun Wun]]'s killing of Ser [[Patrek of King's Mountain]], Jon is [[Mutiny at Castle Black|stabbed]] repeatedly by [[Bowen Marsh]] and other black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch".{{ref|ADWD|69}}

==Parentage==
:{{main|Jon Snow/Theories}}

Jon Snow's parentage remains a topic of discussion among readers of the series, as his mother remains unidentified. On several occasions, the topic is brought to the reader's attention in text, although several characters provide different possibilities. Eddard's wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], heard from her maids the tales Eddard's soldiers had told about [[Ashara Dayne]], though Eddard refused to confirm this when she confronted him, and silenced the stories about Ashara at Winterfell.{{Ref|AGOT|6}} Years later, [[Sansa Stark]] heard rumors saying that Jon's mother had been a [[smallfolk|common woman]].{{Ref|AGOT|15}} [[Cersei Lannister]] mentions Ashara as Jon's potential mother as well, as well as "some [[Dornish]] peasant".{{Ref|AGOT|45}} Eddard seems to have told King [[Robert I Baratheon]] that Jon's mother was a woman named Wylla, though Robert has never seen her.{{Ref|AGOT|12}} Meanwhile, Lord [[Edric Dayne]] believes his wetnurse, [[Wylla]], to have been Jon's mother.{{Ref|ASOS|43}} According to Lord [[Godric Borrell]], the daughter of the fisherman who brought Eddard from the [[Fingers]] across the [[Bite]] to the [[north]] at the beginning of [[Robert's Rebellion]] gave birth to Eddard's bastard son, and according to Godric, it had been she who gave Jon his name, in honor of [[Jon Arryn]].{{ref|aDwD|9}}

Fans of the series have speculated about his parentage for many years, with [[Jon Snow/Theories|numerous theories]] having been developped during that time.

==Appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Bran I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Jon I (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Catelyn II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Arya I (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Bran II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 10|Chapter 10]], Jon II (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Tyrion II (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Sansa I (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Bran III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya II (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Bran IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 27|Chapter 27]], Eddard VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Arya III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Catelyn VI (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Eddard IX (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Bran V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Sansa III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard XII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|Chapter 50]], Arya IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Eddard XV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (POV)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Arya V (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Bran VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (POV)

==Quotes by Jon==
{{Quote|'''Arya''': I wish you were coming with us. 
'''Jon''': Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – [[Arya Stark]] and Jon

{{Quote|'''Jon''': First lesson: stick them with the pointy end. 
'''Arya''': I know which end to use!{{Ref|aGoT|10}}}} – Jon and [[Arya Stark]] regarding [[Needle]]

{{Quote|Tell [[Robb Stark|Robb]] that I'm going to command the [[Night's Watch]] and keep him safe, so he might as well take up needlework with the girls and have [[Mikken]] melt down his sword for horseshoes.{{ref|agot|21}}}} – Jon to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|[[Tyrion Lannister]] had claimed that most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it, but Jon was done with denials. He was who he was; Jon Snow, [[bastard]] and oathbreaker, motherless, friendless, and damned. For the rest of his life –however long that might be– he would be condemned to be an outsider, the silent man standing in the shadows who dares not speak his true name.{{ref|agot|30}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|Jon was not afraid of death, but he did not want to [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|die like that]], trussed and bound and beheaded like a common brigand. If he must perish, let it be with a sword in his hand, fighting his father's killers. He was no true [[House Stark|Stark]], had never been one... but he could die like one. Let them say that [[Eddard Stark]] had fathered four sons, not three.{{ref|agot|70}}}} - Jon's thoughts

{{Quote|There's no shame in fear, [[Eddard Stark|my father]] told me, what matters is how we face it.{{ref|acok|6}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|The more you give a king, the more he wants. We are walking on a bridge of ice with an abyss on either side. Pleasing one king is difficult enough. Pleasing two is hardly possible.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{Quote|Edd, fetch me a block.{{Ref|adwd|7}}}} – Jon to [[Eddison Tollett]] before the execution of [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|'''Cregan''': I see what you are, Snow. Half a wolf and half a [[free folk|wildling]], [[baseborn]] get of a [[Eddard Stark|traitor]] and a whore. You would deliver a [[Alys Karstark|highborn maid]] to the bed of [[Sigorn|some stinking savage]]. Did you sample her yourself first? If you mean to kill me, do it and be damned for a [[kinslayer]]. [[House Stark|Stark]] and [[House Karstark|Karstark]] are one blood. 
'''Jon''': My name is Snow. 
'''Cregan''': '''''Bastard.''''' 
'''Jon''': Guilty. Of that at least.{{ref|adwd|49}}}} – [[Cregan Karstark]] and Jon

==Quotes about Jon==
{{Quote|You have more of the [[north]] in you than your brothers.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}}} – [[Tyrion Lannister]] to Jon

{{Quote|Never ask me about Jon. He is [[House Stark|my blood]] and that is all you need to know.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Eddard Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|Whoever Jon's mother had been, [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] must have loved her fiercely, for nothing Catelyn said would persuade him to send the boy away. It was the one thing she could never forgive him. She had come to love her husband with all her heart, but she had never found it in her to love Jon. She might have overlooked a dozen [[bastards]] for Ned's sake, so long as they were out of sight. Jon was never out of sight, and as he grew, he looked more like Ned than any of the trueborn sons she bore him. Somehow that made it worse.{{Ref|aGoT|6}}}} – [[Catelyn Stark]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon's more a [[House Stark|Stark]] than some lordlings from the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]] who have never so much as set eyes on [[Winterfell]].{{Ref|asos|45}}}} – [[Robb Stark]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{Quote|My lords, when [[Donal Noye]] was slain, it was this young man Jon Snow who took the [[Wall]] and held it, against all the fury of the north. He has proved himself valiant, loyal, and resourceful. Were it not for him, you would have found [[Mance Rayder]] sitting here when you arrived, Lord Slynt. You are doing him a great wrong. Jon Snow was Lord [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont's]] own steward and squire. He was chosen for that duty because the [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] saw much promise in him. As do I.{{ref|asos|69}}}} – [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] to [[Janos Slynt]]

{{Quote|[[warg|The gift]] was strong in Snow, but the youth was untaught, still fighting his nature when he should have gloried in it.{{Ref|adwd|0}}}} – [[Varamyr]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|The only gods he worshipped were honor and duty.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

{{Quote|Jon Snow, bastard-born, had always been eclipsed by his [[Robb Stark|trueborn sibling]], the young hero men had called the Young Wolf.{{Ref|adwd|31}}}} – [[Melisandre]]'s thoughts

==Family==
{{Stark tree}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}
==References==
{{References}}

{{POV Characters}}
{{Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch}}

[[Category:House Stark]]
[[Category:Bastards|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Characters from the North|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:POV characters|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Recruits of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Skinchangers|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Spies|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Squires|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Snow, Jon]]

[[es:Jon Nieve]]
[[fa:جان اسنو]]
[[fr:Jon Snow]]
[[nl:Jon Sneeuw]]
[[pt:Jon Snow]]
[[ru:Джон Сноу]]
[[th:จอน สโนว์]]
[[tr:Jon Kar]]
[[zh:琼恩·雪诺]]

Maekar I Targaryen

2018-06-21T20:59:30Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Monarch
| name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] '''Maekar I''' [[File:House Targaryen (Maekar).svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[Image:MAEKAR I.jpg|350px|]]
| image_caption = Maekar I by [http://en.amokanet.ru/gallery/martin/ Amok©]
| reign = {{Date|221}} - {{Date|233}}
| coronation =
| othertitles = [[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]] [[Lord of the Seven Kingdoms]] [[Protector of the Realm]] [[Prince of Summerhall]]
| fullname = Maekar Targaryen the First of His Name
| alias = The Anvil
| predecessor = [[Aerys I Targaryen]]
| successor = [[Aegon V Targaryen]]
| suc-type =
| heir = 1st: [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] 2nd: [[Aerion Targaryen]] 3rd: decided in [[Great Council#Great Council in 233AC|Great Council]]
| queen =
| consort =
| spouse1 = [[Dyanna Dayne]]
| issue = [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] [[Aerion Targaryen]] [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon Targaryen]] [[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)|Daella Targaryen]] [[Aegon V Targaryen]] [[Rhae Targaryen]]
| royalhouse = [[House Targaryen]]
| dynasty =
| royalanthem =
| father = [[Daeron II Targaryen]]
| mother = [[Mariah Martell]]
| dateofbirth = or between {{Date|174}} and {{Date|178}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar I Targaryen]] calculation.''</ref>
| placeofbirth = [[King's Landing]]
| dateofdeath = {{Date|233}}
| placeofdeath = [[Storming of Starpike|Starpike]]
| dateofburial =
| placeofburial =
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (appears) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)
| coat-of-arms = The Targaryen three-headed red dragon on black, quartered ''(Quarterly Sable a dragon thrice-headed gules)''
}}

'''Maekar I Targaryen''' was [[Lord of the Seven Kingdoms]] and the fourteenth [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] king to sit the [[Iron Throne]].{{ref|agot|appendix}} He was the fourth son of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]], and was given the Targaryen seat of [[Summerhall]], and was thus known as the [[Prince of Summerhall]]. Maekar was a capable army commander who served in two of the [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Rebellions]]. After a number of unexpected deaths in the royal family, he came to the throne in {{Date|221}}.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Maekar I Targaryen|l1=Images of Maekar I Targaryen}}

Maekar was powerfully built and wore a beard. His eyes were violet, and his hair was such a pale blond that it was almost white. He had straight hair and a square-cut beard, both being the color of silver with a hint of gold. He was thickly-built and powerful-looking. Pox scars marred his cheeks.{{Ref|THK}}

Maekar had his own personal coat of arms, the three-headed Targaryen dragon, quartered.{{ref|tss}} As king, Maekar wore a crown of black iron points in a band of red gold.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Targaryen_Kings Targaryen Kings (November 1, 2005)]</ref>

Maekar was a harsh man, quick to judge and to condemn. Unlike his brother [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor]], he was not charismatic and could not make friends and allies easily. After Baelor's accidental death by his hands, Maekar became even more stern and unforgiving.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}

==Biography==
===Youth===
Maekar was the fourth son of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]] and Queen [[Mariah Martell]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} He had three older brothers: [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor]], [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys]], and [[Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel]].{{ref|thk}} While King Daeron was no warrior, it was noted that two of his sons - Baelor and Maekar - appeared to be "all that could be wished in a [[knight]], lord, or heir." Baelor was a [[tourney]] champion at seventeen, and Maekar seemed likely to show similar skills.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}

As a fourth son, Maekar was not expected to rule. He married young, to Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]], and had four sons and two daughters, [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]], [[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)|Daella]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], and [[Rhae Targaryen|Rhae]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Maekar was given the Targaryen summer residence of [[Summerhall]] for his own seat.{{ref|thk}}

===Blackfyre Rebellion===
During the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]] in {{date|196}}, Maekar served as one of the Targaryen commanders. It was his shield wall that held against the "mad" attack of his uncle [[Aegor Rivers|Bittersteel]] in the [[Battle of the Redgrass Field]].{{ref|tss}} While his brother [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Breakspear]] attacked the rebel army from the rear with a host of [[stormlords]] and [[Dornishmen]], Maekar rallied what remained of Lord [[Donnel Arryn]]'s vanguard and made an unyielding anvil against which the rebels were hammered and destroyed, and the battle was won.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} Later, a song about "[[the hammer and the anvil]]" was made about the battle, with Baelor as the hammer and Maekar the anvil.{{ref|tss}}

Nevertheless, Maekar felt unappreciated. The victory was more attributed to his brother and the errors of [[Daemon I Blackfyre|Daemon Blackfyre]], than to his efforts. In other things he also stood in the shadow of his brothers, wounding his pride. [[Raymun Fossoway]] said of him: ''"Not as bold as Prince Baelor, nor as clever as Prince [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys]] nor as gentle as Prince [[Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel]], and now he must suffer seeing his own sons overshadowed by his [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|brother's]].''"{{Ref|THK}}

Some time around {{date|207}} or {{date|208}},{{Ref|aCoK|6}} King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own. He felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous, and sent Maekar's third son Aemon to the [[Citadel]] to become a [[maester]], despite his father's objections.{{Ref|aFfC|5}} Maekar's wife Dyanna Dayne died some time before {{date|209}}.{{ref|thk}}

===Tourney at Ashford===
In {{Date|209}}, a [[tourney]] was held in [[Ashford]]. Maekar attended to see his sons [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]] and [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]] compete, and his fourth son [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]] was to squire for Daeron. Unfortunately, the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] proved disastrous for Maekar and his sons. Daeron drank himself into a stupor before reaching the tournament, Aegon joined the service of the [[hedge knight]] [[Duncan the Tall]] in disguise as "Egg", and Aerion shamed himself during the joust by deliberately killing his opponent's horse. When Dunk attacked Aerion to defend [[Tanselle|an innocent puppeteer]] and Aerion demanded a [[trial by combat]], Maekar supported Aerion's call for vengeance as well as Daeron's accusation that Dunk had kidnapped Aegon.{{ref|thk}}

During the [[trial of seven]], Maekar came to blows with his brother Baelor, who fought for Dunk, and delivered a lethal mace blow to Baelor's head. Baelor survived the trial, but died soon after taking off his helmet. Maekar suspected that he would thereafter be held in suspicion as a [[kinslayer]]. Dealing with the problems of his sons, Maekar banished Aerion to the [[Free Cities]] and offered Dunk a position in his personal guard to serve as a role model for Aegon. After Dunk refused, Maekar allowed Aegon to accompany Dunk as his squire.{{ref|thk}} Maekar made Aegon promise to keep his hair shaved or dyed, to remain incognito, and also gave him a signet ring with his personal seal for his protection in case of emergencies.{{Ref|TSS}}

===Later life===
In the [[Great Spring Sickness]] of {{date|209}}, King Daeron and the sons of Maekar's brother Baelor died.{{Ref|TSS}} Maekar's brother succeeded to the throne as [[Aerys I Targaryen]] and appointed their bastard uncle [[Brynden Rivers|Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers]] as [[Hand of the King]]. Maekar had expected to be appointed Hand and could not get along with Lord Bloodraven, so he withdrew from court to his residence at [[Summerhall]].{{Ref|TSS}}

After the accidental deaths of Daeron's third son [[Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel]] in {{date|215}} and Rhaegel's son [[Aelor Targaryen|Aelor]] in {{date|217}}, the childless king Aerys recognized his sole surviving brother Maekar as his heir, and Maekar became [[Prince of Dragonstone]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}

During the [[Third Blackfyre Rebellion]] in {{date|219}}, Maekar was recognized for his leadership. [[Aegor Rivers|Aegor "Bittersteel" Rivers]] was captured in battle, and Maekar's son Aerion and uncle Bloodraven urged that he be executed. But King Aerys was merciful, and allowed Bittersteel to join the [[Night's Watch]], a fate he managed to escape. Maekar's opinion on Bittersteel's punishment is unknown.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}

===Reign===
[[File:Maekar i targaryen by oznerol 1516.png|right|thumb|230px|King Maekar, by [http://oznerol-1516.deviantart.com/ Oznerol-1516] ©.]]
After Aerys's death in {{date|221}}, Maekar took the [[Iron Throne]]. Such was Maekar's desire to split from the past, that upon his coronation he had a new [[crown]] forged, more warlike than previous crowns, since the crown of [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] had been lost in [[Dorne]] upon [[Daeron I Targaryen|Daeron the Young Dragon's]] death. Nevertheless, Maekar's reign, coming between two [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Rebellions]], is generally regarded as peaceful.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} And despite his previous strife with Bloodraven, Maekar kept his uncle as Hand of the King.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}

Maekar summoned his third son [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]], who had earned the chain of a maester in {{date|217}},{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve his eldest brother, [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], [[Prince of Dragonstone]].{{Ref|ACOK|6}} This lasted until Daeron died, reputedly from a [[pox]] he caught from a [[whore]].{{ref|acok|6}} In {{date|232}}, Maekar's second son [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]] also predeceased his father, after drinking a cup of [[wildfire]] in the belief that it would turn him into a [[dragon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{ref|acok|6}}

For seven years of Maekar's reign, a hot summer persisted. Some thought it was the [[Great Summer]] come at last. When it broke, it was followed by a short autumn and a long, cold winter.{{Ref|AGOT|26}}

During Maekar's reign, Mad [[Danelle Lothston]], Lady of [[Harrenhal]], reportedly turned to [[magic|the black arts]], causing the downfall of [[House Lothston]]. The crown gave the lordship of Harrenhal to [[House Whent]] as a reward for their service in bringing the Lothstons down.{{ref|twoiaf| The Riverlands: The Lords of Harrenhal}}

In {{Date|233}}, Maekar fell in battle fighting a rebellious lord on the [[Dornish Marches]]{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} during the [[Peake Uprising]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} According to a semi-canon source, he was crushed to death by a rock hurled from the battlements of [[Starpike]] during the [[Storming of Starpike|storming of the castle]].<ref name=sample>''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'': [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ georgerrmartin.com The Westerlands (unabridged)]</ref> Maekar was succeeded by his fourth son, [[Aegon V Targaryen]], after a [[Great Council]] was convened to resolve the political chaos.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}

==Appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (mentioned)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter-13|Chapter 13]], Jon I (mentioned)

==Quotes by Maekar I==
{{Quote|I did not come here to take counsel from a [[hedge knight]].{{ref|THK}}}} – Maekar to his eldest brother, [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor]], at [[Tourney at Ashford Meadow|Ashford]], about [[Duncan the Tall]]

==Quotes about Maekar I==
{{Quote|Prince Maekar was a hard man, proud and full of scorn.{{ref|TMK}}}} – [[Duncan the Tall]]'s thoughts about Maekar

{{Quote|And my father...he never thought [[Iron Throne|the throne]] would pass to him, and yet it did. He used to say that was his punishment for the blow that slew [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|his brother]]. I pray he found the peace in death that he never knew in life.{{ref|affc|26}}}} – [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Kings of Westeros}}

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Characters from the Stormlands|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Kinslayers|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Members of Daeron II Targaryen's court|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Members of Aerys I Targaryen's court|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Monarchs|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Princes of Summerhall]]
[[Category:Princes of Dragonstone|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Protectors of the Realm|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Veterans of the First Blackfyre Rebellion|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Casualties of the Peake Uprising|Targaryen, Maekar I]]
[[Category:Kings of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]]
[[es:Maekar I Targaryen]]
[[fr:Maekar I Targaryen]]
[[ru:Мэйкар I Таргариен]]
[[zh:梅卡·坦格利安一世]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:56:40Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (mentioned)

[[A Feast for Crows]]
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], Samwell I (appears)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Samwell II (appears)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Samwell III (appears)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Samwell IV (mentioned)
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Samwell V (mentioned)

[[A Dance with Dragons]]
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Jon II (appears)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 10|Chapter 10]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Jon V (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Jon VIII (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jon IX (mentioned)
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon XIII (mentioned)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:38:32Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (mentioned)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:37:59Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)
 
[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (mentioned)
 
[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (mentioned)
}}

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:37:36Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (mentioned)
}}

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:37:17Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
{{Columns|3
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (mentioned)
}}

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:36:48Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (mentioned)

[[A Storm of Swords]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Samwell I (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (mentioned)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jon VII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Chapter 64]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 69|Chapter 69]], Jon IX (appears)
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 73|Chapter 73]], Jon X (mentioned)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:26:29Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)

[[A Clash of Kings]]
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Jon I (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Jon II (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Jon IV (mentioned)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:19:29Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]:
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Jon IX (mentioned)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:18:21Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]:
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Chapter 52]], Jon VII (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:16:44Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Chapters appearing or mentioned */

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]:
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Jon III (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26], Jon IV (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:13:23Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]:
*[[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]] (mentioned)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI (appears)
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII (appears)

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:11:50Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]:
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 60]], Jon VIII

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

2018-06-21T20:10:55Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aemon Targaryen [[File:Night's Watch.svg|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption =
| Alias = Maester Aemon Uncle Maester
| Title = [[Maester]]
| Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|198}}{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon (Targaryen|Aemon (Targaryen)]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'', off the coast of [[Dorne]], at the [[Summer Sea]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Peter Vaughan,Maester Aemon|Peter Vaughan]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
}}
:''"Aemon" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Aemon (disambiguation)]]. For other characters named "Aemon Targaryen", see [[Aemon Targaryen]].''

'''Aemon''', born '''Aemon Targaryen''', is the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He has served as a [[maester]] to the [[Night's Watch]] at [[Castle Black]] for so long that the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has forgotten about his [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. In the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Aemon Targaryen|l1=Images of Aemon Targaryen}}
An ancient man of a hundred years old at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Aemon is bald, wrinkled, shrunken, and blind.{{Ref|aGoT|21}} He speaks softly but his counsel is so valued and respected that many fall silent to hear it. Despite his age his mind is still sharp as is his hearing. Aemon is a wise, humble and capable man.

==History==
Aemon Targaryen was the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], by his grandfather, [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}} At this time, King Daeron II had four grown sons, three with sons of their own, and so felt that having too many potential Targaryen heirs was dangerous and sent Aemon to the [[Citadel]]{{Ref|aFfC|5}} around the age of nine or ten.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} At one point after his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]], became the squire of the hedge knight [[Duncan the Tall]] the pair visited Aemon in Oldtown. Aemon measured Duncan's height.

Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon, finishing his studies at the age of 19.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} He served an unidentified lord until his father, now King Maekar I, summoned him to court to serve the [[Iron Throne]]. Not wanting to sit on the [[small council]] as he felt that would displace the [[Grand Maester]], Aemon chose instead to serve at [[Dragonstone]], the seat of his eldest brother, Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], until Daeron died of the pox.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}} After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon became a maester at the Citadel. He was summoned to court for the [[Great Council]] of {{date|233}}, where some wanted to offer him the crown. Aemon quietly refused, however, ceding rule to his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} [[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]], Aegon's young daughter, referred to Aemon as "Uncle Maester".{{ref|AFFC|35}}

[[File:Maester Aemon Castle Black.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Maester Aemon in [[Castle Black]] - by Amok ©]]

Aemon then chose to go to the [[Wall]] to take the vows of the [[Night's Watch]] for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother. On his journey King Aegon provided him with an "honor guard" (emptying the dungeons) to take the vows of the Night's Watch with him. Among them was [[Brynden Rivers]], who later went on to become Lord Commander of the Watch. Ser Duncan accompanied them aboard the ''[[Golden Dragon]]'' on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|AFFC|15}}

[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] sometimes corresponded with his ancient great-great uncle via [[raven]] messages. Aemon claims that every man who has ever joined the Watch has been tested on keeping his vows at least once. Aemon stated that he was tested three times, and that the hardest time for him was hearing about the destruction of [[House Targaryen]] during the [[Robert's Rebellion|War of the Usurper]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Marc Simonetti jonandaemon.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Jon Snow]] on the [[Wall]] - by Marc Simonetti ©]]
Maester Aemon is present at the feast at [[Castle Black]] when [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], welcomes [[Tyrion Lannister]] to the [[Wall]]. Aemon recognizes the intelligence of Tyrion and describes him as "a giant come among us," rendering Tyrion, a [[dwarf]], uncharacteristically speechless.{{ref|aGoT|21}}

Aemon aids [[Jon Snow]] in helping his friend [[Samwell Tarly]] become a steward of the Night's Watch, fearing for the boy's safety if he remains a recruit under the brutal training of Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{ref|aGoT|41}}{{ref|aGoT|48}} Aemon counsels Jon Snow when he learns Jon's family is in danger, for he knew Jon was having thoughts of deserting to come to [[House Stark]]'s aid, just as Aemon had considered helping [[House Targaryen]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Aemon, being too old to accompany the [[great ranging]], remains at Castle Black. The duty of writing and sending messages falls to Sam Tarly. Jeor reveals much of Aemon's history to Jon, including the fact that Aemon could have been king, but refused the crown. Jeor has a very high opinion of Aemon and his abilities, an opinion Jon shares.{{ref|aCoK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Jon returns to Castle Black, badly wounded by an arrow, Maester Aemon treats his injury; despite being blind, his hands are steady and he treats the wound successfully.{{ref|aSoS|48}} [[Donal Noye]] and Aemon hear and believe Jon's report of [[Thenns]] about to attack. When Donal is killed defending the gates from [[giants]], Aemon tells Jon he must lead the men while Aemon provides guidance to him and the other men of the Wall. Aemon also comes to Jon's defense when [[Janos Slynt]] and Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] want Jon executed for allegedly breaking his oaths and becoming a [[wildling]].{{ref|aSoS|69}} During [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s occupation of the Wall, Aemon is dubious of [[Melisandre]]'s claim that Stannis is [[Azor Ahai]] reborn.{{ref|aSoS|78}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Blackbird.jpg|300px|thumb|Maester Aemon and [[Samwell Tarly]] on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' - by zippo514 ©]]
Jon, the new Lord Commander, sends Aemon to [[Oldtown]] with Samwell Tarly and the wildling girl [[Gilly]], carrying [[Mance Rayder]]'s infant "wildling prince", to remove all "royal blood" from Melisandre's grasp. Jon fears that Melisandre might kill Aemon for his "king's blood" to use in a spell. However, the sea voyage on the ''[[Blackbird]]'' is hard for the old man and Sam struggles to tell him what to do, leaving him out on the deck, in the rain for too long whilst he is lost in his reminiscences. He is bedridden and near death when arriving at [[Braavos]].

Aemon, upon hearing of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s, is convinced she is [[the prince that was promised]], the [[High Valyrian]] word for "dragon" being gender neutral.{{Ref|aFfC|35}} He curses his age, gutted that he is too old and feeble to seek her out to help with counsel and dragon lore—a fourth testing of his dual vows.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

During the voyage from Braavos to Oldtown Aemon dies of a chill at the age of one hundred and two.{{ref|AFFC|35}} His body is stored in a cask of rum aboard the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]''.{{ref|AFFC|35}} Gilly decides to name the child of Mance and [[Dalla]] "Aemon Battleborn" or "[[Aemon Steelsong]]" in honor of the maester.{{ref|AFFC|35}}

Once at Oldtown, Sam informs Archmaester [[Marwyn]] of Aemon's passing and of Aemon's intention to help Daenerys. Marwyn immediately leaves the [[Ravenry]] to travel to Daenerys in [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Jon reads about [[Azor Ahai]] and [[Lightbringer]] in the ''[[Jade Compendium]]'',{{ref|ADWD|10}} which Aemon left for Jon at Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|7}} Jon thinks of Aemon's advice, to "kill the boy and let the man be born".{{Ref|ADWD|7}}{{ref|ADWD|69}} Jon has [[Alys Karstark]] rest in Aemon's chambers when the girl reaches Castle Black.{{ref|ADWD|44}}

==Chapters appearing or mentioned==
[[A Game of Thrones]]:
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Tyrion III
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Jon V
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Chapter 48]], Jon VI

==Quotes by Aemon==
{{Quote|I have been called many things, my lord, but kind is seldom one of them.{{Ref|aGoT|21}}}} – Aemon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon, did you ever wonder ''why'' the men of the [[Night's Watch]] take no wives and father no children? 
'''Jon''': No. 
'''Aemon''': So they will not love, for love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.{{ref|agot|60}}}} – Aemon and [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|I see [[dragon|their shadows]] on the snow, hear the crack of leathern wings, feel their [[dragonfire|hot breath]].{{Ref|aFfC|26}}}} – Aemon, to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Allow me to give my lord one last piece of counsel, the same counsel that I once gave my brother when we parted for the last time. He was three-and-thirty when the [[Great Council]] chose him to mount the [[Iron Throne]]. A man grown with sons of his own, yet in some ways still a boy. [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] had an innocence to him, a sweetness we all loved. Kill the boy within you, I told him the day I took ship for the [[Wall]]. It takes a man to rule. An [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]], not an Egg. Kill the boy and let the man be born. You are half the age that Egg was, and your own burden is a crueler one, I fear. You will have little joy of your command, but I think you have the strength in you to do the things that must be done. Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Winter is almost upon us. Kill the boy and let the man be born.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} - Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

{{Quote|Knowledge is a weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.{{ref|ADWD|7}}}} – Aemon, to [[Jon Snow]]

==Quotes about Aemon==
{{Quote|He was a good man... No. He was a great man. A [[maesters|maester]] of the [[Citadel]], chained and sworn, and Sworn Brother of the [[Night's Watch]], ever faithful. When he was born they named him for a [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|hero]] who had died too young, but though he lived a long long time, his own life was no less heroic. No man was wiser, or gentler, or kinder. At the [[Wall]], a dozen [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|lords commander]] came and went during his years of service, but he was always there to counsel them. He counseled kings as well. He could have been a king himself, but when they offered him the crown he told them they should give it to his [[Aegon V Targaryen|younger brother]]. How many men would do that? He was the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]], but now his fire has gone out. He was Aemon Targaryen. And now his watch is ended.{{ref|AFFC|35}}}} - [[Samwell Tarly]]'s eulogy

{{quote|He was more than just the oldest living maester. He was the oldest man in [[Westeros]], and lived through more history than Archmaester [[Perestan]] has ever learned. He could have told us much and more about [[Maekar I Targaryen|his father's]] reign, and [[Aerys I Targaryen|his uncle's]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Alleras]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|The world the [[Citadel]] is building has no place in it for [[magic|sorcery]] or [[prophecy]] or [[glass candle]]s, much less for [[dragon]]s. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the [[Wall]], when by rights he should have been raised to [[archmaester]]. [[House Targaryen|His blood]] was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can.{{ref|AFFC|45}}}} - [[Marwyn]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]

{{quote|Many good men have been bad kings, Maester Aemon used to say, and some bad men have been good kings.{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - [[Clydas]], to [[Jon Snow]]

{{quote|Aemon Targaryen had seen nine kings upon the [[Iron Throne]]. He had been [[Maekar I Targaryen|a king's son]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|a king's brother]], a [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|king's uncle]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}}} - thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}
{{EnWP|House Targaryen|small=yes}}

==External links==
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Aemon Aemon] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].

[[Category:House Targaryen]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Maesters of the Night's Watch|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aemon (son of Maekar I)]]

[[es:Aemon Targaryen, hijo de Maekar I|Aemon Targaryen]]
[[fr:Mestre Aemon]]
[[ru:Мейстер Эймон]]
[[zh:伊蒙学士]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:15:32Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]] ([[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[Golden Company]])
*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = King [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] Prince [[Alequo Adarys]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Spotted Tom]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 = King [[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:14:41Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]] ([[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[Golden Company]])
*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = King [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] Prince [[Alequo Adarys]] [[Nine Eyes]] Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Spotted Tom]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 = King [[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:11:06Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]] ([[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[Golden Company]])
*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:10:37Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]] ([[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[Golden Company]])
*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:09:59Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]]/ [[Golden Company]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:09:16Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = '''[[Band of Nine]]:''' 

[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]]/ [[Golden Company]] 
[[Tyrosh]] 
[[Jolly Fellows]] 
[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords 
[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords 
[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords 
[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet 
[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet 

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:08:41Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = '''[[Band of Nine]]:''' 

[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]]/ [[Golden Company]] 
[[Tyrosh]] 
[[Jolly Fellows]] 
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords 
[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords 
[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords 
[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet 
[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet 

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:07:10Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[House Blackfyre]]/ [[Golden Company]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:06:49Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[File:House Blackfyre.svg|30px]] [[File:Golden Company.svg|30px]] [[House Blackfyre]]/ [[Golden Company]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

War of the Ninepenny Kings

2018-06-05T19:01:42Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = War of the Ninepenny Kings
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Ninepenny.png|350px]]
| image2 =
| caption = [[Barristan Selmy]] fights [[Maelys Blackfyre]] during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, as depicted by Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| date = {{Date|260}}
| battles =
| location = [[Stepstones]], [[Free Cities]]
| result = [[Band of Nine]] fall from power End of [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] line.

| combatant1 = [[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Crownlands]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[North]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Stormlands]]
*[[Westerlands]]
| commander1 = King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]] Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] Lord [[Quellon Greyjoy]] Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Roger Reyne]]
| strength1 = [[Iron Islands]]:
* 100 longships{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
[[Westerlands]]:
* 1.000 knights{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
* 10.000 men-at-arms{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
| losses1 =Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]

| combatant2 = [[Band of Nine]]

*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[Golden Company]]
*[[Jolly Fellows]]
*[[Spotted Tom]]'s sellswords
*[[Liomond Lashare]]'s sellswords
*[[Xhobar Qhoqua]]'s sellswords
*[[Old Mother]]'s pirate fleet
*[[Samarro Saan]]'s pirate fleet

| commander2 = [[Maelys I Blackfyre]] [[Samarro Saan]] [[The Old Mother]] [[Xhobar Qhoqua]] [[Liomond Lashare]] [[Spotted Tom]] the Butcher Ser [[Derrick Fossoway]] [[Nine Eyes]] [[Alequo Adarys]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 =[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
}}

The '''War of the Ninepenny Kings''', also known as the '''Fifth Blackfyre Rebellion''', was a conflict between the [[Band of Nine]], a group of merchants, mercenaries and pirates from the [[Free Cities]], and the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]]. After the Band of Nine had successfully conquered the [[Stepstones]], King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], aware of the fact that the Band of Nine were set on conquering the Seven Kingdoms for the last remaining [[Blackfyre Pretenders|Blackfyre Pretender]], [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], dispatched an army to the Stepstones to defeat the enemies of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Jaehaerys II Targaryen}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==Background==
Late during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]], in {{Date|258}}, news reached [[King's Landing]] that the so-called [[Band of Nine]], a group of ambitious power-seekers in Essos, had come together under the [[Tree of Crowns]] where they had vowed to aid one another in carving out kingdoms for each individual member. Among them was [[Maelys I Blackfyre]], better known as Maelys the Monstrous, the last [[Blackfyre Pretenders]], who had won the command of the [[Golden Company]] by killing his cousin [[Daemon Blackfyre (cousin of Maelys I)|Daemon]] a few years before.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} His desired kingdoms, as [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s last descendant, was the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

When told of these events, Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]] famously quipped that "crowns were being sold nine a penny", and afterwards the Band of Nine became known in the Seven Kingdoms as the Ninepenny Kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Most men, including King [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] and later King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], thought that the threat posed by these pretenders would be countered by the might of the Free Cities, or otherwise founder in Essos.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Nonetheless, preparations were made to make sure the Blackfyres could not land on Westerosi soil.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

The Band of Nine met their goals with initial success, conquering the [[Disputed Lands]] and securing the Free City of [[Tyrosh]], setting up [[Alequo Adarys]], the Silvertongue, as its ruler. Second, they conquered the [[Stepstones]]. From there, they stood ready to threaten the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==War==
King [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]], who had succeeded his father upon the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|259}}, recognized the threat the Band of Nine posed and sent a large force to the Stepstones, bringing the war to the Band of Nine. The king wished to personally take command of his forces but was persuaded by his [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Lord [[Ormund Baratheon]]. Lord Ormund took command of the Targaryen army instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} The task force included a fleet of one hundred longships led by [[Quellon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} and a force of a thousand knights and ten thousand men-at-arms sent by Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from the westerlands,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} under the leadership of his younger brother, Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]].<ref>[http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample Unabridged "The Westerlands" chapter] from ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''</ref> [[House Martell]] sent spears from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}

When the Targaryen host landed upon the Stepstones in {{Date|260}}, the fighting began in earnest on land and sea and lasted for most of the year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}} Lord Ormund was one of the first casualties of the war, dying in the arms of his young son, Ser [[Steffon Baratheon|Steffon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Command then passed to [[Gerold Hightower]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} After Ser [[Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister]] was killed at [[Bloodstone]], Lord [[Roger Reyne]] led the remaining westermen to several victories.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Many young knights and lords distinguished themselves in battle, including Steffon Baratheon, [[Brynden Tully]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and his brother [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]], and [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The great-uncle of Lord [[Willam Dustin]] participated in the war,{{ref|ADWD|41}} as did [[Meribald]] and his brothers.{{ref|AFFC|25}} [[Goodwin]]'s friend, a promising young champion, was slain in the war.{{ref|AFFC|20}} In the end it was the young [[Barristan Selmy]] who cut a bloody path though the [[Golden Company]]'s ranks to slay Maelys the Monstrous in single combat, thereby ending the threat to the Seven Kingdoms.{{Ref|ADWD|55}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}}

==Aftermath==
It took another six years before the [[Band of Nine]]'s holdings in [[Essos]] were lost. [[Alequo Adarys]] was eventually poisoned by his queen and the [[Archon]] returned to power in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

With [[Ormund Baratheon|Ormund]] slain, [[Steffon Baratheon]] became the new [[Lord of Storm's End]]. He remained close friends with both Prince [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] and Ser [[Tywin Lannister]]. Tywin, himself a new-made knight, received the honor of giving Prince Aerys his spurs, after fighting gallantly in the war.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} Tywin became bitter and hardened, particularly against his ineffectual father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]], who had not taken part in the war, rather remaining at home with his mistress. These tensions soon erupted in the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]] in {{Date|261}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

Lord [[Hoster Tully]] became acquainted with Lord [[House Baelish|Baelish]] during the war, which subsequently led to Hoster taking Baelish's son, [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr]], on as a ward.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>

The Blackfyres were extinguished in the male line thanks to Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. When the next opening presented itself, Barristan was named to the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|ASOS|67}} an opening he accepted despite being heir to [[Harvest Hall]] and being betrothed.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

The war is described in ''[[Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings]]'' by [[Eon]] and ''[[Observations Upon the Recent Blood-Letting on the Stepstones]]'' by [[Pycelle]]. According to Septon [[Meribald]], many of the [[smallfolk]] who fought in the war became [[broken men]].{{ref|AFFC|25}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Hyle''': The War of the Ninepenny Kings? 
'''Meribald''': So they called it, though I never saw a king, nor earned a penny. It was a war, though. That it was.{{ref|AFFC|25}}}} - [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:War of the Ninepenny Kings| ]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Essos]]
[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:House Baratheon wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Dustin wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Lannister wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Martell wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Reyne wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:House Tully wars|Ninepenny Kings]]
[[Category:Wars|Ninepenny Kings]]

[[fr:Guerre des Rois à Neuf Sous]]
[[ru:Война Девятигрошевых королей]]
[[zh:九铜板王之战]]

Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion

2018-06-05T18:48:15Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Dunk at Masseys.jpg|250px]]
| image2 =
| caption = Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] fights at [[Massey's Hook]] during the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion Art by Rondolfo
| date = {{Date|236}}
| battles = [[Battle of Wendwater Bridge]]
| location = [[Massey's Hook]], the [[crownlands]]
| result = Death of [[Daemon III Blackfyre]]

| combatant1 = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|30px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Targaryen]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
| commander1 = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|20px]] [[Aegon V Targaryen]] [[File:Dunk.png|20px]] Ser [[Duncan the Tall]]
| strength1 =
| losses1 = [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] [[Tion Lannister]]†

| combatant2 = [[File:House Blackfyre.svg|30px]] '''[[House Blackfyre]]:''' 

[[File:Golden Company.svg|30px]] [[Golden Company]]
| commander2 = [[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[Daemon III Blackfyre]] [[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[Aegor Rivers]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 = [[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[Daemon III Blackfyre]]†
}}

The '''Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion''' was a brief conflict during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

==Prelude==
The eldest son of [[Haegon I Blackfyre]], [[Daemon III Blackfyre]], had been crowned by [[Aegor Rivers|Aegor "Bittersteel" Rivers]] in [[Tyrosh]], following Haegon's death during the end of the [[Third Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} In {{Date|233}}, during the [[Great Council#Great Council of 233AC|Great Council]] in {{Date|233}}, Daemon's uncle, Haegon's younger brother, [[Aenys Blackfyre]], had tried to make his claim, and travelled to [[King's Landing]], but he was arrested and killed on the orders of [[Brynden Rivers|Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} This caused the enmity of the exiles in [[Essos]] to harden, instead of lessen. As a six-year, cruel, winter was ending, Daemon decided to make the crossing.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

==The Rebellion==
[[Daemon III Blackfyre]] led his forces across the [[narrow sea]], with [[Aegor Rivers]] and the [[Golden Company]] at his back, and landed at [[Massey's Hook]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

His invasion had little support, though. King [[Aegon V Targaryen]] and his three sons, Princes [[Duncan Targaryen|Duncan]], [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|Jaehaerys]], and [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V)|Daeron]], rode out themselves to face the rebels. The rebellion eventually ended at the [[Battle of Wendwater Bridge]], where the Blackfyre army was defeated, and Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] of the [[Kingsguard]] slew Daemon III. Aegor Rivers escaped once more, fleeing back to [[Essos]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

Ser [[Tion Lannister]], the second son and heir of Lord [[Gerold Lannister]], died at Wendwater Bridge, making his younger brother, [[Tytos Lannister]], the new heir to [[Casterly Rock]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

==Aftermath==
Aegor Rivers emerged in the [[Disputed Lands]] a few years after the rebellion, fighting with his sellswords in a skirmish between [[Tyrosh]] and [[Myr]]. Despite Aegor's death a few years after the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion, the Blackfyre cause would remain until {{Date|260}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:Wars|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[es:Cuarta Rebelión Fuegoscuro]]
[[fr:Quatrième rébellion Feunoyr]]

Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion

2018-06-05T18:47:43Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| style = width:300px;
| conflict_name = Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion
| part_of = [[Blackfyre Pretenders]]
| image = [[File:Dunk at Masseys.jpg|250px]]
| image2 =
| caption = Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] fights at [[Massey's Hook]] during the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion Art by Rondolfo
| date = {{Date|236}}
| battles = [[Battle of Wendwater Bridge]]
| location = [[Massey's Hook]], the [[crownlands]]
| result = Death of [[Daemon III Blackfyre]]

| combatant1 = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|30px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Targaryen]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
| commander1 = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|20px]] [[Aegon V Targaryen]] [[File:Dunk.png|20px]] Ser [[Duncan the Tall]]
| strength1 =
| losses1 = [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] [[Tion Lannister]]†

| combatant2 = [[File:House Blackfyre.svg|30px]] '''[[House Blackfyre]]:''' 

[[File:Golden Company.svg|30px]] [[Golden Company]]
| commander2 = [[File:House Blackfyre.svg|20px]] [[Daemon III Blackfyre]] [[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] [[Aegor Rivers]]
| strength2 =
| losses2 = [[Daemon III Blackfyre]]†
}}

The '''Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion''' was a brief conflict during the reign of King [[Aegon V Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

==Prelude==
The eldest son of [[Haegon I Blackfyre]], [[Daemon III Blackfyre]], had been crowned by [[Aegor Rivers|Aegor "Bittersteel" Rivers]] in [[Tyrosh]], following Haegon's death during the end of the [[Third Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} In {{Date|233}}, during the [[Great Council#Great Council of 233AC|Great Council]] in {{Date|233}}, Daemon's uncle, Haegon's younger brother, [[Aenys Blackfyre]], had tried to make his claim, and travelled to [[King's Landing]], but he was arrested and killed on the orders of [[Brynden Rivers|Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} This caused the enmity of the exiles in [[Essos]] to harden, instead of lessen. As a six-year, cruel, winter was ending, Daemon decided to make the crossing.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

==The Rebellion==
[[Daemon III Blackfyre]] led his forces across the [[narrow sea]], with [[Aegor Rivers]] and the [[Golden Company]] at his back, and landed at [[Massey's Hook]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

His invasion had little support, though. King [[Aegon V Targaryen]] and his three sons, Princes [[Duncan Targaryen|Duncan]], [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|Jaehaerys]], and [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V)|Daeron]], rode out themselves to face the rebels. The rebellion eventually ended at the [[Battle of Wendwater Bridge]], where the Blackfyre army was defeated, and Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] of the [[Kingsguard]] slew Daemon III. Aegor Rivers escaped once more, fleeing back to [[Essos]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

Ser [[Tion Lannister]], the second son and heir of Lord [[Gerold Lannister]], died at Wendwater Bridge, making his younger brother, [[Tytos Lannister]], the new heir to [[Casterly Rock]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

==Aftermath==
Aegor Rivers emerged in the [[Disputed Lands]] a few years after the rebellion, fighting with his sellswords in a skirmish between [[Tyrosh]] and [[Myr]]. Despite Aegor's death a few years after the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion, the Blackfyre cause would remain until {{Date|260}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Wars in Westeros}}

[[Category:Wars|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[Category:House Blackfyre wars|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[Category:House Targaryen wars|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[Category:Blackfyre Rebellions|Blackfyre, 4th]]
[[es:Cuarta Rebelión Fuegoscuro]]
[[fr:Quatrième rébellion Feunoyr]]

Warden of the West

2018-06-05T18:36:11Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Known Wardens of the West */

[[File:David Griffith Warden of the West.png|Warden of the West. © FFG|thumb|400px|right]]
'''Warden of the West''' is a title bestowed on the most prominent house of the [[westerlands]] by the ruler of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] since the [[War of Conquest]]. All known Wardens of the West have been from [[House Lannister]]. Traditionaly, the title is held by the head of the house, the Lord of [[Casterly Rock]].

==Responsibilities==
The initial appointment of a [[warden]] in western Westeros was likely to deal with the [[ironborn]], who were prone to reaving and pirating along [[Sunset Sea]] and the western shores.

==Known Wardens of the West==
*Lord [[Loren Lannister]]
*Lord [[Lyman Lannister]]
*Lord [[Tymond Lannister]]
*Lord [[Jason Lannister]]
*Lord [[Damon Lannister (lord)|Damon Lannister]]
*Lord [[Tybolt Lannister]]
*Lord [[Gerold Lannister]]
*Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] (244–267)
*Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] (267–300)
*Ser [[Daven Lannister]] (300–)

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
After the death of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], Queen [[Regent]] [[Cersei Lannister]] grants the title to Ser [[Daven Lannister]], who would have preferred that the load were entrusted to Ser [[Kevan Lannister]]. However, Ser Kevan was refused the title after he rejected the post of [[Hand of the King]] after Cersei refused to name him [[Tommen]]'s Regent.

==References==
{{references}}

{{Template:Titles}}

[[Category:Titles]]
[[Category:Wardens|West]]
[[Category:Westerlands]]

[[es:Guardián del Occidente]]
[[fa:محافظ غرب]]
[[fr:Gouverneur de l'Ouest]]
[[pt:Protetor do Oeste]]
[[ru:Хранитель Запада]]
[[zh:西境守护]]

Yielding of Harrenhal

2018-06-01T23:28:02Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Yielding of Harrenhal
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = [[Harrenhal]]
| result = [[House Whent|Whent]] surrender [[House Lannister|Lannister]] occupation of Harrenhal
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
*[[House Banefort]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal|Houses Banefort, Bettley, Falwell, Ferren, Foote, Kenning of Kayce, Myatt, Peckledon, Prester, Sarsfield & Stackspear are not directly mentioned at this battle. However, the colours of these houses banners are spotted by Arya in [[A Clash of Kings]] as Tywin's host leaves Harrenhal in order to [[Battle of the Fords|cross into the Westerlands]].{{ref|ACOK|38}} This strongly suggests that men from these houses were present at previous battles involving Tywin's host, including at the Yielding of Harrenhal.}}
*[[House Bettley]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Brax]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Clegane]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Crakehall]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Falwell]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Ferren]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Foote]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Hamell]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse|Houses Hamell, Moreland, Turnberry & Yarwyck are not directly mentioned at this battle. However the banners of these houses are present during the escorting of the corpse of Tywin Lannister back to Casterly Rock{{ref|AFFC|16}}, which suggests that these houses were loyal to Tywin and were likely to have contributed men to Tywin's host. Therefore the men of these houses were likely present at the Yielding of Harrenhal.}}
*[[House Kenning of Kayce]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Lannister of Lannisport]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Lefford]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Lorch]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Lorch|Ser Amory Lorch is mentioned as being present in the Riverlands throughout Tywin's invasion, and is ordered to burn lands shortly following the victory of Robb Stark at the Whispering Woods and the Camps.{{ref|AGOT|69}} Therefore it is very likely that Lorch men were present at the Yielding of Harrenhal.}}
*[[House Lydden]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Marbrand]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Moreland]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}
*[[House Myatt]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Payne]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Peckledon]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Plumm]]{{refn|group=N|name=FindingJaime|House Plumm is not directly mentioned at this battle. However in [[A Storm of Swords]] the brothers Plumm were sent to find Jaime following his release, which takes place after this battle.{{ref|ASOS|62}} This suggests that House Plumm is a part of Tywin's host, and therefore took part in battles involving the host, including the Yielding of Harrenhal.}}
*[[House Prester]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Sarsfield]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Serrett]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Stackspear]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Swyft]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Turnberry]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}
*[[House Yarwyck]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}
| combatant2 = [[File:House Tully.svg|30px]] [[Riverlands]], led by [[House Tully]]
*[[House Whent]]
| commander1 = [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] Ser [[Kevan Lannister]]
| commander2 = [[File:House Whent.png|20px]] Lady [[Shella Whent]]
| strength1 = 20,000 men
| strength2 = Whent garrison of Harrenhal
| casualties1 = None
| casualties2 = Unknown
}}

The '''yielding of Harrenhal''' is part of the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] invasion of the [[riverlands]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].

==Battle==
With the rivermen defeated in the [[battle under the walls of Riverrun]], Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] and Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] march on the various castles of the [[riverlands]]. After controlling the [[kingsroad]], Tywin heads to [[Harrenhal]], with his men burning the land while they march north.{{ref|AGOT|55}} Lady [[Shella Whent]] surrenders her great castle to the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] because she lacks the men to hold it.{{ref|AGOT|56}}

==Aftermath==
Harrenhal is granted by the Iron Throne to [[Janos Slynt]] and the newly made [[House Slynt]] for his role in the arrest of Lord [[Eddard Stark]].{{ref|AGOT|57}} Tywin uses Harrenhal as his base during the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{ref|ACOK|2}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Harrenhal]]
[[Category:Harrenhal]]
[[Category:House Lannister battles|Harrenhal]]
[[Category:House Whent battles|Harrenhal]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Harrenhal]]

Burning of Pinkmaiden Castle

2018-06-01T23:26:38Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Burning of Pinkmaiden Castle
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = [[Pinkmaiden Castle]]
| result = Westermen victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
*[[House Clegane]]
| combatant2 = [[File:House Tully.svg|30px]] [[Riverlands]], led by [[House Tully]]
*[[House Piper]]
| commander1 = [[File:House Clegane.png|20px]] Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]
| commander2 = unknown
| strength1 = [[Mountain's men]]
| strength2 = unknown
| casualties1 = unknown
| casualties2 = unknown
}}

The '''burning of Pinkmaiden Castle''' is part of the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] invasion of the [[riverlands]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].

==Battle==
With the [[rivermen]] defeated in the [[battle under the walls of Riverrun]], Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Mountain's men|his men]] burn [[Pinkmaiden Castle]] and the [[House Piper|Piper]] lands under orders from Lord [[Tywin Lannister]].{{ref|AGOT|56}}

==Aftermath==
Following the [[Battle of the Camps]], Ser [[Marq Piper]] leaves [[Riverrun]] to defend his family's lands.{{ref|ACOK|7}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{Template:War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Pinkmaiden]]
[[Category:House Clegane battles|Pinkmaiden]]
[[Category:House Piper battles|Pinkmaiden]]
[[Category:Riverlands]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Pinkmaiden]]

Burning of Stone Hedge

2018-06-01T23:25:32Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Burning of Stone Hedge
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = [[Stone Hedge]]
| result = [[House Lannister|Lannister]] victory Occupation of [[Stone Hedge]]
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
*[[House Clegane]]
| combatant2 = [[File:House Tully.svg|30px]] [[Riverlands]], led by [[House Tully]]
*[[House Bracken]]
| commander1 = [[File:House Clegane.png|20px]] Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]
| commander2 = [[File:Bracken sigil coat.png|20px]] Lord [[Jonos Bracken]]
| strength1 = Unknown total [[Mountain's men]]
| strength2 = Unknown
| casualties1 = Unknown
| casualties2 = [[Harry Rivers]]†
}}

The '''burning of Stone hedge''' is part of the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] invasion of the [[riverlands]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].

==Battle==
Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Mountain's men|his men]] burn [[Stone Hedge]] and the [[House Bracken|Bracken]] lands under orders from Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. One of the daughters of Lord [[Jonos Bracken]] is raped by the Mountain. [[Harry Rivers]], the Bastard of Bracken, is also killed by Lannisters at some point during the war.{{ref|AGOT|71}}{{ref|ASOS|1}}{{ref|ADWD|48}}

==Aftermath==
Following the [[Battle of the Camps]], Jonos travels from ruined Stone Hedge to [[Riverrun]].{{ref|AGOT|71}} Lord Bracken [[liberation of Stone Hedge|liberates his castle]] from the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] after [[Robb Stark]] is crowned [[King of the Trident]].{{ref|ASOS|1}}

During the [[siege of Raventree]] after the [[Red Wedding]], Jonos requests land and castles from [[House Blackwood]] as recompense for the damage inflicted by the [[Mountain's men]].{{ref|ADWD|48}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|[[Gregor Clegane]] laid waste to my fields, slaughtered my [[smallfolk]], and left Stone Hedge a smoking ruin. Am I now to bend the knee to [[House Lannister|the ones]] who sent him?{{ref|AGOT|71}}}} - [[Jonos Bracken]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]

{{quote|[[Gregor Clegane|Your Mountain]] stole my harvest and burned everything he could not carry off. He put my castle to the torch and raped one of my daughters. I will have recompense.{{ref|ADWD|48}}}} - [[Jonos Bracken]] to [[Jaime Lannister]]

==References==
{{references}}

{{Template:War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Stone Hedge]]
[[Category:House Bracken battles|Stone Hedge]]
[[Category:House Clegane battles|Stone Hedge]]
[[Category:Riverlands]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Stone Hedge]]
[[es:Quema de Seto de Piedra]]

First sack of Maidenpool

2018-06-01T23:22:58Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = First sack of Maidenpool
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}
| place = [[Maidenpool]]
| result = partial destruction of town
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
| combatant2 = [[File:House Mooton.svg|30px]] [[House Mooton]] Townfolk of Maidenpool
| commander1 =
| commander2 =
| strength1 =
| strength2 =
| casualties1 =
| casualties2 = Many [[smallfolk]] killed
}}

The '''First sack of Maidenpool''' is part of the first [[House Lannister|Lannister]] invasion of the [[riverlands]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{ref|AFFC|14}}

==Battle==
Many of the [[riverlords]] return to their lands after the [[battle under the walls of Riverrun]]. The [[House Lannister|Lannister]] army, led by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] and Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], marches on each stronghold in turn.{{ref|AGOT|56}} At some point, the town of Maidenpool is sacked by "lions", [[westermen]] soldiers sworn to the Lannisters. Lord [[William Mooton]] remains in his castle and does not defend the town.{{ref|AFFC|14}}

==Aftermath==
Maidenpool is later [[second sack of Maidenpool|sacked by northmen]].{{ref|AFFC|14}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{Template:War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Maidenpool]]
[[Category:House Lannister battles|Maidenpool]]
[[Category:House Mooton battles|Maidenpool]]
[[Category:Maidenpool]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Maidenpool]]

Battle on the Green Fork

2018-06-01T23:20:45Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image = [[File:Tomasz JedruszekBattle of the Green Fork.jpg|325px]]
| caption = Battle on the Green Fork by Tomasz Jedruszek. © FFG
| battle_name = Battle on the Green Fork
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = Eastern bank of the [[Green Fork]], between the [[Twins]] and the [[inn at the crossroads]]
| result = [[House Lannister|Lannister]] victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
*[[House Banefort]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal|Houses Banefort, Bettley, Falwell, Ferren, Foote, Kenning of Kayce, Myatt, Peckledon, Prester, Sarsfield & Stackspear are not directly mentioned at this battle. However, the colours of these houses banners are spotted by Arya in [[A Clash of Kings]] as Tywin's host leaves Harrenhal in order to [[Battle of the Fords|cross into the Westerlands]].{{ref|ACOK|38}} This strongly suggests that men from these houses were present at previous battles involving Tywin's host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Bettley]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Brax]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Clegane]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Crakehall]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Falwell]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Ferren]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Foote]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Hamell]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse|Houses Hamell, Moreland, Turnberry & Yarwyck are not directly mentioned at this battle. However the banners of these houses are present during the escorting of the corpse of Tywin Lannister back to Casterly Rock{{ref|AFFC|16}}, which suggests that these houses were loyal to Tywin and were likely to have contributed men to Tywin's host. Therefore the men of these houses were likely present at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Kenning of Kayce]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Lannister of Lannisport]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Lefford]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Lorch]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Lorch|Ser Amory Lorch is mentioned as being present in the Riverlands throughout Tywin's invasion, and is ordered to burn lands shortly following the victory of Robb Stark at the Whispering Woods and the Camps.{{ref|AGOT|69}} Therefore it is very likely that Lorch men were present at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Lydden]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Marbrand]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Moreland]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}
*[[House Myatt]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Payne]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Peckledon]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Plumm]]{{refn|group=N|name=FindingJaime|House Plumm is not directly mentioned at this battle. However in [[A Storm of Swords]] the brothers Plumm were sent to find Jaime following his release, which takes place after this battle.{{ref|ASOS|62}} This suggests that House Plumm is a part of Tywin's host, and therefore took part in battles involving the host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Prester]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Sarsfield]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Serrett]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Stackspear]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Swyft]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Turnberry]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}
*[[House Yarwyck]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}

[[Vale mountain clans]]
*[[Black Ears]]
*[[Burned Men]]
*[[Moon Brothers]]
*[[Stone Crows]]
| combatant2 = '''Roose Bolton's Host:''' 

[[File:House Stark.svg|30px]] [[North|The North]], led by [[House Stark]]
*'''[[House Bolton]]'''{{ref|AGOT|59}}
*[[House Burley]]{{refn|group=N|name=Burley, Norrey|Burley & Norrey men are not directly mentioned at the Battle of the Green Fork but are later mentioned in [[A Storm of Swords]] as being part of Roose's host that is attacked by the [[Mountain's men]] whilst [[Fighting at the fords of the Trident|crossing the Trident]].{{ref|ASOS|49}} Therefore it can be assumed that the Burleys and Norreys were present at earlier battles involving Roose's host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Cerwyn]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Condon]]{{refn|group=N|name=Condon, Ryswell, Stout|Condon, Ryswell & Stout men are not directly mentioned at the Battle of the Green Fork but are later mentioned in [[A Storm of Swords]] as being part of a force of men left behind by Roose at the Ruby Ford to defend against incursions by the [[Mountain's men]], following the [[Fighting at the fords of the Trident|crossing the Trident]] by the Northmen.{{ref|ASOS|49}} Therefore it can be assumed that the Condons, Ryswells and Stouts were present at earlier battles involving Roose's host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Dustin]]{{refn|group=N|name=Dustin|Dustin men are not directly mentioned at the Battle of the Green Fork. However, during [[A Dance with Dragons]] Lady Dustin mentions that Dustin men died in the Red Wedding, which suggests that Dustin men were present during the Northmen campaigns in the Riverlands. As the Dustins are loyal to House Bolton, it is likely that they were a part of Roose's host, meaning that they took part in the battles between Roose's army and the Lannisters, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Glover]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Hornwood]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Karstark]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Locke]]{{ref|ACOK|25}}
*[[House Manderly]]{{ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[House Norrey]]{{refn|group=N|name=Burley, Norrey}}
*[[House Ryswell]]{{refn|group=N|name=Condon, Ryswell, Stout}}
*[[House Stout]]{{refn|group=N|name=Condon, Ryswell, Stout}}

[[Riverlands]]
*[[House Frey]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
| commander1 = [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]
* [[File:House Clegane.png|20px]] Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]
* [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] Ser [[Kevan Lannister]]
* [[File:Marbrand.png|20px]] Ser [[Addam Marbrand]]
| commander2 = [[File:Bolton.png|20px]] Lord [[Roose Bolton]]
* [[File:House Manderly.PNG|20px]] Ser [[Wylis Manderly]] (POW)
* [[File:House Cerwyn.PNG|20px]] Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]] (POW)
* [[File:House Karstark.PNG|20px]] [[Harrion Karstark]]
* [[File:House Hornwood.PNG|20px]] Lord [[Halys Hornwood]]†
| strength1 = ~20,000
* ~7,500 horse, including ~300 mounted [[Vale mountain clans|mountain clansmen]]
* ~12,500 foot
| strength2 = ~17,000<ref group="N">Robb's initial Northern force consists of 19,500 men (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 55|Catelyn VII]]), with slightly more than 1/4 being heavy cavalry (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 53|Bran VI]] gives the figures of 3,300-3,400 heavy cavalry out of an initial muster of 12,000). This would suggest ~14,500 infantry and ~5,000 heavy cavalry in his Northern host. He is joined by 4,000 men of House Frey (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59|Catelyn IX]]), whose forces have a heavy cavalry-to-infantry ratio of 1-to-4 (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Catelyn II]]). His total force after this therefore consists of 23,500 soldiers (17,500 infantry, 6,000 heavy cavalry). He leaves 400 Frey infantry and 400 Northern infantry at the Twins with a mix of swordsmen/spearmen and archers (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59|Catelyn IX]]), and orders a small garrison, mostly archers, to be left at [[Moat Cailin]] (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 55|Catelyn VII]]). Earlier, Eddard Stark had stated that ''"two hundred determined archers [at Moat Cailin] can hold the Neck against an army."'' (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 20|Eddard IV]]). By leaving these 1,000 infantry behind in garrisons, this brings Robb's army back to 22,500 men (16,500 infantry, 6,000 heavy cavalry). Robb then splits his army, leaving all of the infantry and one-tenth of the heavy cavalry (~600) under the command of Roose Bolton, and taking the rest of the heavy cavalry (~5,400) under his personal command to the [[Whispering Wood]] (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59|Catelyn IX]]). Thus, Roose Bolton's host is about 17,100 troops in total (16,500 infantry, 600 heavy cavalry).</ref>
* 16,500 infantry
* 600 heavy cavalry
| casualties1 = Unknown casualties in the right, center, and reserve
*~500 in the vanguard, including ~150 [[Vale mountain clans|mountain clansmen]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*Vale clansmen [[Conn]] and [[Ulf son of Umar|Ulf]]
*Several hundred die of their wounds during the subsequent march south{{ref|AGOT|69}}
| casualties2 =
~5,000<Ref group="N">The casualties Roose's forces took on the Green Fork can be calculated by going backwards from what he ends with at the [[Red Wedding]]. There, he claims to have 3,500 men with him (almost entirely Bolton men) and another 600 guarding a ford, with 200 Bolton riders having previously been sent to escort Jaime to King's Landing under Steelshanks (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Jaime VI]]), for a total of 4,300 remaining soldiers (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]). In chronological order from after the Green Fork, his host suffered the following major changes to its strength: 400 men Robb originally left at the Twins joined it under Edmure's orders (''[[A Clash of Kings]]'', [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 39|Catelyn V]]). ~1,000 Karstark troops deserted him and took to the countryside following Robb's execution of their lord according to Roose (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Jaime V]]). The 1,500 Frey soldiers (''[[A Clash of Kings]]'', [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 64|Arya X]]) who were with Roose by the time he took Harrenhal pulled out like the rest of the Frey men due to the Stark-Frey marriage pact being broken. ~3,000 soldiers (said to be 1/3 of Roose's remaining infantry at the time) were sent to [[Battle at Duskendale|Duskendale]] (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Catelyn IV]]) where they were smashed. Finally, ~2,050 soldiers were left to die at [[Fighting at the fords of the Trident|Ruby Ford]] (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]). This would mean Roose's host underwent a net loss of ~7,200 troops between the aftermath of the Green Fork and the Red Wedding, where he had 4,300 troops left. Therefore Roose's host had ~11,500 troops before any of these events, meaning losses on the Green Fork could not have exceeded ~5,600 men. Note that this is an upper ceiling rather than a concrete figure for this losses in the battle, as possible losses to Roose's from various small skirmishes and sieges in the Riverlands must also be considered.</ref>
* [[Halys Hornwood]] †
* [[Medger Cerwyn]] (POW)
* [[Harrion Karstark]] (POW)
* Ser [[Wylis Manderly]] (POW)
* Ser [[Donnel Locke]] (POW)
* Ser [[Pate of the Blue Fork]] †
}}

The '''battle on the Green Fork'''{{ref|ACOK|7}}{{ref|ASOS|58}} is an early battle in the [[War of the Five Kings]] and is the first to involve forces of [[House Stark]]. The battle occurs along the [[Green Fork]] of the River [[Trident]] in the [[riverlands]].

==Prelude==
With the [[riverlands]] forces scattered, most of their land under [[House Lannister|Lannister]] control, and [[Riverrun]] besieged by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]'s host, his father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], occupies the [[ruby ford]] over the [[Trident]]. He plans to intercept the [[House Stark|Stark]] host at the only crossing available to them over the Trident, other than the [[Twins]], where Lord [[Walder Frey]] remains neutral in the conflict and is thought unlikely to join them.

However, [[Catelyn Stark]] persuades the [[House Frey|Freys]] to join her son [[Robb Stark|Robb]], opening the way over the Twins. Robb, who does not wish to stake everything on one battle with Tywin, splits his host in two. The foot and one tenth of the horse under Lord [[Roose Bolton]] march down the [[kingsroad]] east of the [[Green Fork]] to engage Tywin, while Robb himself commands the rest of the cavalry and crosses west of the river, in the hope of lifting the siege of Riverrun by taking Jaime unawares.

==Battle==
The Stark army, commanded by Lord [[Roose Bolton]], marches throughout the night in an effort to take the Lannister army by surprise. They arrive in the early morning and launch their attack. [[Tyrion Lannister]] observes the banners of Houses [[House Hornwood|Hornwood]], [[House Karstark|Karstark]], [[House Cerwyn|Cerwyn]], [[House Glover|Glover]], [[House Frey|Frey]], and Stark.{{ref|AGOT|62}}

However, the Lannister army arrays itself in time to meet the northmen. The [[Westerlands|westermen's]] order of battle includes:
* The center: Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] commands 10,000 men, with Lords [[Leo Lefford|Lefford]], [[Lewys Lydden|Lydden]] and [[House Serrett|Serrett]] at his side with 300 heavy horse. The rest of the center is a mixed infantry force including pikemen, archers, axemen, swordsmen, and spearmen.
* The right: Ser [[Addam Marbrand]] commands 4,000 knights and other heavy lancers, among them Ser [[Flement Brax]] and members of Houses [[House Crakehall|Crakehall]] and [[House Swyft|Swyft]].
* The left/van: Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] commanding. At 1,000 men, the vanguard is entirely mounted, but consists of Tyrion and his [[Vale mountain clans|clansmen]], freeriders, [[sellswords]], and raw fieldhands and smallfolk from [[Lannisport]].
* The reserve: Personally commanded by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. 5,000 men, half mounted, half afoot.

Tywin places his undisciplined men on the left to tempt the Stark commander, whom Tywin believes is the untested [[Robb Stark]], to overcommit there. Tywin hopes the Lannister van will rout and the Starks will plunge into the gap, eager to flank him. Tywin then intends for Kevan and the center to wheel to the left and take the northerners in the flank.{{ref|AGOT|62}}

Perhaps owing to the northerners' exhaustion following their night march, the Lannister van, led by Gregor, defeats the forces arrayed in front of it. Fighting in the van, Tyrion hides beneath his shield when arrows fall on northmen and westermen alike. Kevan then brings up the center in support of the left, and pushes the Stark lines against the hills behind them. Tywin leads his reserve behind the van, along the river, to break the remnants of the Stark line. The Stark forces are routed and flee to the mouth of the [[causeway]] where Roose reforms them.{{Ref|aGoT|62}}

==Aftermath==
Although [[Roose Bolton]] is defeated, his march down the Green Fork, prior to the battle, distracts the Lannister army long enough to give [[Robb Stark]] the chance to fall upon Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]'s force unmolested in the [[battle in the Whispering Wood]].

Roose's host loses several thousand men in the battle. Roose, [[Robett Glover]], [[Ronnel Stout]], Ser [[Kyle Condon]], Ser [[Aenys Frey]], [[Elmar Frey]] and the remainder of the army are able to escape because Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], on account of his desire to help Jaime, fails to give chase. During the battle, Lord [[Halys Hornwood]] and Ser [[Pate of the Blue Fork]] are killed. Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]] is captured and dies later at [[Harrenhal]] from a wound taken in the fighting. Other captives taken are [[Harrion Karstark]], Ser [[Wylis Manderly]], Ser [[Donnel Locke]], Ser [[Jared Frey]], Ser [[Hosteen Frey]], Ser [[Danwell Frey]], and [[Ronel Rivers]].{{ref|ACOK|Appendix}} The deaths of Lord Hornwood at the Green Fork and his son [[Daryn Hornwood|Daryn]] in the Whispering Wood cause a succession crisis to [[Hornwood]].{{ref|ACOK|16}}

Tyrion leaves a captured northern knight in the care of [[Bronn]].{{ref|AGOT|62}} Two of Tyrion's clan leaders, [[Conn]] and [[Ulf son of Umar]], are among the slain.{{ref|AGOT|62}}

==''Game of Thrones''==
The Battle of the Green Fork in the "[[Baelor (TV)|Baelor]]" episode of the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is altered, with [[Robb Stark]] sending a diversionary force of two thousand bannermen—instead of the larger host commanded by [[Roose Bolton]] (who is absent)—against the much larger Lannister army of 30,000. The battle is not explicitly shown, though it is a complete massacre of the northern army. No Stark leaders or nobles are present in the army either. Later in the same episode, Robb laments his decision to sacrifice two thousand of his men to capture [[Jaime Lannister]] at the [[battle in the Whispering Wood|Whispering Wood]].

==Quotes==
{{quote|A fine victory. Your [[Vale mountain clans|wild men]] fought well.{{ref|AGOT|62}}}} - [[Kevan Lannister]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|We fought between [[Green Fork|a river]] and [[kingsroad|a road]]. When I saw [[Tywin Lannister|my father's]] host deploy, I remember thinking how beautiful it was. Like a flower opening its petals to the sun. A crimson rose with iron thorns. And my father, ah, he had never looked so resplendent. He wore crimson armor, with this huge greatcloak made of cloth-of-gold. A pair of golden lions on his shoulders, another on his helm. His stallion was magnificent. His lordship watched the whole battle from atop that horse and never got within a hundred yards of any foe. He never moved, never smiled, never broke a sweat, whilst thousands died below him.{{ref|twow||[[Tyrion II (The Winds of Winter)|Tyrion]]}}}} - [[Tyrion Lannister]] to [[Penny]]

{{quote|Take the Battle of Green Fork. Had his night march taken Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] unawares and won the battle, he would have smashed the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and become the hero of the hour. While if it failed... well, you see what happened. The only way he could lose there would be if were captured or slain himself, and he did his best to minimize the chances of that.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Roose_Bolton Roose Bolton (February 02, 2001)]</ref>}} - [[George R. R. Martin]] regarding [[Roose Bolton]]

==Notes==
{{Notes}}

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Bolton battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Cerwyn battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Clegane battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Condon battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Crakehall battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Frey battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Glover battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Hornwood battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Karstark battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Lannister battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Lefford battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Locke battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Lydden battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Manderly battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Marbrand battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Serrett battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Stark battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Stout battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Swyft battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:Riverlands]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Green Fork]]

[[es:Batalla del Forca Verde]]
[[fr:Bataille de la Verfurque]]
[[ru:Битва на Зелёном Зубце]]
[[zh:绿叉河之战]]

Battle on the Green Fork

2018-06-01T23:18:53Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image = [[File:Tomasz JedruszekBattle of the Green Fork.jpg|325px]]
| caption = Battle on the Green Fork by Tomasz Jedruszek. © FFG
| battle_name = Battle on the Green Fork
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = Eastern bank of the [[Green Fork]], between the [[Twins]] and the [[inn at the crossroads]]
| result = [[House Lannister|Lannister]] victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
*[[House Banefort]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal|Houses Banefort, Bettley, Falwell, Ferren, Foote, Kenning of Kayce, Myatt, Peckledon, Prester, Sarsfield & Stackspear are not directly mentioned at this battle. However, the colours of these houses banners are spotted by Arya in [[A Clash of Kings]] as Tywin's host leaves Harrenhal in order to [[Battle of the Fords|cross into the Westerlands]].{{ref|ACOK|38}} This strongly suggests that men from these houses were present at previous battles involving Tywin's host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Bettley]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Brax]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Clegane]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Crakehall]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Falwell]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Ferren]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Foote]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Hamell]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse|Houses Hamell, Moreland, Turnberry & Yarwyck are not directly mentioned at this battle. However the banners of these houses are present during the escorting of the corpse of Tywin Lannister back to Casterly Rock{{ref|AFFC|16}}, which suggests that these houses were loyal to Tywin and were likely to have contributed men to Tywin's host. Therefore the men of these houses were likely present at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Kenning of Kayce]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Lannister of Lannisport]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Lefford]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Lorch]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Lorch|Ser Amory Lorch is mentioned as being present in the Riverlands throughout Tywin's invasion, and is ordered to burn lands shortly following the victory of Robb Stark at the Whispering Woods and the Camps.{{ref|AGOT|69}} Therefore it is very likely that Lorch men were present at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Lydden]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Marbrand]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Moreland]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}
*[[House Myatt]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Payne]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Peckledon]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Plumm]]{{refn|group=N|name=FindingJaime|House Plumm is not directly mentioned at this battle. However in [[A Storm of Swords]] the brothers Plumm were sent to find Jaime following his release, which takes place after this battle.{{ref|ASOS|62}} This suggests that House Plumm is a part of Tywin's host, and therefore took part in battles involving the host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Prester]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Sarsfield]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Serrett]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Stackspear]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Leaving Harrenhal}}
*[[House Swyft]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Turnberry]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}
*[[House Yarwyck]]{{refn|group="N"|name=Corpse}}

[[Vale mountain clans]]
*[[Black Ears]]
*[[Burned Men]]
*[[Moon Brothers]]
*[[Stone Crows]]
| combatant2 = '''Roose Bolton's Host:''' 

[[File:House Stark.svg|30px]] [[North|The North]], led by [[House Stark]]
*'''[[House Bolton]]'''{{ref|AGOT|59}}
*[[House Burley]]{{refn|group=N|name=Burley, Norrey|Burley & Norrey men are not directly mentioned at the Battle of the Green Fork but are later mentioned in [[A Storm of Swords]] as being part of Roose's host that is attacked by the [[Mountain's men]] whilst [[Fighting at the fords of the Trident|crossing the Trident]].{{ref|ASOS|49}} Therefore it can be assumed that the Burleys and Norreys were present at earlier battles involving Roose's host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Cerwyn]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Condon]]{{refn|group=N|name=Condon, Ryswell, Stout|Condon, Ryswell & Stout men are not directly mentioned at the Battle of the Green Fork but are later mentioned in [[A Storm of Swords]] as being part of a force of men left behind by Roose at the Ruby Ford to defend against incursions by the [[Mountain's men]], following the [[Fighting at the fords of the Trident|crossing the Trident]] by the Northmen.{{ref|ASOS|49}} Therefore it can be assumed that the Condons, Ryswells and Stouts were present at earlier battles involving Roose's host, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Dustin]]{{refn|group=N|name=Dustin|Dustin men are not directly mentioned at the Battle of the Green Fork. However, during [[A Dance with Dragons]] Lady Dustin mentions that Dustin men died in the Red Wedding, which suggests that Dustin men were present during the Northmen campaigns in the Riverlands. As the Dustins are loyal to House Bolton, it is likely that they were a part of Roose's host, meaning that they took part in the battles between Roose's army and the Lannisters, including at the Green Fork.}}
*[[House Glover]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Hornwood]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Karstark]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*[[House Locke]]{{ref|ACOK|25}}
*[[House Manderly]]{{ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[House Norrey]]{{refn|group=N|name=Burley, Norrey}}
*[[House Ryswell]]{{refn|group=N|name=Condon, Ryswell, Stout}}
*[[House Stout]]{{refn|group=N|name=Condon, Ryswell, Stout}}

[[Riverlands]]
*[[House Frey]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
| commander1 = [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]
* [[File:House Clegane.png|20px]] Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]
* [[File:House Lannister.svg|20px]] Ser [[Kevan Lannister]]
* [[File:Marbrand.png|20px]] Ser [[Addam Marbrand]]
| commander2 = Lord [[Roose Bolton]]
* Ser [[Wylis Manderly]] (POW)
* Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]] (POW)
* [[Harrion Karstark]]
* Lord [[Halys Hornwood]]†
| strength1 = ~20,000
* ~7,500 horse, including ~300 mounted [[Vale mountain clans|mountain clansmen]]
* ~12,500 foot
| strength2 = ~17,000<ref group="N">Robb's initial Northern force consists of 19,500 men (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 55|Catelyn VII]]), with slightly more than 1/4 being heavy cavalry (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 53|Bran VI]] gives the figures of 3,300-3,400 heavy cavalry out of an initial muster of 12,000). This would suggest ~14,500 infantry and ~5,000 heavy cavalry in his Northern host. He is joined by 4,000 men of House Frey (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59|Catelyn IX]]), whose forces have a heavy cavalry-to-infantry ratio of 1-to-4 (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Catelyn II]]). His total force after this therefore consists of 23,500 soldiers (17,500 infantry, 6,000 heavy cavalry). He leaves 400 Frey infantry and 400 Northern infantry at the Twins with a mix of swordsmen/spearmen and archers (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59|Catelyn IX]]), and orders a small garrison, mostly archers, to be left at [[Moat Cailin]] (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 55|Catelyn VII]]). Earlier, Eddard Stark had stated that ''"two hundred determined archers [at Moat Cailin] can hold the Neck against an army."'' (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 20|Eddard IV]]). By leaving these 1,000 infantry behind in garrisons, this brings Robb's army back to 22,500 men (16,500 infantry, 6,000 heavy cavalry). Robb then splits his army, leaving all of the infantry and one-tenth of the heavy cavalry (~600) under the command of Roose Bolton, and taking the rest of the heavy cavalry (~5,400) under his personal command to the [[Whispering Wood]] (''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59|Catelyn IX]]). Thus, Roose Bolton's host is about 17,100 troops in total (16,500 infantry, 600 heavy cavalry).</ref>
* 16,500 infantry
* 600 heavy cavalry
| casualties1 = Unknown casualties in the right, center, and reserve
*~500 in the vanguard, including ~150 [[Vale mountain clans|mountain clansmen]]{{ref|AGOT|62}}
*Vale clansmen [[Conn]] and [[Ulf son of Umar|Ulf]]
*Several hundred die of their wounds during the subsequent march south{{ref|AGOT|69}}
| casualties2 =
~5,000<Ref group="N">The casualties Roose's forces took on the Green Fork can be calculated by going backwards from what he ends with at the [[Red Wedding]]. There, he claims to have 3,500 men with him (almost entirely Bolton men) and another 600 guarding a ford, with 200 Bolton riders having previously been sent to escort Jaime to King's Landing under Steelshanks (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Jaime VI]]), for a total of 4,300 remaining soldiers (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]). In chronological order from after the Green Fork, his host suffered the following major changes to its strength: 400 men Robb originally left at the Twins joined it under Edmure's orders (''[[A Clash of Kings]]'', [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 39|Catelyn V]]). ~1,000 Karstark troops deserted him and took to the countryside following Robb's execution of their lord according to Roose (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Jaime V]]). The 1,500 Frey soldiers (''[[A Clash of Kings]]'', [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 64|Arya X]]) who were with Roose by the time he took Harrenhal pulled out like the rest of the Frey men due to the Stark-Frey marriage pact being broken. ~3,000 soldiers (said to be 1/3 of Roose's remaining infantry at the time) were sent to [[Battle at Duskendale|Duskendale]] (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Catelyn IV]]) where they were smashed. Finally, ~2,050 soldiers were left to die at [[Fighting at the fords of the Trident|Ruby Ford]] (''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]). This would mean Roose's host underwent a net loss of ~7,200 troops between the aftermath of the Green Fork and the Red Wedding, where he had 4,300 troops left. Therefore Roose's host had ~11,500 troops before any of these events, meaning losses on the Green Fork could not have exceeded ~5,600 men. Note that this is an upper ceiling rather than a concrete figure for this losses in the battle, as possible losses to Roose's from various small skirmishes and sieges in the Riverlands must also be considered.</ref>
* [[Halys Hornwood]] †
* [[Medger Cerwyn]] (POW)
* [[Harrion Karstark]] (POW)
* Ser [[Wylis Manderly]] (POW)
* Ser [[Donnel Locke]] (POW)
* Ser [[Pate of the Blue Fork]] †
}}

The '''battle on the Green Fork'''{{ref|ACOK|7}}{{ref|ASOS|58}} is an early battle in the [[War of the Five Kings]] and is the first to involve forces of [[House Stark]]. The battle occurs along the [[Green Fork]] of the River [[Trident]] in the [[riverlands]].

==Prelude==
With the [[riverlands]] forces scattered, most of their land under [[House Lannister|Lannister]] control, and [[Riverrun]] besieged by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]'s host, his father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], occupies the [[ruby ford]] over the [[Trident]]. He plans to intercept the [[House Stark|Stark]] host at the only crossing available to them over the Trident, other than the [[Twins]], where Lord [[Walder Frey]] remains neutral in the conflict and is thought unlikely to join them.

However, [[Catelyn Stark]] persuades the [[House Frey|Freys]] to join her son [[Robb Stark|Robb]], opening the way over the Twins. Robb, who does not wish to stake everything on one battle with Tywin, splits his host in two. The foot and one tenth of the horse under Lord [[Roose Bolton]] march down the [[kingsroad]] east of the [[Green Fork]] to engage Tywin, while Robb himself commands the rest of the cavalry and crosses west of the river, in the hope of lifting the siege of Riverrun by taking Jaime unawares.

==Battle==
The Stark army, commanded by Lord [[Roose Bolton]], marches throughout the night in an effort to take the Lannister army by surprise. They arrive in the early morning and launch their attack. [[Tyrion Lannister]] observes the banners of Houses [[House Hornwood|Hornwood]], [[House Karstark|Karstark]], [[House Cerwyn|Cerwyn]], [[House Glover|Glover]], [[House Frey|Frey]], and Stark.{{ref|AGOT|62}}

However, the Lannister army arrays itself in time to meet the northmen. The [[Westerlands|westermen's]] order of battle includes:
* The center: Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] commands 10,000 men, with Lords [[Leo Lefford|Lefford]], [[Lewys Lydden|Lydden]] and [[House Serrett|Serrett]] at his side with 300 heavy horse. The rest of the center is a mixed infantry force including pikemen, archers, axemen, swordsmen, and spearmen.
* The right: Ser [[Addam Marbrand]] commands 4,000 knights and other heavy lancers, among them Ser [[Flement Brax]] and members of Houses [[House Crakehall|Crakehall]] and [[House Swyft|Swyft]].
* The left/van: Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] commanding. At 1,000 men, the vanguard is entirely mounted, but consists of Tyrion and his [[Vale mountain clans|clansmen]], freeriders, [[sellswords]], and raw fieldhands and smallfolk from [[Lannisport]].
* The reserve: Personally commanded by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. 5,000 men, half mounted, half afoot.

Tywin places his undisciplined men on the left to tempt the Stark commander, whom Tywin believes is the untested [[Robb Stark]], to overcommit there. Tywin hopes the Lannister van will rout and the Starks will plunge into the gap, eager to flank him. Tywin then intends for Kevan and the center to wheel to the left and take the northerners in the flank.{{ref|AGOT|62}}

Perhaps owing to the northerners' exhaustion following their night march, the Lannister van, led by Gregor, defeats the forces arrayed in front of it. Fighting in the van, Tyrion hides beneath his shield when arrows fall on northmen and westermen alike. Kevan then brings up the center in support of the left, and pushes the Stark lines against the hills behind them. Tywin leads his reserve behind the van, along the river, to break the remnants of the Stark line. The Stark forces are routed and flee to the mouth of the [[causeway]] where Roose reforms them.{{Ref|aGoT|62}}

==Aftermath==
Although [[Roose Bolton]] is defeated, his march down the Green Fork, prior to the battle, distracts the Lannister army long enough to give [[Robb Stark]] the chance to fall upon Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]'s force unmolested in the [[battle in the Whispering Wood]].

Roose's host loses several thousand men in the battle. Roose, [[Robett Glover]], [[Ronnel Stout]], Ser [[Kyle Condon]], Ser [[Aenys Frey]], [[Elmar Frey]] and the remainder of the army are able to escape because Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], on account of his desire to help Jaime, fails to give chase. During the battle, Lord [[Halys Hornwood]] and Ser [[Pate of the Blue Fork]] are killed. Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]] is captured and dies later at [[Harrenhal]] from a wound taken in the fighting. Other captives taken are [[Harrion Karstark]], Ser [[Wylis Manderly]], Ser [[Donnel Locke]], Ser [[Jared Frey]], Ser [[Hosteen Frey]], Ser [[Danwell Frey]], and [[Ronel Rivers]].{{ref|ACOK|Appendix}} The deaths of Lord Hornwood at the Green Fork and his son [[Daryn Hornwood|Daryn]] in the Whispering Wood cause a succession crisis to [[Hornwood]].{{ref|ACOK|16}}

Tyrion leaves a captured northern knight in the care of [[Bronn]].{{ref|AGOT|62}} Two of Tyrion's clan leaders, [[Conn]] and [[Ulf son of Umar]], are among the slain.{{ref|AGOT|62}}

==''Game of Thrones''==
The Battle of the Green Fork in the "[[Baelor (TV)|Baelor]]" episode of the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is altered, with [[Robb Stark]] sending a diversionary force of two thousand bannermen—instead of the larger host commanded by [[Roose Bolton]] (who is absent)—against the much larger Lannister army of 30,000. The battle is not explicitly shown, though it is a complete massacre of the northern army. No Stark leaders or nobles are present in the army either. Later in the same episode, Robb laments his decision to sacrifice two thousand of his men to capture [[Jaime Lannister]] at the [[battle in the Whispering Wood|Whispering Wood]].

==Quotes==
{{quote|A fine victory. Your [[Vale mountain clans|wild men]] fought well.{{ref|AGOT|62}}}} - [[Kevan Lannister]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|We fought between [[Green Fork|a river]] and [[kingsroad|a road]]. When I saw [[Tywin Lannister|my father's]] host deploy, I remember thinking how beautiful it was. Like a flower opening its petals to the sun. A crimson rose with iron thorns. And my father, ah, he had never looked so resplendent. He wore crimson armor, with this huge greatcloak made of cloth-of-gold. A pair of golden lions on his shoulders, another on his helm. His stallion was magnificent. His lordship watched the whole battle from atop that horse and never got within a hundred yards of any foe. He never moved, never smiled, never broke a sweat, whilst thousands died below him.{{ref|twow||[[Tyrion II (The Winds of Winter)|Tyrion]]}}}} - [[Tyrion Lannister]] to [[Penny]]

{{quote|Take the Battle of Green Fork. Had his night march taken Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] unawares and won the battle, he would have smashed the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and become the hero of the hour. While if it failed... well, you see what happened. The only way he could lose there would be if were captured or slain himself, and he did his best to minimize the chances of that.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Roose_Bolton Roose Bolton (February 02, 2001)]</ref>}} - [[George R. R. Martin]] regarding [[Roose Bolton]]

==Notes==
{{Notes}}

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Bolton battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Cerwyn battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Clegane battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Condon battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Crakehall battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Frey battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Glover battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Hornwood battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Karstark battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Lannister battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Lefford battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Locke battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Lydden battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Manderly battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Marbrand battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Serrett battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Stark battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Stout battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:House Swyft battles|Green Fork]]
[[Category:Riverlands]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Green Fork]]

[[es:Batalla del Forca Verde]]
[[fr:Bataille de la Verfurque]]
[[ru:Битва на Зелёном Зубце]]
[[zh:绿叉河之战]]

Battle of the Camps

2018-06-01T23:16:59Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image = [[File:Battle of the Camps.png|300px]]
| caption =
| battle_name = Battle of the Camps
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = [[Riverrun]]
| result = Northmen-Rivermen victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
*[[House Banefort]]{{refn|group=N|name=JaimesHost|Houses Banefort, Crakehall, Estren, Greenfield and Westerling are not directly mentioned at the Battle of the Camps; however, they are mentioned at the [[Battle of the Whispering Wood]], and so it is likely that their forces were also present at the siege of Riverrun.}}
*[[House Brax]]{{ref|AGOT|69}}
*[[House Crakehall]]{{refn|group=N|name=JaimesHost}}
*[[House Estren]]{{refn|group=N|name=JaimesHost}}
*[[House Greenfield]]{{refn|group=N|name=JaimesHost}}
*[[House Prester]]{{ref|AGOT|69}}
*[[House Westerling]]{{refn|group=N|name=JaimesHost}}

[[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]] [[Mercenary|sellswords]]
| combatant2 = '''Robb Stark's Host:''' [[File:House_Stark.svg|30px]] The [[North]], led by [[House Stark]]
*[[House Flint of Flint's Finger]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}
*[[House Flint of Widow's Watch]]{{refn|group=N|name=Northern Houses|House Flint of Widow's Watch is not directly mentioned at this battle. However as they were a part of Robb's host that gathered in the North, it can be assumed they were present at subsequent battles in the riverlands.}}
*[[House Glover]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}
*[[House Hornwood]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}
*[[House Karstark]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|AGOT|71}}
*[[House Manderly]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}
*[[House Mollen]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}
*[[House Mormont]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|AGOT|71}}
*[[House Slate]]{{refn|group=N|name=Slate|House Slate is not directly mentioned at this battle. However it is stated by Lady Dustin in [[A Dance with Dragons]] that the Slates campaigned in the Riverlands with Robb Stark.{{ref|ADWD|46}} Therefore it can be assumed that Slates were present at this battle.}}
*[[House Umber]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|AGOT|69}}{{ref|AGOT|71}}

[[Riverlands]]
*[[House Blackwood]] (Riverrun garrison){{ref|AGOT|69}}{{ref|AGOT|71}}
*[[House Frey]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}
*[[House Mallister]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|AGOT|69}}
*[[House Tully]]{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|AGOT|69}}{{ref|AGOT|71}}
| commander1 = [[File:House Brax.PNG|20px]] Lord [[Andros Brax]]† [[File:House Prester.PNG|20px]] Ser [[Forley Prester]]
| commander2 = [[File:House_Stark.svg|20px]] Lord [[Robb Stark]] [[File:House Blackwood.png|20px]] Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] [[File:House Tully (Blackfish).svg|20px]] Ser [[Brynden Tully]]
| strength1 = ~12,500 – 12,750
*12,000 foot{{ref|AGOT|63}}
*500-750 horse{{refn|group=N|Jaime has two or three thousand horse at the start of the siege of Riverrun, and he brings three quarters of them to the Whispering Wood.{{ref|agot|63}}}} in three camps
| strength2 = Northern-Rivermen relief force
* Roughly 6,000{{refn|group=N|Robb has six thousand at the earlier [[battle in the Whispering Wood]],{{ref|agot|63}} and lost only a small number of men.}}
Garrison of [[Riverrun]]
| casualties1 = Roughly 8,000<ref group="N">Forley Prester retreats with 4,000 men.</ref> Freeriders defect to Robb Stark [[Andros Brax]]†
| casualties2 = not significant
}}

The '''Battle of the Camps''' is an early battle in the [[War of the Five Kings]]. It is a great victory for [[House Stark]] and [[House Tully]], who smash the [[House Lannister]] force that encircles [[Riverrun]], thereby allowing the [[riverlords]] to join their forces with those of the [[north]].

==Prelude==
After defeating one Tully army at the [[Battle of the Golden Tooth|Golden Tooth]], Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] leads his host of [[westermen]] against [[Riverrun]], where he [[Battle under the walls of Riverrun|routs]] another rivermen force and captures Ser [[Edmure Tully]]. The rivermen that do not retreat to their own castles hole up inside Riverrun, commanded by Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] in place of the ailing Lord [[Hoster Tully]].{{ref|AGOT|55}}{{ref|AGOT|56}}

Beginning a siege, Jaime is harassed by raiders led by Ser [[Marq Piper]] and Lord [[Karyl Vance]]. While dealing with what he thinks is another such attack, Jaime is ambushed and captured by [[Robb Stark]]'s cavalry in the [[battle in the Whispering Wood]].{{ref|AGOT|63}} Having had their outriders and scouts eliminated, the Lannister force is unaware of their commander's defeat or of Robb's army's approach, and is still divided in three camps in order to besiege Riverrun properly.{{Ref|aGoT|69}}

==The Battle==
Ser [[Brynden Tully]], leading Robb's van, attacks the Lannister camp north of the [[Tumblestone]]. His force clears palisades and finishes off any remaining scouts. The sleeping, leaderless camp is overrun. Men from the other camps, roused by the noise, soon attempt to come to the aid of the camp under attack. Lord [[Andros Brax]] leads his men to the rafts and attempts to make a crossing. Riverrun begins pelting the rafts with thrown rocks, and soon the rafts are flipping and sinking. Among those killed on the rafts is Lord Brax.{{Ref|aGoT|69}}

The camp between the rivers is overrun too, this time by men led by [[Robb Stark]], Lord [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Jon Umber]], and members of [[House Mallister]] coming in from the west. The Lannister force attempts to form a shieldwall, but are taken in the rear by a sortie from [[Riverrun]] led by Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]].{{Ref|aGoT|69}}

Lord Umber fires the siege towers, and Lord Blackwood releases the prisoners taken in the earlier [[battle under the walls of Riverrun]].{{Ref|aGoT|69}}

==Aftermath==
The southern camp of the Lannister force, two thousand spears and two thousand bowmen under the command of Ser [[Forley Prester]], is left unmolested and retreats in good order back to the [[Golden Tooth]]. The [[Tyroshi sellsword]] who leads Forley's [[freerider]]s strikes his banners and switches sides, however.{{Ref|aGoT|69}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|How could it happen? Ser [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] [[Battle of the Whispering Wood|taken]], the siege broken... this is a '''catastrophe'''!{{ref|AGOT|69}}}} - [[Harys Swyft]]

{{Quote|'''Hoster:''' I saw. Last night, when it began, I told them... had to see. They carried me to the gatehouse... watched from the battlements. Ah, that was beautiful... the torches came in a wave, I could hear the cries floating across the river... sweet cries... when that siege tower went up, gods... would have died then, and glad, if only I could have seen you children first. Was it your boy who did it? Was it [[Robb Stark|your Robb]]? 
'''Catelyn:''' Yes, It was Robb... and [[Brynden Tully|Brynden]]. Your brother is here as well, my lord.{{Ref|agot|71}}}}
- [[Hoster Tully]] and [[Catelyn Tully]]

==Notes==
{{Notes}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{Template:War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Blackwood battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Brax battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Lannister battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Mallister battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Prester battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Stark battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Tully battles|Camps]]
[[Category:House Umber battles|Camps]]
[[Category:Riverrun]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Camps]]

[[es:Batalla de los Campamentos]]
[[fr:Bataille des Camps]]
[[ru:Вторая битва при Риверране]]
[[zh:袭营之战]]

Liberation of Raventree Hall

2018-06-01T23:12:06Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Liberation of Raventree Hall
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = [[Raventree Hall]]
| result = [[House Blackwood|Blackwood]] victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
| combatant2 = [[File:House Stark.svg|30px]] '''[[King in the North|Kingdom of the North]] and [[King of the Trident|the Trident]]'''/ [[House Stark]]: 

[[File:House Tully.svg|30px]] [[Riverlands]], led by [[House Tully]]
*[[House Blackwood]]
| commander1 = Unknown
| commander2 = [[File:House Blackwood.png|20px]] Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]]
| strength1 = Westermen garrison
| strength2 = Army of House Blackwood
| casualties1 = Unknown
| casualties2 = Unknown
}}

The '''liberation of Raventree Hall''' occurs after the coronation of [[Robb Stark]] as [[King in the North]] and [[King of the Trident]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].

With the [[Battle of the Camps]] saving [[Riverrun]] from the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] army besieging it, King Robb gives the [[riverlands|riverlords]] leave to liberate their own seats and lands from Lannister occupation. Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] leaves Riverrun with the intent to recover [[Raventree Hall]], which had been [[Fall of Raventree Hall|seized]] by [[Tywin Lannister]] and was occupied by a Lannister garrison. Tytos is successful but his lands have been despoiled by the occupiers.{{ref|aCoK|7}}{{ref|ADWD|48}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{Template:War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Raventree Hall]]
[[Category:House Blackwood battles|Raventree Hall]]
[[Category:House Lannister battles|Raventree Hall]]
[[Category:Riverlands]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Raventree Hall]]

Liberation of Raventree Hall

2018-06-01T23:09:44Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Liberation of Raventree Hall
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#The War of the Five Kings|The War of the Five Kings]] calculations.''</ref>
| place = [[Raventree Hall]]
| result = [[House Blackwood|Blackwood]] victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[File:Joffrey sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[Iron Throne]]'''/ [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]: 

[[File:House Lannister.svg|30px]] [[Westerlands]], led by [[House Lannister]]
| combatant2 = [[File:House Stark.svg|30px]] '''[[King in the North|Kingdom of the North]] and [[King of the Trident|the Trident]]'''/ [[House Stark]]: 

[[File:House Tully.svg|30px]] [[Riverlands]], led by [[House Tully]]
*[[House Blackwood]]
| commander1 = Unknown
| commander2 = [[File:House Blackwood.png|20px]] Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]]
| strength1 = Westermen garrison
| strength2 = Army of House Blackwood
| casualties1 = unknown
| casualties2 = unknown
}}

The '''liberation of Raventree Hall''' occurs after the coronation of [[Robb Stark]] as [[King in the North]] and [[King of the Trident]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].

With the [[Battle of the Camps]] saving [[Riverrun]] from the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] army besieging it, King Robb gives the [[riverlands|riverlords]] leave to liberate their own seats and lands from Lannister occupation. Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] leaves Riverrun with the intent to recover [[Raventree Hall]], which had been [[Fall of Raventree Hall|seized]] by [[Tywin Lannister]] and was occupied by a Lannister garrison. Tytos is successful but his lands have been despoiled by the occupiers.{{ref|aCoK|7}}{{ref|ADWD|48}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{Template:War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Raventree Hall]]
[[Category:House Blackwood battles|Raventree Hall]]
[[Category:House Lannister battles|Raventree Hall]]
[[Category:Riverlands]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Raventree Hall]]

Harrying of the Stony Shore

2018-06-01T23:04:09Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Harrying of the Stony Shore
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|299}}
| place = [[Stony Shore]], the [[north]]
| result = Greyjoy victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant2 = [[File:House Greyjoy.svg|30px]] '''[[King of the Isles and the North|Kingdom of the the Isles and the North]]'''/ [[House Greyjoy]]
*[[House Botley]]
*[[House Drumm]]{{refn|group=N|name=Dagmer|Dagmer is sent to raise the forces of Houses Drumm and Stonehouse, therefore it can be assumed that these houses accompanied him and Theon to the Stony Shore.}}
*[[House Harlaw]]
*[[House Sharp]]
*[[House Stonehouse]]{{refn|group=N|name=Dagmer}}
| combatant1 = [[File:House_Stark.svg|30px]] '''[[King in the North|Kingdom of the North]] and [[King of the Trident|the Trident]]'''/ [[House Stark]]: 

The [[North]]
*[[Stony Shore]] men
*[[House Tallhart]]
| commander2 = [[File:House Greyjoy.svg|20px]] Prince [[Theon Greyjoy]] [[Dagmer Cleftjaw]] [[File:House Greyjoy.svg|20px]] [[Aeron Greyjoy]]
| commander1 = [[File:House Tallhart.svg|20px]] [[Benfred Tallhart]]†
| strength2 = 8 longships{{ref|ACOK|24}}
*''[[Sea Bitch]]''
*''[[Foamdrinker]]''
~200-250 ironmen<ref>[[Dagmer]] tells [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] that [[Asha Greyjoy|Asha]] has four or five times as many men in [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 37|''A Clash of Kings''-Chapter 37]]. Theon tells Asha she needed a thousand men to [[Taking of Deepwood Motte|take Deepwood Motte]] in [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 56|''A Clash of Kings''-Chapter 56]].</ref>
| strength1= Stony Shore villagers [[File:House Tallhart.svg|20px]] [[Wild Hares]]
| casualties2 = Light [[Todric]]†
| casualties1 = Various Stony Shore male villagers All Wild Hares
}}

The '''harrying of the Stony Shore''' begins the [[Iron Islands]]' campaign against the [[north]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{ref|ACOK|24}}{{ref|ACOK|37}}

==Prelude==
[[Theon Greyjoy]] is sent to [[Pyke]] as an envoy of [[Robb Stark]], [[King in the North]], offering his father [[Balon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]], an alliance and a strike against the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. Balon rejects the offer and instead plans to strike at the vulnerable north.{{ref|ACOK|11}} As part of the plan Theon, accompanied by [[Aeron Greyjoy]] and [[Dagmer|Dagmer Cleftjaw]], is to take eight longships and harry the [[Stony Shore]], sinking any ship chance met.{{ref|ACOK|24}}

Theon and his party attack a fishing village in the dark of the early morning, slaying most of the men and taking the women for [[salt wives]] or [[thrall]]s. A few men are allowed to escape and inform [[Torrhen's Square]].

==Wild Hares==

When news of [[ironborn]] raiding reaches Torrhen's Square, [[Leobald Tallhart]] sends [[Benfred Tallhart]] and his [[Wild Hares]] to investigate.{{ref|ACOK|35}} Expecting no trouble from the ironmen, Benfred and his party approach the Stony Shore without scouts, singing and talking loudly. In a crook of a road, the ironborn fall on the party, first loosing a flight of arrows from concealed positions. Theon leads the men-at-arms into hand-to-hand combat and massacres the northerners.{{ref|ACOK|37}}

The captured Benfred refuses to answer questions and insults the [[Drowned God]] within [[Aeron Greyjoy]]'s hearing. He is put to death on Theon's command, being drowned by Aeron and his followers.{{ref|ACOK|37}} Theon mortally wounds one of his ironborn, [[Todric]], after the drunken man squabbles over loot.{{ref|ACOK|37}}

==Aftermath==
After defeating the Wild Hares, Theon gives six of his eight longships to Aeron so he can continue harrying the coast, while the crew of Theon's ''[[Sea Bitch]]'' and [[Dagmer]]'s ''[[Foamdrinker]]'' advance inland.{{ref|ACOK|37}}{{ref|ACOK|46}}

By killing Benfred's party, the true size of the assault by the ironmen is kept secret a little longer, which allows the [[taking of Deepwood Motte]] and an [[fight at Torrhen's Square|attack on Torrhen's Square]].

==Quotes==
{{quote|[[Robb Stark|Robb]] will gut you, Greyjoy. He'll feed your turncloak's heart to [[Grey Wind|his wolf]], you piece of sheep dung.{{ref|ACOK|37}}}} - [[Benfred Tallhart]] to [[Theon Greyjoy]]

==Notes==
{{notes}}

==References==
{{references|2}}

{{Template:War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Battles|Stony Shore]]
[[Category:House Greyjoy battles|Stony Shore]]
[[Category:House Tallhart battles|Stony Shore]]
[[Category:The North]]
[[Category:War of the Five Kings|Stony Shore]]

[[zh:磐石海岸之战]]

Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages

2018-06-01T23:00:09Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Death */

__NOTOC__
{{Calculations Policy}}
'''Due to editing issues caused by the length of the calculations, the list is divided into four pages. Use the navigation box, or navigate here to [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)|page 2]], [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)|page 3]] or [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)|page 4]]. You are currently on page 1.'''

In the main series and novellas, George R.R. Martin does not state specifically in which year a character has been born or has died. This page lists the calculations to determine such years, years of birth mostly, but also years of death at times, as specific as is possible, for all characters for all this is possible.
This information then can be used in articles and serves to give a more complete image of the world of ''A Song of Ice and Fire''.

'''The Method''': The calculations have been made with a few simple rules.
*'''1''': A character, both male and female, will be at least 13 years old at the birth of his or her first born child. This age is chosen because of the marriages known in ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' (Maegor I got married at the age of 13, Princess Helaena Targaryen was 13 years old, Sansa Stark, though still 12 years old, would turn 13 in only a few days, placing her marriage in the year she would turn 13) and because of simple biology, looking at the fertility of both boys and girls.
*'''2''': When discussing siblings, it is assumed that there will be more than 9 months in between the births. Though technically siblings can differ only 9 months in age, this would require the mother to become pregnant within days of having given birth. It is assumed that the mother was allowed a short period of recovery after having given birth, and thus that siblings will be born at least 1 year (12 months) apart. This is only when discussing full-blood siblings. Siblings with the same father, but with a different mother, won't have this issue.
*'''3''': Where historic works are concerned, written by maesters, or sources recited from works written by maesters, it can be assumed that the age of a character stated in a year is the age that character would be turning that year. For example, Maegor I Targaryen was born in 12 AC. In historic works, his age in the year 25 AC will be stated as 13 years (the age he would be turning that year), without the maester writing the work checking whether the event being described occurred before or after Maegor’s nameday.<ref>Clarification [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/page-18#entry6434723]</ref> This goes for historical works, not for POV-information, like ''A Game of Thrones'' and its sequels, or ''The Hedge Knight'', and other tales of Dunk & Egg.

The characters are listed alphabetically, using full names. Maesters (like Maester Aemon), will also be listed alphabetically under their birth names, unless those aren't known.

Names that belong to several characters (for example, the name Walder Frey) will be listed alphabetically, but will have their nickname or relations listed in parentheses, so they can be distinguished from one another.

For calculations on placings of events, see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events|Calculations of Events]].

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Addam Osgrey]]==
===Birth===
Addam was 12 years old in 196 AC.{{Ref|TSS}} That givens him the following options:
* 11 turning 12, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13, placing his birth in 183 AC

No further specifications can be given. Addam was thus born in either {{Date|183}} or {{Date|184}}.

==[[Addam Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Addam was 15 years old in {{Date|129}}.{{Ref|TPATQ}} As the source for his age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing his birth in {{Date|114}}.

Addam Velaryon was thus born in {{Date|114}}.

==[[Aegon Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aegon was 12 years old when he died, in 196 AC.<ref name=GreatBastards>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Concerning_the_Great_Bastards/ Concerning the Great Bastards (April 06, 2004)]</ref>{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
Being 12 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 183 AC

Aegon's father, Daemon Blackfyre, married Aegons mother, Rohanne of Tyrosh, in 184 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that Aegon couldn't have been conceived earlier than 184 AC.

This eliminates 183 AC as a possible birth year for Aegon, leaving only {{Date|184}}.

==[[Aegon Frey (Bloodborn)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon Frey is at least one year older than his younger brother Rhaegar. Rhaegar was born no later than 273 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar Frey]])'', meaning that Aegon was born no later than one year before, in 272 AC.

Aegon was the firstborn child of his father Aenys Frey. Aenys was born no earlier than 240 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aenys Frey|Aenys Frey]])'', meaning that Aegon was born no earlier than 13 years after 240 AC, placing his first possible moment of birth in 253 AC.

Aegon was thus born in or between {{Date|253}} and {{Date|272}}.

''Note: Aegon's brother Rhaegar was born in or between 269 AC and 273 AC, making it more likely than Aegon was born closer to his maximum of 272 AC, than to his minimum of 253 AC. Though an actual specification cannot be given.''

==[[Aegon Frey (Jinglebell)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon is believed to be some 50 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|49}} That would place his birth roughly in {{Date|249}}.

No further specifications can be given. Aegon was thus born roughly in {{Date|249}}.

==[[Aegon V Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aegon was judged to be 8 or 9 in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}}

Aegon being 8 or 9 in 209 AC would give the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 201 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 200 AC
* 9 turning 10 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 199 AC

Aegon was known to have been both 10 years old and 11 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TMK}}
This leaves the following option:
* 10 turning 11 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 200 AC

In addition, Aegon is stated to have been 20 years old in {{Date|220}}, when he got married.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} According to rule three ([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Top|see top of page]]), as this is stated in a historic work, Aegon would have been turning 20 that year, meaning that he was born in 200 AC.

Aegon V Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|200}}.

==[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon's parents, Jaehaerys and Alysanne, got married in 50 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Their first child, Aegon,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} could thus have been born the earliest in 50 AC.

As Aegon will have been at least one year older than his younger sister Alyssa, Aegon will not have been born before 59 AC, one year before Alyssa's last possible year of birth ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyssa Targaryen|Alyssa Targaryen]])''.

Aegon was thus born in or between 50 AC and 59 AC.

==[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)]]==
===Birth===
''The World of Ice & Fire'' states that on the last day of {{Date|281}} it began to snow in King's Landing, and that it took only a fortnight for the Blackwater to freeze. That caused Aerys II to command the pyromancers to "drive off winter with their magics", which led to the pyromancers burning their wildfire along the walls of the Red Keep for a month. It is then stated that Rhaegar Targaryen wasn't at King's Landing at that moment, nor was he at Dragonstone "with Princess Elia and their young son, Aegon", as he had taken to the road "with the coming of the new year".{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Fall of the Dragons: The Year of the False Spring}} When exactly Rhaegar left is unclear.

Elia Martell married Prince Rhaegar in 280 AC, and their first child, Rhaenys, was born later that same year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} That mean that Elia and Rhaegar were married within the first three months of the year, and Rhaenys was thus born within the last three months of the year. After Rhaenys' birth, Elia went on bedrest for half a year.{{Ref|ADWD|61}} With Rhaenys's birth within the last three months of the year, Elia's bedrest would have lasted until any point in either the fourth, fifth or sixth month of 281 AC. ''(Note that Elia's bedrest might not have lasted precisely 6 months.)'' Aegon will have been conceived after Elia's bedrest had ended, and with a nine month pregnancy, he will thus have been born no earlier than very late in the year 281 AC, and no later than very early {{date|282}}. Per the visions in the [[House of the Undying]], Rhaegar was with Elia when he named Aegon.{{ref|acok|48}} Rhaegar left Elia and Aegon in early {{date|282}}, thereby confirming that Aegon cannot have been born later than very early {{Date|282}}.

When asked, ''The World of Ice & Fire'' co-author Elio Garcia stated that, in regards to the year of Aegon's birth, "''George, too, is unclear on this point.''"<ref>[TWOIAF Spoilers] Inconsistency or Intentional?: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/&do=findComment&comment=6435302 Ran (November 9, 2014)]</ref>

No further confirmation can be given. Aegon was thus born in either late {{Date|281}} or very early {{Date|282}}.

===Death===
Aegon died during the Sack of King's Landing. The Sack of King's Landing took place in {{Date|283}} ''(see the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Sack of King's Landing|Sack of King's Landing]]'').

Aegon thus died in {{Date|283}}.

==[[Aegor Rivers]]==
===Birth===
Aegor is known to have been 24 years old at the Redgrass Field in {{Date|196}}.<ref name=GreatBastards></ref> This would give Aegor the following options:
*23 turnign 24 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 172 AC
*24 turning 25 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 171 AC

Aegor's mother, Barba Bracken, gave birth to Aegor after Aegon had ascended to the throne. Aegon ascended to the throne in {{Date|172}}. Barba was Aegons fifth mistress. As Aegons sixth mistress, Melissa, “reigned” for five years, and was replaced in {{Date|177}}, meaning she became Aegons mistress in {{Date|172}}, thereby confirming that Barba had seized to be Aegons mistress in 172 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

In addition, Aegor was born a fortnight before Princess Daenerys, who was born in {{Date|172}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} As Aegor was born ''before'' Daenerys's birth in 172 AC, but after Aegon IV became King in 172 AC, his birth is confirmed to have occured in {{Date|172}} as well.

Aegor Rivers was thus born in {{Date|172}}.

===Death===
Aegor was 69 years old when he died.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Knowing that Aegor was born in {{Date|172}}, following “rule 3”, this means that Aegor died in {{Date|241}}.

==[[Aelor Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aelor and his twin sister Aelora were the eldest children of Prince Rhaegel Targaryen, who was born in or between 173 AC and 177 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel Targaryen]])''. As Rhaegel will have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his twins, this places Aelor's birth no earlier than 186 AC. However, in {{Date|211}}, Aelor and his twin are mentioned as Rhaegel's children, with the description of them still being "children",{{ref|TSS}} indicating they were still young at the time, and thus that Aelor had not yet reached manhood, therefore had not yet turned 16.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ Age of Majority (November 4, 1999)]</ref> As it is possible Aelor would turn 16 later than year, this places his birth no earlier than 195 AC.

By {{Date|217}}, Aelor had been married to his twin-sister Aelora,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating a minimum age of 13 (see rule #1), placing his birth no later than 204 AC.

No further specifications can be given, Aelor was thus born in or between {{Date|195}} and {{Date|204}}.

==[[Aelora Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aelora and her twin brother Aelor were the eldest children of Prince Rhaegel Targaryen, who was born in or between 173 AC and 177 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel Targaryen]])''. As Rhaegel will have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his twins, this places Aelora's birth no earlier than 186 AC. However, Aelora's twin, Aelor, could not have been born any earlier than 195 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelor Targaryen|Aelor Targaryen]])'', placing Aelora's birth no earlier than 195 AC as well.

By {{Date|217}}, Aelora had been married to her twin-brother Aelor,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating a minimum age of 13 (see rule #1), placing her birth no later than 204 AC.

No further specifications can be given, Aelora was thus born in or between {{Date|195}} and {{Date|204}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon (Targaryen)]]==
===Birth===
{{Date|198}} has been stated Aemon's year of birth in ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]''.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}

In addition, it is known that Aemon went to the Citadel at the age of 9 or 10.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} It is known that Aemon was at the Citadel during the Ashford Tourney in {{Date|209}} already.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Many_Questions/ Many Questions (October 14, 1998)]</ref> With Aemon's birth having been in {{Date|198}}, he would have turned 9 in {{Date|207}}, and 10 in {{Date|208}}, showing that Aemon either went to the Citadel in {{Date|207}}, {{Date|208}} or {{Date|209}} (9 turning 10).

==[[Aemon Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aemon was 12 years old when he died, in 196 AC.<ref name=GreatBastards></ref>
Being 12 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 183 AC

Aemons father, Daemon Blackfyre, married Aemons mother, Rohanne of Tyrosh, in 184 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that Aemon could not have been conceived earlier than 184 AC.

This eliminates 183 AC as a possible birth year for Aemon, leaving only {{Date|184}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne got married in 50 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Their first child, Aegon,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: The Targaryen Lineage}} could thus have been born the earliest in 50 AC.
Aemon had his first child born in 74 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} He would have been at least 13 years old upon Rhaenys's birth, and thus, he was born no later than 61 AC. As Aemon is the third born child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: The Targaryen Lineage}} he could not have been born before 52 AC. Aemon was thus born in or between 52 AC and 61 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aemon was thus born between {{Date|52}} and {{Date|61}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)]]==
===Death===
Aemon is known to have died defending his brother, King Aegon IV Targaryen, from the brothers of Ser Terrence Toyne. Terrence's brothers wanted to take revenge for Terrence's death, which occurred in {{Date|178}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} It is unknown how long after his death, Terrence's brothers tried to take revenge.

It is known that both Aemon and Naerys, his sister, died during Aegon IV's reign, and that Naerys died a year after Aemon.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Aegons reign ended in {{Date|184}}, meaning that Aerys's last possible year of death was 184 AC. And thus Aemons last possible year of death was 183 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aemon died in or between 178 AC and 183 AC.

==[[Aenys Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aenys was at least a year younger than his elder brother, Haegon I Blackfyre, who was born in 189 AC the earliest ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Haegon I Blackfyre|Haegon I Blackfyre]])''. This means that one year later, 190 AC, is the first possible year of birth for Aenys.

Aenys had two older brothers.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} All of the children of Daemon I had been born before the First Blackfyre Rebellion began in early {{Date|196}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that 196 AC, early in the year, is the last possible moment for Aenys's youngest brother to have been born. Which, in turn, means that 194 AC is the last possible year of birth for Aenys.

No further specifications can be given. Aenys was thus born in or between 190 AC and 194 AC.

==[[Aenys Frey]]==
===Birth===
Aenys Frey is younger than his brother Emmon by at least one year. Emmon was born in {{Date|239}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Emmon Frey|Emmon Frey]])'', meaning that Aenys was born in 240 AC the earliest.

Aenys is older than his younger sister Perianne by at least one year. Perianne was born in 248 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perriane Frey|Perriane Frey]])'', meaning that Aenys was born no later than one year before, in 247 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aenys was thus born in or between {{Date|240}} and {{Date|247}}.

==[[Aerion Targaryen]] (Brightflame)==
===Birth===
Aerion was the second born son of Maekar I Targaryen. This means that Aerion was born at least 1 year after his older brother Daeron. Daeron was born in 190 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daeron Targaryen (The Drunken)|Daeron Targaryen]])'', meaning that Aerion was born no earlier than 191 AC.

Aerion was allowed to participate in the Tourney at Ashford in {{Date|209}},{{Ref|THK}} meaning he would have been at least 15 years old. The last possible year Aerion could have turned 15 was thus 209 AC, meaning that he would have been born in 194 AC the latest.

Ser Duncan the Tall judged Aerion to be near his own age (with Duncan himself being 16 or 17 years old) in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} However, “near his own age” can also mean a year or so older or younger, thus Aerion could be born between {{Date|191}} and {{Date|194}}, which offers no further specification.

No further specifications can thus be given. Aerion was thus born in or between {{Date|191}} and {{Date|194}}.

==[[Aeron Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Aeron was 16 years old or older when he named his ship ''The Golden Storm''. {{Ref|aFfC|1}} Aeron's ship went down during the Greyjoy Rebellion in {{Date|289}},{{Ref|aFfC|1}} showing that Aeron had turned 16 at least by {{Date|289}}, placing his birth no later than {{Date|273}}.

Aeron's brother Urrigon was 14 years old when he died,{{Ref|aFfC|1}} in 283 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Ways and the New}} Aeron was younger than Urrigon, making him 13 or younger in 283 AC. If Aeron was 13 years old in 283 AC, he was born in either 270 AC (12 turning 13 in 283 AC), or 269 AC (13 turning 14 in 283 AC). This places Aeron's birth in 269 AC or later.

Aeron was thus born in or between 269 AC and 273 AC.

==[[Aeryn Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aeryn was the sixth child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} She was at least one year younger than her older sister Daella, and at least seven years older than her youngest sibling, Gael. Daella was born in 54 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)|Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)]])'', meaning that Aeryn was born no earlier than 55 AC.

Gael was born in 83 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Gael Targaryen|Gael Targaryen]])''. Thus, Aeryn would have been born the latest 7 years prior, in 76 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aeryn was thus born in or between 55 AC and 76 AC.

==[[Aerys I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aerys was the secondborn son of King Daeron II Targaryen. This means he was thus born at least 1 year after his elder brother Baelor, who was born in 170 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]])''. This would make Aerys's first possible year of birth 171AC.

However, it is stated that the Aerys's aunt Daenerys was born after Daeron II, Aerys's father, himself already had a son, not “sons”, thereby indicating that Daenerys was born after Baelor, but before Aerys. Daenerys was born in 172 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)]])'', so the earliest that Aerys could have been born, would be the year 172 AC (placing his birth behind Daenerys’ birth in the year).

Aerys was older than his brother Maekar, who was born the latest in 178 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar I Targaryen]])''. Between Aerys and Maekar is one other brother, meaning that Aerys was born at least 2 years before Maekar. This makes 176 AC the last possible year of birth for Aerys.

No further specifications can be given. Aerys was thus born in or between {{Date|172}} and {{Date|176}}.

==[[Aerys II Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aerys II was 18 years old when he came into his throne in 262 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} This gives Aerys the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 244 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 243 AC

As the source for Aerys's age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Aerys's birth in {{Date|244}}

Aerys was thus born in {{Date|244}}.

==[[Alayaya]]==
===Birth===
Alayaya is known to have been 16 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|15}} That leaves the following options for her:
* 15 turning 16 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 283 AC
* 16 turning 17 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 282 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alayaya was thus born in either {{Date|282}} or {{Date|283}}.

==[[Alequo Adarys]]==
===Death===
Alequo died six years after the War of the Ninepenny Kings ended in {{Date|260}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} placing his death in {{Date|266}}.

==[[Alerie Hightower]]==
===Birth===
Alerie Hightower is known to be younger than her husband, Mace Tyrell.{{Ref|aSoS|19}} Mace Tyrell was born in {{Date|256}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Mace Tyrell|Mace Tyrell]])'', meaning Alerie was born in 257 AC or later.

Alerie's first born child was born in {{Date|276}} the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Willas Tyrell|Willas Tyrell]])''. Alerie would have been at least 13 years old during Willas's birth, meaning that Alerie will not have been born any later than 263 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Alerie was thus born in or between {{Date|257}} and {{Date|263}}.

==[[Alesander Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alesander was born at least one year before his sister Alyx, who was born in 282 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyx Frey|Alyx Frey]])''. This makes Alesanders first possible year of birth one year before, 281 AC.

Alesander's father Symond was born the earliest in 252 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Symond Frey|Symond Frey]])''. Symond would have been at least 13 years old when Alesander was born, meaning that 265 AC is the earliest possible year of birth for Alesander.

No further specifications can be given. Alesander was thus born in or between {{Date|265}} and {{Date|281}}.

==[[Alester Norcross]]==
===Birth===
Alester is 8 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} He is 9 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} That gives Alester the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 299 AC, and 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 291 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, and 9 turning 10 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alester was thus born in either {{Date|290}} or {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alicent Hightower]]==
===Birth===
Alicent was 18 years old when she got married in {{Date|106}}.{{Ref|TRP}} That gives her the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 106 AC, placing her birth in 88 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 106 AC, placing her birth in 87 AC

However, as the source for Alicent's age in 106 AC concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing her birth in {{Date|88}}

Alicent Hightower was thus born in {{Date|88}}.

==[[Alla Tyrell]]==
===Birth===
Alla is known to be close to Sansa Stark's age.{{Ref|aSoS|6}} Sansa Stark was born in {{Date|286}}. This places Alla's birth roughly around {{Date|286}} as well.

==[[Alliser Thorne]]==
===Birth===
Ser Alliser was a man of some 50 years in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Being roughly 50 in {{Date|298}} places his birth roughly in {{Date|248}}.

No further specifications can be given. Ser Alliser was born in roughly {{Date|248}}.

==[[Alyn Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alyn has been mentioned to have been 3 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and 4 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in {{Date|299}} gives the following options:
* 2 turning 3, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 295 AC

Being 4 years old in {{Date|300}} gives the following options:
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 4 turning 5, placing his birth in 295 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alyn was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Alyn Haigh]]==
===Birth===
Alyn is at least 1 year younger than his older brother Donnel. Donnel was born in 255 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Donnel Haigh|Donnel Haigh]])'', meaning that Alyn was born at least 1 year later, in 256 AC.

Alyn is a squire, a position which can be granted to a child from the age of 8.<ref name=Squire>Generally, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/&page=3#comment-6686954 one seems to be at least 8 years old when becoming a squire], though he can also be older</ref> This means that Alyn cannot be younger than 8 years in {{Date|299}}, meaning the youngest Alyn can be is 7 turning 8 in {{Date|299}}, which would place his birth in 291 AC. So Alyn was born no later than 291 AC.

Alyn was born in or between {{Date|256}} and {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alyn Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Alyn Velaryon was the younger brother of Addam Velaryon.{{Ref|TPATQ}} Addam was born in {{Date|114}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Addam Velaryon|Addam Velaryon]])''. Thus, Alyn was born at least one year later the earliest, in {{Date|115}}.

No further specifications can be given. Alyn was thus born in {{Date|115}} or later.

''Note: It would seem that Alyn was born rather close to 115 AC, as he believed that he could get a place as a Regent of King Aegon III in 132 AC. If born in 115 AC, he would have been 17 years old. Born any later, would make him younger.''
''In addition, Alyn was given command over a mission to sail against the Stepstones later in 132 AC, and was given command as well when he sailed against the Red Kraken in 133 AC/134 AC. Someone who is not yet considered an adult in Westeros (16 years), would be unlikely to be given the command over such missions, nor would someone who isn't yet an adult by Westerosi law have any chance at getting a council seat as being a Regent to a King.''

===Death===
Alyn Velaryon had bastard twins with Princess Elaena Targaryen, after Elaena was freed from the Maidenvault in {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Alyn went away, by ship, and never returned. It is unknown when Alyn left Westeros, but a year after his disappearance, Elaena gave up hope for his return, and agreed to wed elsewhere.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} This marriage was Elaena's first, to Ossifer Plumm, in {{Date|176}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Thus, by {{Date|176}}, Alyn had already died (or so history would record it).

As it is unknown how much time passed between Elaena agreeing to marry elsewhere, and her actually marrying in 176 AC, it is technically possible that Alyn's disappearance occured rather quickly after Elaena having been freed from the Maidenvault. Therefore, Alyn's death thus can be said to have occured in or between {{Date|171}} and {{Date|176}}. No further specifications can be given.

''Note: As it is most likely that only little time passed between Elaena agreeing to marry elsewhere, and Elaena actually marrying, Alyn's actual disappearance seems to have appeared closer to 176 AC than to 171 AC.''

==[[Alys Arryn]]==
===Birth===
Alys was the younger sister of Jon Arryn.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Jon Arryn was born in or between 217 AC and 220 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Arryn|Jon Arryn]])'', so Alys was born at least one year after Jon's first possible year of birth, placing her birth in 218 AC or after.

Alys gave birth to nine children, first eight daughters, then one son. The youngest of the daughters gave birth to a son, Harrold Hardyng.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Harrold was born in either 281 AC or 282 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Harrold Hardyng|Harrold Hardyng]])''. This means that in 282 AC at the latest, Alys's youngest daughter would have been at least 13 years old. In addition, as this concerns Alys's 8th daughter, Alys herself would have been at least 20 years old when this daughter was born, meaning that Alys was at least 33 years old when Harrold was born. That places Alys's birth no later than 249 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Ronnel was thus born in or between 218 AC and 249 AC.

==[[Alys Karstark]]==
===Birth===
Alys Karstark is 15 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|44}}{{Ref|aDwD|49}} That gives her two options:
* 14 turning 15 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 285 AC
* 15 turning 16 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alys was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Alys Stackspear]]==
===Death===
Alys Stackspear died giving birth to her son, Damon.<ref name=Westerlands>The World of Ice and Fire: [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ The Westerlands - Unabridged version]</ref> Damon was born in either 244 AC or 245 AC ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Damon Lannister (son of Jason)|Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]])'', indicating that Alys died in either 244 AC or 245 AC. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Alys Stone]]==
===Birth===
Alys is known to have been 2 years old in {{Date|300}}.<ref>The Winds of Winter Sample Chapter, Alayne</ref> That gives her the following options:
*1 turning 2 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 298 AC
*2 turning 3 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 297 AC
No further specifications can be given. Alys was thus born in either 297 AC or 298 AC.

==[[Alysane Mormont]]==
===Birth===
Alysane is almost of an age with Asha Greyjoy, suggesting Alysane is either a few years younger, or a few years older.{{Ref|aDwD|42}}
Asha Greyjoy was born in either 275 AC or 276 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Asha Greyjoy|Asha Greyjoy]])'', which places Asha's date of birth in or between {{Date|273}} and {{Date|278}}.

Seeing as how Alysane has a 9 year old daughter (girl was 9 in {{Date|300}},{{Ref|aDwD|42}} so born in either 291 AC or 290 AC) in {{Date|300}}, and seeing as how she must have been at least 13 when the girl was born, Alysane was at least 13 years old in either 291 AC or 290 AC, placing her birth no later than 278 AC.
278 AC differs two years with 276/275 AC minimally. Asha's description about Alysane's age suggests an age difference of a few years, Alysane seems to have been born in or between 276 AC and 278 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Alysane was thus born in or between ~{{Date|273}} and {{Date|278}}.

==[[Alysanne (daughter of Aegon IV)]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne's mother, Megette, was the mistress of King Aegon IV from {{Date|155}} until {{Date|158}}. Alysanne is listed as the first, and thus supposedly eldest, of four children.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} This would place Alysanne's birth in {{Date|155}}.

==[[Alysanne Bulwer]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne Bulwer is 8 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|6}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} She is still 8 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} This shows that Alysanne was 7 turning 8 in 299 AC, and 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alysanne Osgrey]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne was 7 when she was send to King's Landing as a hostage after the Blackfyre Rebellion, and 20 when she died in the Great Spring Sickness,{{Ref|TMK}} in either 209 AC or 210 AC.

Being 20 years old in either 209 AC or 210 AC gives the following options:
* 19 turning 20 in 209 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 209 AC, placing her birth in 188 AC
* 19 turning 20 in 210 AC, placing her birth in 190 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 210 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC

The Blackfyre Rebellion ended in 196 AC.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Maekar I Targaryen}} Alysanne was 7 when she was taken to King's Landing. It is unknown when the hostages were taken exactly (in ''a Feast for Crows'', House Blackwood is given 6 months to send a hostage to King's Landing, for example). If Alysanne was 7 years old in 196 AC, that gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7 in 196 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC
* 7 turning 8 in 196 AC, placing her birth in 188 AC

If she had been send to King's Landing as a hostage at a later moment, her birth would have occured later. None of the three options given above can be eliminated.

No further specifications can be given. Alysanne was thus born in either {{Date|188}}, {{Date|189}}, or {{Date|190}}.

===Death===
Alysanne is known to have died due to the Great Spring Sickness at the age of 20.{{Ref|TSS}} The Spring Sickness claimed victims in both {{Date|209}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} and {{Date|210}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} It currently cannot be specified during which year Alysanne died.

==[[Alysanne Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne’s birth was confirmed in the reading of ''The Sons of the Dragon'' from the upcoming ''Fire and Blood'' to have been {{Date|36}}.<ref>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/?p=6134038 ''The Sons of the Dragon'' reading LonCon 2014]</ref>

===Death===
Alysanne predeceased her husband, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.{{Ref|TRP}} Jaehaerys died in 103 AC.{{Ref|TRP}}
Alysanne's youngest daughter, Princess Gael, died in {{Date|99}}, and Alysanne is said to have died within a year of Gael’s death.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} With Gael’s death in 99 AC, Alysanne thus died in either 99 AC or 100 AC.

Jaehaerys and Alysanne were married in 50 AC, and said to have been married for 46 years. The couple had two falling outs, The First Quarrel, and, The Second Quarrel. The Second Quarrel lasted from 92 AC until 94 AC, and the First Quarrel is stated to have lasted one or two years.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} When the year of marriage, 50, is added to the years Jaehaerys and Alysanne were married, 46, and the time of the Second Quarrel, 2, the year 98 AC is reached. With the First Quarrel having lasted either 1 or 2 years, no better clarification can be given on the year of death of Alysanne, as we reach either 99 AC (98+1) or 100 AC (98+2).

No further specification can be given. Alysanne died in either 99 AC or 100 AC.

==[[Alyssa Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa's eldest child was Lothar Frey. Lothar was born in 266 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lothar Frey|Lothar Frey]])'', meaning that Alyssa was born no later than 13 years prior, placing her birth no later than {{Date|253}}. No minimum birth year can be given.

===Death===
Alyssa’s youngest child was Tyta Frey, who was born in 269 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Tyta Frey|Tyta Frey]])''. This means that Alyssa died no earlier than 269 AC.

Alyssa's husband was Walder Frey. She was his fourth wife. Walders fifth wife gave him no children, but Walder sixth wife, Bethany Rosby, did. Bethany's eldest child by Walder was born no later than 278 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. This means that Perwyn was conceived no later than 278 AC, and thus that the marriage of Bethany and Walder will have taken place no later than 278 AC. Since it is possible that Walder's fifth wife, [[Sarya Whent]], was married to him only for a short time, before dying, and since it is possible that Walders fourth wife, Alyssa, had died only shortly before Walders marriage to Sarya, Alyssa could have died in early 278 AC the latest.

No further specifications can be given. Alyssa thus died between {{Date|269}} and {{Date|278}}.

==[[Alyssa Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa is the second born child of Jaehaerys I and Alysanne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Alyssa is at least one year older than Aemon. Aemon was born in 61 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])'', so Alyssa would have been born in 60 AC the latest.

As Alyssa is the second born child, she would have been born in 51 AC the earliest, one year later than her brother Aegon ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])''.

Alyssa was thus born in or between 51 AC and 60 AC.

==[[Alyssa Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa Velaryon was 15 years old in {{Date|22}}.{{Ref|tsotd}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing her birth in {{Date|7}}

==[[Alyx Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alyx has been mentioned to have been 17 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 17 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 16 turning 17 in {{Date|299}}, and 17 turning 18 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|282}}.

Alyx Frey was thus born in {{Date|282}}.

==[[Amarei Crakehall]]==
===Birth===
Amarei's eldest son, Hosteen, was born in 258 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])''. Amarei will have been at least 13 years old at Hosteens birth, placing her birth no later than {{Date|245}}. No minimum birth year can be given.

===Death===
Amarei died before Catelyn Tully was born.{{Ref|AGOT|59}} Catelyn was born in 265 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Tully]])'', making 265 AC the last possible year for Amarei to have died.

Amarei's youngest son Raymund was born in 264 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Raymund Frey|Raymund Frey]])'', making 264 AC the earliest possible year for Amarei to have died.

Amarei died in either 264 AC or 265 AC. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Ambrose Butterwell]]==
===Birth===
Ambrose was 50 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TMK}} That gives him the following options:
* 49 turning 50 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 161 AC
* 50 turning 51 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 160 AC

No further specifications can be given. Ambrose was thus born in either {{Date|160}} or {{Date|161}}.

==[[Amerei Frey]]==
===Birth===
Amerei has been mentioned to have been 16 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} This leaves two options for Amerei:
* 15 turning 16 in {{Date|299}}, placing her birth in 283 AC
* 16 turning 17 in {{Date|299}}, placing her birth in 282 AC

Jaime Lannister judges Amerei to be “some 18 years” halfway through {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|30}} If Amerei is 18 years old in {{Date|300}}, this gives the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 282 AC
* 18 turning 19 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 281 AC

282 AC is the only overlapping year. Amerei was thus born in {{Date|282}}.

==[[Androw Frey]]==
===Birth===
Androw has been mentioned to have been 3 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and 4 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in {{Date|299}} gives the following options:
* 2 turning 3, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 295 AC

Being 4 years old in {{Date|300}} gives the following options:
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 4 turning 5, placing his birth in 295 AC

No further specifications can be given. Androw was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Ardrian Celtigar]]==
===Birth===
Ardrian Celtigar is known to be an old man in {{Date|299}}, but not as old as ancient Lord Estermont.{{Ref|aCoK|65}} If it is Lord Eldon Estermont who is described as “ancient” (as there is some confusion amongst the Estermonts, see [[House Estermont/Theories]]), than Ardrian would be younger than Eldon. Eldon was born in or between 228 AC and 232 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Eldon Estermont|Eldon Estermont]])'', meaning that Eldon was born in 228 AC the earliest, and that Ardrian was born at least one year later, possibly more. That places Ardrians birth no earlier than {{Date|229}}. No maximum can be given.

==[[Areo Hotah]]==
===Birth===
Areo Hotah came to Dorne with Lady Mellario of Norvos. He swore his vows at the age of 16, indicating that when he came to Dorne, he was either 16 years old or older.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} Hotah had arrived in Dorne by the time of Tyrion Lannisters birth,{{Ref|aSoS|70}} which took place in {{Date|273}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} It is possible that Hotah and Mellario had arrived earlier.

This places Hotah's birth in {{Date|257}} or before. No further specifications can be given.

''Note: The year {{Date|257}} as Areo's year of birth is an absolute maximum. It seems highly likely that he is somewhat older, and thus born somewhat earlier than 257 AC.''

==[[Arianne Martell]]==
===Birth===
Arianne is 23 year old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|40}} This leaves two options:
* 22 turning 23 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 277 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 276 AC

Arianne mentions she was 7 years old when Elia Martell died in 283 AC.<ref name="twow-arianne">[[The Winds of Winter]], [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> Being 7 in 283AC gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7, placing her birth in 276 AC
* 7 turning 8, placing her birth in 275 AC

The year 276 AC is the only overlapping year. Arianne was thus born in {{Date|276}}.

==[[Arlan of Pennytree]]==
===Birth===
Ser Arlan of Pennytree died in 209 AC at an age “closer to sixty than fifty”.{{Ref|THK}} Closer to sixty than fifty means that Ser Arlan was between the age of 56 and 59, possibly to turn 60 later in the year, giving him the following possibilities:
* 55 turning 56 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 153 AC
* 56 turning 57 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 152 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 151 AC
* 58 turning 59 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 150 AC
* 59 turning 60 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 149 AC

No further specifications can be given. Arlan was thus born in or between {{Date|149}} and {{Date|153}}.

''Note: as Arlan is said to have seen the last dragon alive when he was a boy, the year 153 AC for Arlans birth seems highly unlikely, as it was 153 AC when the last dragon died.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}''

==[[Arthur Dayne]]==
===Birth===
Arthur Dayne was a member of the Kingsguard in {{Date|276}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} At the age of fifteen, Jaime Lannister was the youngest to join the Kingsguard ever,{{Ref|ASOS|11}}{{Ref|AFFC|16}} indicating Arthur was ''at least'' sixteen years old when he joined the Kingsguard. As 276 AC is the year of the first mention of Arthur being a Kingsguard knight, he was ''at least'' sixteen years old in 276 AC, though possibly older. This means that Arthur Dayne was born in 260 AC the latest.

No further specifications can be given. Arthur Dayne was born in 260 AC or before.

==[[Arwood Frey]]==
===Birth===
Arwood would have been at least 13 years old when his firstborn child was born. His firstborn child is Ryella Frey, who was born in 294 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Ryella Frey|Ryella Frey]])'', meaning that Arwood was born the latest 13 years prior, in 281 AC.

Arwoods father Hosteen would have been at least 13 years old when Arwood was born. Hosteen was born in 250 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])'', making Arwoods first possible moment of birth 13 years later, in 263 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Arwood was thus born in or between {{Date|263}} and {{Date|281}}.

==[[Arwyn Frey]]==
===Birth===
Arwyn is known to have been 14 years old in {{Date|299}},{{Ref|aSoS|49}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 14 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 13 turning 14 in {{Date|299}}, and 14 turning 15 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|285}}.

==[[Arya Stark]]==
===Birth===
Arya is 9 years old when the royal court is visiting Winterfell in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|7}} Arya tells Roose Bolton she is 10 years old when he takes Harrenhal in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|47}} Arya is still 10 after Joffrey Baratheon's wedding, in {{Date|300}}, when she's on the ship to Braavos.{{Ref|aFfC|6}} With Arya being 10 in both 299 AC and 300 AC, Arya was 9 turning 10 in 299 AC and 10 turning 11 in 300 AC. This also means that Arya was 8 turning 9 in 298 AC. Arya was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Asha Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Asha is 3 years older than her younger brother Theon.{{Ref|aCoK|11}} Theon was born in either 278 AC or 279 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Theon Greyjoy|Theon Greyjoy]])''. With Asha being 3 years older than Theon, Asha would have been born in either 276 AC or 275 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Asha was thus born in either {{Date|275}} or {{Date|276}}.

==[[Ashara Dayne]]==
===Birth===
Ashara Dayne is known to have been "in her thirties" in {{Date|300}}, had she lived.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Myriad_of_Questions/ A Myriad of Questions (March 27, 2002)]</ref> This would mean that Ashara, in 300 AC, was between the ages of 31 and 39, though it is possible she would be turning 40 later in the year. This would place Ashara's birth in or between 260 AC and 269 AC.
No further specifications can be given.

==[[Aurane Waters]]==
===Birth===
Aurane Waters is known to have been 22 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|16}} This gives Aurane the following options:
* 21 turning 22 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 278 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC

No further specifications can be given. Aurane was born in either {{Date|277}} or {{Date|278}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Baelon's first child was born in 77 AC. Baelon woud have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his first born child, meaning that Baelon was born in 64 AC the latest.
Baelon was the fourth born child of Jaehaerys I and Alysanne, who got married in 50 AC. This means that the first possible moment of Baelons birth would have been in the fourth year of marriage, which would be 53 AC.

Baelon was thus born in or between 53 AC and 64 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Baelon was thus born in or between {{Date|53}} and {{Date|64}}.

===Death===
Baelon's death has been confirmed to have occurred in {{Date|101}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}

==[[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]]==
===Birth===
Baelor Targaryen was 39 years old when he died in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} This gives Baelor the following options:
* 38 turning 39 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 170 AC
* 39 turning 40 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 169 AC

It is known that Baelor was 17 years old when Princess Daenerys, his aunt, wed Prince Maron Martell.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} Daeron II started the negotiations for Daenerys's marriage soon after he became King (he became king in 184 AC), and the negotiations lasted 2 years, where Maron agreed to be betrothed to Daenerys, once she was of age. Daenerys was married to Maron a year later.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}

With Baelor's possible years of birth being 170 AC and 169 AC, Baelor was 17 years old in either
* 186 AC (born in 169 AC, having been 16 turning 17)
* 187 AC (born in 169 AC, having been 17 turning 18)
* 187 AC (born in 170 AC, having been 16 turning 17)
* 188 AC (born in 170 AC, having been 17 turning 18)

According to “rule 3”, the second and fourth option are not valid, as this is sourced by a historical work from Yandel. This leaves only 186 AC and 187 AC for the possible year of Baelor having been 17, and thus as the date for Daenerys's wedding.
As at least 3 years passed between Daeron II ascending the throne (in 184 AC) and Daenerys and Maron marrying, 186 AC is no longer an option.

This shows that, according to Yandel, Baelor turned 17 in 187 AC, placing his birth in 170 AC.

Baelor Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|170}}.

==[[Baelor I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Baelor was 17 years old in {{Date|161}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} As the source for his age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Baelor’s birth in {{Date|144}}

==[[Balerion]]==
===Birth===
Balerion was around 200 years old when he died{{Ref|ASOS|8}} in {{Date|94}}.{{Ref|TRP}} This places Balerion's birth near 107 BC, due to there not being a year "0". However, Balerion is known to have been alive already when the Targaryens left the Valyrian Freehold for Dragonstone, which occurred in [[126 BC]],{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} 220 years before his death, implying that Balerion had been born in 126 BC or before, but likely not much before.

==[[Balerion (son of Aegon IV)]]==
===Birth===
Balerion was the youngest of three children of Bellegere Otherys and King Aegon IV Targaryen. Bellegere and Aegon were together from {{Date|161}} until {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} This would place Balerion’s birth in {{Date|163}} the earliest, at least one year after his elder sister Narha, and in {{Date|172}} the latest.

Balerion was thus born in or between {{Date|163}} and {{Date|172}}.

==[[Balon Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Balon was the fourth son of Quellon Greyjoy.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} Thus, he would have been at least 9 months younger than his elder sibling, Donel, Quellon's third son.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} As Donel and Balon have different mothers,{{Ref|AFFC|1}} following rule #2, it is possible that they were born in the same year. Donel was born no earlier than 255 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Donel Greyjoy|Donel Greyjoy]])'', placing Balon's birth no earlier than 255 AC as well.

Balon's third child, Asha, was born in either 275 AC or 276 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Asha Greyjoy|Asha Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Balon was ''at least'' fifteen years old at her birth (being a minimum of 13 years old at the birth of his eldest child, and a minimum of 14 at the birth of his second child). As Asha's last possible year of birth is 276 AC, and Balon would have been at least 15 years old at her birth, Balon was thus born no later than 261 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Balon was thus born in or between 255 AC and 261 AC.

==[[Barba Bracken]]==
===Birth===
Barba was 16 years old in {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Barba's birth in {{Date|155}}.

==[[Barristan Selmy]]==
===Birth===
Barristan was 23 when he was raised to the Kingsguard during the reign of Jaehaerys II, thus in either 259 AC, 260 AC, 261 AC, or262 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|57}}{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|67}}{{Ref|aDwD|55}} This gives Barristan the following options:
* 22 turning 23 in 259 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 259 AC, placing his birth in 235 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 260 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 260 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 261 AC, placing his birth in 238 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 261 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 239 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 238 AC

This gives Barristan the options of 235 AC to 239 AC

It is known Barristan slew Maelys I Blackfyre before joining the Kingsguard,{{Ref|ASOS|67}} which Barristan is known to have done in 260 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Thus, Barristan cannot have joined the Kingsguard in 259 AC, eliminating the first two options given above. Therefore, Barristan was born in 236 AC, 237 AC, 238 AC, or 239 AC.

In {{Date|300}}, Barristan thinks to himself it has been 53 years since the tourney at Blackhaven, when he was 10.{{Ref|aSoS|24}}{{Ref|aSoS|67}}{{Ref|aDwD|59}} This means the tourney at Blackhaven occurred in 247 AC. Being 10 years old in 247 AC, gives the following options:
* 9 turning 10 in 247 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 10 turning 11 in 247 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

This leaves only the options 236 AC and 237 AC, eliminating 235 AC, 238 AC, and 239 AC.

Barristan is known to be 63 years old in the year 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|59}} This leaves two options:
* 62 turning 63 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 63 turning 64 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

Further, Barristan was 61 years old in {{Date|298}} during the Tourney of the Hand.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Barristan Selmy}} This leaves the following options:
* Either 60 turning 61 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* Either 61 turning 62 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

As well, Barristan is known to have been 16 years old in {{Date|253}}.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Barristan Selmy}}{{Ref|AWOIAF| Duncan}}{{Ref|ASOS|67}} That gives the following two options:
*Being 15 turning 16 in 253 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
*Being 16 turning 17 in 253 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

Each of these entries show that the options of 235 AC, 238 AC and 239 AC are eliminated, leaving only two options.

Barristan was 57 when winning a tourney.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} This tourney took place in 294 AC.{{Ref|AGOT|27}} Barristan being 57 in 294AC means he was:
* 56 turning 57 in 294 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 294 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
This gives no further clarification

Barristan, who was 61 years old during the Tourney of the Hand in 298 AC, was also 61 when he was fired from the Kingsguard by Joffrey Baratheon.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} It is unknown in which year this event takes place (either in late 298 AC or early 299 AC):
* 60 turning 61 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 61 turning 62 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 61 turning 62 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
(Due to being already 61 in {{Date|298}}, Barristan could not have been 60 turning 61 in 299 AC, which is why this option is not available.)

This gives no further specification.

Barristan was named to the Kingsguard at the age of 23 only after killing Maelys I Blackfyre.{{Ref|ASOS|67}} Barristan killed Maelys during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, in {{Date|260}}, late in the year.<ref>Tywin Lannister returned from the war and began to demand his father's bannermen pay their debts. This led to a fight between House Lannister and House Tarbeck, which escalated until Lord Tytos forced a peace, which was said to have lasted “not quite a year”. In late 261 AC, Tywin Lannister found a way to legally break the peace.</ref>
* If Barristan was born in 236 AC, he would have been 23 turning 24 in 260 AC
* If Barristan was born in 237 AC, he would have been 22 turning 23 in 260 AC

Both options remain.

Thus Barristan Selmy was thus born in either {{Date|236}} or {{Date|237}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Barsena]]==
===Birth===
Barsena is roughly 30 years old in 300 AC,{{Ref|aDwD|52}} placing her birth roughly around {{Date|270}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bella]]==
===Birth===
Bella was conceived during the Battle of the Bells, which took place in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Battle of the Bells|Battle of the Bells]])''.{{Ref|aSoS|29}}{{Ref|aDwD|24}} After the Battle of the Bells, Eddard Stark was married to Catelyn Tully. They conceived a child within a fortnight of their wedding, Robb, who was born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Robb Stark|Robb Stark]])''. Since Robb was conceived after Bella was conceived, and Robb was both conceived and born in {{Date|283}} Bella will thus have been born in {{Date|283}} as well.

==[[Bellenora Otherys]]==
===Birth===
Bellenora was the eldest of three children of Bellegere Otherys and King Aegon IV Targaryen. Bellegere and Aegon were together from {{Date|161}} until {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
This would place Bellenora's birth in {{Date|161}} the earliest, and in {{Date|170}} the latest (as she would have two younger sibling).

Bellenora was thus born in or between {{Date|161}} and {{Date|170}}.

==[[Ben]] (Orphan)==
===Birth===
Ben is 6 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|37}} That gives him the following options:
* 5 turning 6 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 294 AC
* 6 turning 7 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 293 AC

No further specifics can be given. Ben was born in either {{Date|293}} or {{Date|294}}.

==[[Ben Beesbury]]==
===Birth===
Ben Beesbury was at least 80 years old when he became a potential suitor to Arianne Martell. He died a few years later.{{Ref|aFfC|40}}

It is unknown when Doran Martell began to propose betrothals to Arianne. It is most likely that he did not do this while she was too young, though it definitely occurred after the secret document was signed. The document was signed before Ser Willam Darry got sick. Darry got sick when Daenerys Targaryen was 5 years old{{Ref|awoiaf| Daenerys Targaryen}}, so either in 289 AC or 290 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daenerys Targaryen (Stormborn)|Daenerys Targaryen]])''. This makes 290 AC the last possible year where Darry and Oberyn Martell could have signed the contract.

In 290 AC, Arianne Martell would have been turning 14. Since Arianne was 14 years old when Daemon Sand asked for her hand in marriage,{{Ref|aFfC|40}} it is possible that Doran Martell started here, though possibly he began earlier.

If Doran began in 290 AC with proposing marriages, that would be the first year that Ben Beesbury might have been considered. Ben has been mentioned in 300 AC to have been dead for a few years (he died a few years after having been proposed as a suitor, and in 300 AC is thus dead). That suggests that between the proposal and his death at least 2 years had passed. Since it is mentioned he died a few years after the proposal, and not that he died “this year”, there seem to be at least 3 years in between the proposal and 300 AC. This would mean that Beesbury was at least 80 years old in 297 AC the latest, and in 290 AC the earliest.

Being 80 years old in 297 AC (possibly turning 81 later in the year), would place Bens birth in 216 AC. Being at least 80 years old in 290 AC would place Beesbury's birth in 210 AC or later.

Ben Beesbury was thus born in or between {{Date|210}} and {{Date|217}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Benfred Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
After Benfred has formed a group of lances called the Wild Hares in {{Date|299}}, his uncle Leobald describes the group to exist of boys "none older than nineteen years",{{Ref|acok|16}} indicating that Benfred is 19 years old at most. As it is possible that Benfred will turn 20 later that year, he was born no earlier than {{Date|279}}.

Benfred's younger sister, Eddara, was born no later than {{Date|290}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Eddara Tallhart|Eddara Tallhart]])''. As Benfred will be at least one year older than his younger sister, he cannot have been born after 289 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Benfred was thus born in or between {{Date|279}} and {{Date|289}}.

==[[Benfrey Frey]]==
===Birth===
Benfrey is an older brother of Olyvar, Roslin and Willamen, and a younger brother of Perwyn. Perwyn was born no earlier than 270 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. Benfrey comes next, so the earliest he could have been born is one year later than Perwyn, meaning that Benfrey was born no earlier than 271 AC.

Willamen comes after Benfrey, and Willamens earliest possible year of birth is 280 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Willamen (Frey)|Willamen]])'', meaning that Benfrey was born at least one year before Willamen, meaning that Benfrey was born no later than 279 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Benfrey was thus born in or between {{Date|271}} and {{Date|279}}.

==[[Benjen Stark]]==
===Birth===
Benjen Stark was the younger brother of Brandon, Eddard and Lyanna Stark.{{Ref|aSoS|24}} Lyanna was his first elder sibling. She was born in either {{Date|266}} or {{Date|267}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lyanna Stark|Lyanna Stark]])''. That Benjen was born after Lyanna, shows that he would have been at least one year younger than her, placing his birth in {{Date|267}} the earliest, though it is possible he was born later.

''Note: Benjen tells Jon Snow that he was younger than Jon when getting truly drunk for the first time. Jon is, at that moment, 14 years old.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}. This means that Benjen got drunk for the first time when he was 13 years old (possibly turning 14 later that year ), or younger when he got "well and truly drunk" for the first time.''

==[[Benjicot Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Benjicot was 11 years old in 130 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} That gives him the following options:
* 10 turning 11 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 119 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 118 AC

Following “rule 3” (see top of the page), the second option is not valid, leaving only 119 AC as a possible year of birth.

Benjicot was thus born in {{Date|119}}.

==[[Beren Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
Beren Tallhart is 9 years old during the Harvest Feast in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} That gives him the following options:
* 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC
* 9 turning 10 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 289 AC

Later on in 299 AC, Beren has turned 10.{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} Being both 9 and 10 years old during 299 AC, shows that Beren turned 10 in 299 AC, and was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Beric Dondarrion]]==
===Birth===
Beric Dondarrion was almost 22 years old when he went out to bring Gregor Clegane to justice.{{Ref|aGoT|44}} This means he was still 21 years old. It is known that this event occured in {{Date|298}}, since Eddard Stark mentions Robert Baratheon has been the King for 15 years after Beric has left King's Landing,{{Ref|aGoT|47}} placing this events still in {{Date|298}} (Robert Baratheon was crowned in 283 AC{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}}).This means that Beric has the following options:
* 20 turning 21 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC
* 21 turning 22 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC

No further specifications can be given. Beric is thus born in either {{Date|276}} or {{Date|277}}.

===Death===
Beric died his seventh and final time three days after the Red Wedding.{{Ref|ASOS|Epilogue}}{{Ref|AFFC|42}} Robb Stark was preparing to march to Moat Cailin, and to attack it at the first day of {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|ASOS|45}} Moat Cailin is located at the northern border of the Neck, whereas the Twins are located south of the Neck,{{Ref|TLOIAF| Westeros}} and the time to cross the Neck has been established to be 12 days.{{Ref|AGOT|15}} Since Robb was to leave the day after the wedding, and believed he could be in position to attack Moat Cailin by the first day of {{Date|300}}, he thus seemed to be certain a journey stated earlier to last at least for about 12 days could be completed before then. Having been 12 days away from Moat Cailin, with Beric dying dying on the third day, Beric's death thus occured before the new year began, in {{Date|299}}.

==[[Betha Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Betha was 19 years old when she married Prince Aegon Targaryen in {{Date|220}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} As rule #3 applies, this would place Betha's birth in {{Date|201}}

==[[Bethany Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
The girl is judged to be no older than 7 in 300 AC by Lord Bracken.{{Ref|aDwD|48}} Lord Tytos Blackwood later confirmed that Bethany is actually 8 years old.{{Ref|aDwD|48}} Being 8 years old in 300 AC gives Bethany the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 291 AC

No further specifications can be given. Bethany was thus born in either {{Date|291}} or {{Date|292}}.

''Note: Since Lord Bracken believes that Bethany cannot be older than 7, it seems likely that she was born in 292 AC. If she had been born in 291 AC, she would have been turning 9 later during the year.''

==[[Bethany Bracken]]==
===Birth===
Bethany was the younger sister of Barba Bracken, who was born in {{Date|155}} ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Barba Bracken|Barba Bracken]])''. This would means that Bethany was born in {{Date|156}} or later.

No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bethany Rosby]]==
===Birth===
Bethany's firstborn child, Perwyn Frey, was born in 278 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. Bethany will have been at least 13 years old at Perwyns birth, placing her birth no later than {{Date|265}}. A minimum birth year cannot be given.

===Death===
Bethany's youngest child was born in 282 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Roslin Frey|Roslin Frey]])''. That means that Bethany was still alive in 282 AC at least, though she could have died during the birth, or later in the year. The first possible year in which Bethany died is thus .

Bethany was Walder Frey's sixth wife. In 285 AC, Walder's seventh wife has given birth to Arwyn Frey ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arwyn Frey|Arwyn Frey]])''. This means that Arwyn was conceived in 284 AC, and that thus Walders marriage to his sixth wife took place no later than 284 AC. This means that Bethany died no later than 284 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Bethany thus died in or between {{Date|282}} and {{Date|284}}.

==[[Boremund Baratheon]]==
===Birth===
Boremund was the firstborn child of Alyssa Velaryon and Lord Robar Baratheon. Alyssa and Robar married in {{Date|50}}, half a year after Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys]] turned 16. This places their wedding at least 6 months into the year {{Date|50}}, meaning that their firstborn, Boremund, could not have been born in {{Date|50}} anymore, as a pregnancy lasts 9 months, making the first possibility of his birth {{Date|51}}.

Boremund's younger sister Jocelyn was born in {{Date|61}} the latest ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jocelyn Baratheon|Jocelyn Baratheon]])''. That means that Boremund was born at least a year before, in 60 AC.

Boremund was thus born in or between 51 AC and 60 AC.

''Note: Boremund's mother was born in {{Date|7}}.{{Ref|tsotd}} As menopause generally occurs around the age of ~50, Boremund cannot have been born any later than ~57 AC. However, since there is no set age at which menopause occurs, it cannot be used to state a firm maximum.''

===Death===
Boremund is known to have still been alive at the Great Council of 101 AC.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} By the start of the Dance of the Dragons in early 129 AC, Boremund had died.{{Ref|tpatq}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Stormlands: House Baratheon}}

No further specifications can be given. Boremund died in or between {{Date|101}} and {{Date|129}}.

==[[Boy]]==
===Birth===
Boy described as a "chunky boy of fifteen" by Jaime Lannister{{Ref|asos|11}} and is described as 15 or 16 years old by Arya Stark{{Ref|asos|13}} in 299 AC. That gives him the following options:
* Having turned 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC
* Having turned 16 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 283 AC
* Being 16 in 299 AC, to be turning 17 later that year, placing his birth in 282 AC

No further specifications can be given. Boy was thus born in 282 AC, 283 AC, or 284 AC.

==[[Bradamar Frey]]==
===Birth===
Bradamar has been mentioned to have been 10 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 10 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means he was 9 turning 10 in {{Date|299}}, and 10 turning 11 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in {{Date|289}}.

Bradamar was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Bran Stark|Brandon Stark (Bran)]]==
===Birth===
Bran is 7 years old in {{Date|298}}{{Ref|aGoT|1}}, the day the news of Jon Arryn's death arrives at Winterfell (an event known to have taken place in {{Date|298}}){{Ref|aGoT|2}}. Bran turns 8 a while later.{{Ref|aGoT|24}} He is still 8 years old after the year has turned into {{Date|299}}, after the Walders have arrived at Winterfell.{{Ref|aCoK|4}}. Bran turns 9 before news of Oxcross reaches Winterfell.{{Ref|aCoK|28}}{{Ref|aCoK|35}} This is an event known to have happened in 299 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#War of the Five Kings|War of the Five Kings]])''. With Bran being both 8 and 9 during 299 AC, shows that he was 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, and was therefore born in {{Date|290}}.

==[[Brandon Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
Brandon was 14 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} That gives the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 285 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Brandon was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Brienne of Tarth]]==
===Birth===
When Brienne was no older than 13, Renly Baratheon had just turned 16.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} Renly was born in 277 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Renly Baratheon|Renly Baratheon]])''. This means that Renly turned 16 in 293 AC. With Brienne having just turned 13 in 293 AC, this places her birth in {{Date|280}}.

Concluded can be that Brienne was born in {{Date|280}}.

==[[Bronn]]==
===Birth===
Bronn is said to have been in his early to mid-thirties, as stated by GRRM after the release of a Clash of Kings,<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Bronns_Age Bronn's Age (June 05, 1999)]</ref> meaning that Bronn in in his early to mid-thirties in 299 AC. That would place his birth between {{Date|268}} and {{Date|264}}.

==[[Bryan Frey]]==
===Birth===
Bryan Frey would have been born at least one year after his older sister Walda. Walda was born the earliest in 280 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Walda Frey (Fair Walda)|Walda Frey (Fair Walda)]])'', meaning that the first possible year of birth for Bryan is 281 AC.

Bryan is a squire in {{Date|299}}, meaning that the youngest he could possibly have been in {{Date|299}} was 8.<ref name=Squire></ref> Turning 8 in {{Date|299}} would place Bryan's birth in 291 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Bryan Frey was thus born in or between {{Date|281}} and {{Date|291}}.

==[[Bryce Caron]]==
===Birth===
Bryce's younger brother had been betrothed to [[Brienne Tarth]] when Brienne was 7 years old.{{Ref|AFFC|14}} Bryce's younger brother was three years older than Brienne,{{Ref|AFFC|14}} indicating that Bryce, at least one year older than his younger brother, would have been at least 4 years older than Brienne. Brienne was born in {{Date|280}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Brienne of Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]])'', meaning that Bryce was born in 276 AC or before.

No further specifications can be given. Bryce was thus born in {{Date|276}} or before.

==[[Bryen]]==
===Birth===
Bryen was at least 80 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aSoS|68}} This places his birth in {{Date|220}} or before. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bryen Caron]]==
===Death===
Bryen died together with his wife, daughters and second son, who was 12 at the time.{{Ref|AFFC|14}} Bryen's younger son was three years older than Brienne of Tarth, who was born in {{Date}280}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Brienne of Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]])'', placing his birth in {{Date|277}}. As his son was 12 years old when all fell ill and died, and was born in {{Date|277}}, he would have been 12 in either 289 AC (11 turning 12) or 290 AC (12 turning 13), indicating that Bryen died in either 289 AC or 290 AC.

==[[Brynden Tully]]==
===Birth===
When Jaime Lannister was a squire (which he was from the age of 11 until the age of 15), he went to Riverrun. Jaime notes he was a squire “as green as summer grass”, indicating that this likely took place in one of the earlier years of his being a squire (at the age of 11, 12 or 13). At this event, Jaime met Brynden Tully. Jaime remembers that Brynden had been younger than Jaime was when remembering it (34), and Jaime himself was younger than his own squire (who was 15) was at that moment. {{Ref|aFfC|33}}

This means that when Jaime was 11, 12, 13 or 14 years old, meaning that his visit to Riverrun occurred in either 277 AC, 278 AC, 279 AC, and 280 AC or 281 AC. During these years, Brynden Tully was 33 years old at the maximum, though it is possible that Brynden would be turning 34 later in the year.

If Jaime's visit to Riverrun took place in:
* 277 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 243 AC
* 278 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 244 AC
* 279 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 245 AC
* 280 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 246 AC
* 281 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 247 AC

This shows that Bryndens earliest year of birth is 243 AC. If Brynden had been any younger than 33 (to be turning 34 later that year) during Jaime's first visit to Riverrun, Brynden's birth would take place later. If the event itself took place in one of the later years, Brynden would have been born later. The year 243 AC is therefore Brynden's earliest possible year of birth.

Brynden was a young knight during the War of the Ninepenny Kings,{{Ref|AWOIAF| Brynden Tully}} in {{Date|260}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

Knighthood can be received from the age of 15.<ref name=Knighthood>Generally, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/&page=3#comment-6686954 one seems to be at least 15 years old] - though usually is at least a few years older - upon receiving knighthood</ref> This means that Brynden was at least 15 years old during the war, which took place in 261 AC the latest. Turning 15 in 260 AC would place Bryndens birth in 245 AC. If Brynden had been at least 15 years old in 260 AC, he could not have been born any earlier than 245 AC, placing his birth in 245 AC or earlier.

No further specifications can be given. It can be concluded that Brynden was born in or between {{Date|243}} and {{Date|245}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Catelyn Tully]]==
===Birth===
Catelyn is two years older than her sister Lysa.{{Ref|AGOT|34}} At one point, Catelyn described a memory, during which she herself was no older than Sansa (who was 12 at that time), Lysa younger than Arya (who was 9, soon to turn 10) and Petyr Baelish even younger still.{{Ref|AGOT|71}} This indicates that Petyr was younger than Lysa by at least one year (otherwise, it would have stated that Petyr was the same age as Lysa had been at that point in time).

Sansa and Arya are two years apart in age.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|7}}{{Ref|AGOT|15}} However, looking at the moment during the year their namedays take place, it is clear that Arya's nameday falls early in the year, while Sansa's nameday falls at the end of the year. So even though they are born 2 years apart,{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|7}}{{Ref|AGOT|15}} they actually differ about 2 years and a few months in age.

Looking at Catelyn's memory, she states there that she and Lysa are further apart in age than Sansa and Arya, yet she and Lysa still qualify as being two years apart in age. So Catelyn and Lysa differ nearly 2,5 years in age. Petyr was "younger still" during the memory, meaning he was at least 1 year younger than Lysa (otherwise they would have had the 'same age'). So between Catelyn and Petyr seems to be at least 3 years in age.

Petyr was born in {{Date|268}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Petyr Baelish|Petyr Baelish]])'', and if Catelyn is at least 3 years older, that would place her birth no later than in {{Date|265}}.

Amarei Crakehall died before Catelyn Tully was born.{{Ref|AGOT|59}} Amarei's son Merrett was born in {{Date|262}} ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Merrett Frey|Merrett Frey]])''. Amarei had two younger sons after Merrett, meaning that Amarei couldn't have died before 264 AC. As Catelyn could only have been born after Amarei's death, Catelyn cannot have been born before 264 AC.

Thus, Catelyn Tully was born in either {{Date|264}} or {{Date|265}}. No further specifications can be given.

===Death===
Catelyn dies during the Red Wedding,{{Ref|aSoS|51}} the news of which arrives at King's Landing before Joffrey's wedding,{{Ref|aSoS|53}} which will take place on the first day of {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aSoS|4}} The Red Wedding has thus occurred in {{Date|299}}, meaning that Catelyn died in {{Date|299}}

==[[Cerelle Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Cerelle was 3 years old in {{Date|212}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Cerelle's birth in {{Date|209}}.

===Death===
Cerelle became Lady of Casterly Rock in {{Date|212}}, after her father Tybolt died. She died less than a year later, after which the seat was inherited by her uncle, Gerold.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} Gerold ruled for 31 years, and died in {{Date|244}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} This places Cerelle's death in {{Date|213}}.

==[[Cersei Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cersei has been mentioned to have been 6 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} This gives the following options:
* 5 turning 6 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 293 AC
* 6 turning 7 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC

No further specifications can be given about Cersei Frey. She was born in either {{Date|292}} or {{Date|293}}.

==[[Clement]]==
===Birth===
Brother Clement was 48 years old when he died in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|31}} That gives the following options:
* 47 turning 48 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 252 AC
* 48 turning 49 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 251 AC

No further specifications can be given. Brother Clement was thus born in either {{Date|251}} or {{Date|252}}.

==[[Cleos Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cleos Frey is the eldest son of Emmon Frey and Genna Lannister. Both Emmon and Genna would have been at least 13 years old at the time of his birth. Emmon was born in either 237 AC or 238 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Emmon Frey|Emmon Frey]])'', Genna was born in either 245 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Genna Lannister|Genna Lannister]])''. Genna is younger than her husband Emmon, and thus the measure used for calculating.

With Genna having been born in 245 AC, and with her needing to have been at least 13 years old when Cleos was born, Cleos was born no earlier than 13 years after 245 AC, making 258 AC the first possible year of birth for Cleos.

Cleos's eldest son Tywin was born no later than 288 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Tywin Frey|Tywin Frey]])''. Cleos would have been at least 13 years old when Tywin was born, meaning that Cleos was born no later than 13 years prior to 288 AC, making the year 275 AC the last possible year of birth for Cleos.

No further specifications can be given. Cleos Frey was thus born in or between {{Date|258}} and {{Date|275}}.

==[[Cley Cerwyn]]==
===Birth===
Cley was 14 years old during the Harvest Feast in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This gives him the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 285 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Cley was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Clydas]]==
===Birth===
Clydas is at least 60 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|10}} That places his birth in {{Date|240}} or earlier.

==[[Colmar Frey]]==
===Birth===
Colmar was 11 years old in both 299 AC and 300 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}}{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 11 years old in both 299 AC and 300 AC means that Colmar was 10 turning 11 in {{Date|299}}, and 11 turning 12 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in {{Date|288}}.

==[[Corlys Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Corlys Velaryon was 79 years old when he died in {{Date|132}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As the source for Corlys's age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, thereby placing Corlys's birth in {{Date|53}}

==[[Cregan Karstark]]==
===Birth===
Cregan Karstark is past 50 in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|49}} This places his birth roughly in {{Date|249}}.

''Note: Cregan's brother Arthor is judged to be 50 years old in 300 AC<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', Theon I</ref> That suggests Cregan will not be that much older than 50 himself either.''

==[[Cregan Stark]]==
===Death===
Cregan Stark's son Rickon died in one of the final battles during the Conquest of Dorne. This battle occured in either 157 AC or 158 AC. Rickon is named Cregan's heir at this point in history, indicating that Cregan still ruled Winterfell. Thus, Cregan died in 157 AC or after. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Creighton Longbough]]==
===Birth===
Creighton was in his fifties{{Ref|awoiaf| Creighton Longbough}} in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} That means in 300 AC he was 51 years old at the youngest, and 59 years old at the latest, though it is possible he would be turning 60 later in the year. That gives him the following options:
* 50 turning 51 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 249 AC
* 51 turning 52 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 248 AC
* 52 turning 53 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 247 AC
* 53 turning 54 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 246 AC
* 54 turning 55 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 245 AC
* 55 turning 56 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 244 AC
* 56 turning 57 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 243 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 242 AC
* 58 turning 59 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 241 AC
* 59 turning 60 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 240 AC

No further specifications can be given. Creighton was thus born in or between {{Date|240}} and {{Date|249}}.

==[[Cressen]]==
===Birth===
Cressen mentions he is not far from his 80th nameday in early {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}} That shows Cressen is still 79 years old.
Being 79 years old in {{Date|299}} gives Cressen the following options:
* 79 turning 80 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 220 AC
* 79 turning 80 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 219 AC

No further specifications can be given. Cressen was born in either {{Date|219}} or {{Date|220}}.

===Death===
Cressen died after the [[Red Comet]] had already appeared in the sky. The Red Comet is visible for the first time in {{Date|299}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Turning of the years, Main Series|298 AC to 299 AC]])''. Cressen thus died in {{Date|299}}.

==[[Cynthea Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cynthea has been mentioned to have been 9 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 9 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 8 turning 9 in {{Date|299}}, and 9 turning 10 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 290 AC.

Cynthea was thus born in {{Date|290}}.

==[[Cyrenna Swann]]==
===Birth===
Cyrenna Swann gave birth to her first born child, Jared, in either 249 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jared Frey|Jared Frey]])''. With her firstborn child born in 249 AC the latest, and with Cyrenna having been at least 13 years old when her eldest child was born, Cyrenna cannot have been born any later than 13 years prior to 249 AC, in 236 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Cyrenna was thus born in {{Date|236}} or before.

===Death===
Cyrenna was the second wife of Walder Frey. Walder's eldest child by his third wife, Hosteen, was born no later than 258 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])''. That means that Hosteen was conceived no later than 258 AC, and thus that Walder married his third wife no later than 258 AC. This means that Cyrenna could have died no later than 258 AC.

Cyrenna's youngest son, Luceon, was born in 249 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Luceon (Frey)|Luceon (Frey)]])'', meaning that 249 AC is the first possible year in which Cyrenna could have died.

No further specifications cannot be given. Cyrenna thus died in or between {{Date|249}} and {{Date|258}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Dacey Mormont]]==
===Birth===
Dacey Mormont was born at least one year before her sister Alysane. Alysane was born in {{Date|278}} the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alysane Mormont|Alysane Mormont]])''. This means that Dacey was born {{Date|277}} the latest.

Dacey's mother Maege would have been at least 13 years old when Dacey was born. [[Maege Mormont]] was born the earliest in {{Date|239}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Maege Mormont|Maege Mormont]])'', meaning that Dacey could have been born the earliest in {{Date|252}}.

No further specifications can be given. Dacey Mormont was thus born in or between {{Date|252}} and {{Date|277}}, though it seems most likely, considering the ages of Maege's other children, that Dacey was born close to {{Date|277}}.

==[[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Daella was married in {{Date|80}}, and gave birth to her first child in {{Date|82}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} That means that in {{Date|82}}, she would have been at least 13 years old, meaning that she was born no later than 69 AC. However, Daella is known to have lived at least until the age of 16,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} and thus was at least 16 years old when she died in 82 AC. That means that Daella was born no later than 66 AC.

Daella is the fifth born child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} who were married in {{Date|50}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Thus, Daella would have been born no earlier than 54 AC, one year after Baelon ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])'', and the fifth year of the marriage of Jaehaerys and Alysanne.

No further specifications can be given. Daella was thus born in or between 54 AC and 66 AC.

==[[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)]]==
===Birth===
Daella was at least one year younger than her brother Aemon, but at least one year older than her brother Aegon. As Aemon was born in {{Date|198}},{{Ref|AWOIAF| Aemon}} and Aegon in {{Date|200}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V Targaryen]])'', Daella would have been born in 199 AC.

Daella was thus born in {{Date|199}}.

==[[Daemon II Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Daemon was 7 years old in 196 AC, and 22 in 211 AC.{{Ref|TMK}}
Being 7 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7, placing his birth in 189 AC
* 7 turning 8, placing his birth in 188 AC

Being 22 in 211 AC gives the following options:
* 21 turning 22, placing his birth in 189 AC
* 22 turning 23, placing his birth in 188 AC

No further specifications can be given. Daemon was thus born in either 188 AC or 189 AC.

===Death===
Daemon was captured after his rebellion failed in {{Date|211}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} He was kept alive, as this would prevent Aegor Rivers from crowning his brother Haegon the new Blackfyre Pretender. Haegon was crowned such eventually, and began his own rebellion in {{Date|219}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} Since Haegon was able to launch his own rebellion, Daemon will have died before, making Haegon the new Pretender. Thus, Daemon died in or between 211 AC and 219 AC.

No further specifications can be given.

==[[Daemon III Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Daemon III was the eldest son of Haegon I Blackfyre,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} who was born in 189 AC the earliest ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Haegon I Blackfyre|Haegon I Blackfyre]])''. Haegon would have been at least 13 years old when his first child was born, meaning that Daemon III was born no earlier than 202 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Daemon was born in or after 202 AC.

==[[Daemon Sand]]==
===Birth===
Daemon Sand was 14 years old when Arianne Martell was 14 years old.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} Arianne Martell was born in {{Date|276}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arianne Martell|Arianne Martell]])''. She would have been 14 years old in 290 AC (13 turning 14) and 291 AC (14 turning 15).
So Daemon was 14 years old in either 290 AC or 291 AC. That gives him the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 290 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 290 AC, placing his birth in 275 AC
* 13 turning 14 in 291 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 291 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC

Daemon is known to be older than Arianne, though not by much.<ref name="twow-arianne">''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> As Arianne Martell was born in {{Date|276}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arianne Martell|Arianne Martell]])'', Daemon will have been born either the same year, or before, eliminating 277 AC as a possibility.

No further specification can be given. Daemon was thus born in either 275 AC or 276 AC.

==[[Daemon Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daemon died at the age of 49 in 130 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} This gives him the following options:
* 48 turning 49 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 81 AC
* 49 turning 50 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 80 AC

Following rule #3, this eliminates the option of 80 AC, and places Daemon's birth in {{Date|81}}.

==[[Daena Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daena was the third born child of King Aegon III and Queen Daenaera. {{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineages}} She was thus at least one year younger than her brother Baelor, who was born in {{Date|144}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor I Targaryen|Baelor I Targaryen]])'', placing her birth no earlier than {{Date|145}}.

Daena was married to her brother Baelor in {{Date|160}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} meaning that she would have been at least 13 years old in 160 AC, thereby placing her birth no later than {{Date|147}}.

Daena was 16 years old when Baelor ascended the throne in {{Date|161}}.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Three_Maidens_in_the_Tower Three Maidens in the Tower (June 27, 2006)]</ref> As this would concern a more historical work reference, Daena thus turned 16 the year Baelor ascended the throne, and thus, was born in {{Date|145}}.

Daena Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|145}}.

==[[Daenaera Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Daenaera Velaryon was 6 years old in {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, meaning that Daenaera was born in {{Date|127}}.

==[[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]] (daughter of Aegon IV)==
===Birth===
Daenerys Targaryen was born when her brother Daeron II Targaryen was already married and already had a son of his own.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Targaryen_History Targaryen History (April 20, 2008)]</ref> Daeron's eldest son is Baelor Breakspear, born in 170 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]])'', showing that Daenerys was born the earliest in 170 AC. Further specification, however, is possible.

Daenerys was born two years after Daemon Blackfyre,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} who was born in 170 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} That places Daenerys's birth in 172 AC.

Daenerys was thus born in {{Date|172}}.

==[[Daenerys Targaryen]] (daughter of Aerys II)==
===Birth===
Eddard Stark mentions that Daenerys Targaryen is 14 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|35}} This leaves the following possibilities:
* 13 turning 14 in {{Date|298}}, placing her birth in {{Date|284}}
* 14 turning 15 in {{Date|298}}, placing her birth in {{Date|283}}

In addition, it is known that Daenerys learns she is pregnant on her 14th nameday.{{Ref|aGoT|23}} Daenerys's pregnancy is discussed on two occasions in King's Landing, after the Tourney of the Hand has ended. The Tournament of the Hand of the King occurs at least 6 months into {{Date|298}}, if not more, giving an indication, but not specifying that Daenerys turned 14 in {{Date|298}}.

When Dany is following the comet, she mentions she is still 14 years old.{{Ref|aCoK|12}} The comet has appeared in the sky in {{Date|299}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Turning of the years, Main Series|298 AC to 299 AC)]]''.{{Ref|aGoT|66}} This means that Daenerys has been mentioned to have been 14 years old in both {{Date|298}} and in {{Date|299}}, eliminating 283 AC as Daenerys's possible birth year, leaving only the option 284 AC.

Daenerys was thus born in {{Date|284}}.

==[[Daenora Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daenora's elder siblings were born no earlier than 195 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelor Targaryen|Aelor Targaryen]] & [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelora Targaryen|Aelora Targaryen]])'', indicating that Daenora could not have been born any earlier than one year later, in 196 AC.

However, in {{Date|211}}, Daenora's two siblings are mentioned as the only children of their father, Prince Rhaegel,{{Ref|TMK}} indicating that Daenora was born no earlier than 211 AC herself.

In {{Date|215}}, Daenora's father, Prince Rhaegel, died,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating that Daenora could not have been born any later than {{Date|216}}, nine months after Rhaegel's death.

No further specifications can be given. Daenora was thus born in or between {{Date|211}} and {{Date|216}}.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V)]]==
===Birth===
Daeron was 9 years old when he was betrothed to Olenna Redwyne in 237 AC. He was 18 years old in 246 AC, when he broke the betrothal.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} On both occasions, rule #3 applies, placing Daerons birth in {{Date|228}}.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aerys II)]]==
===Death===
Daeron was born in {{Date|269}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} He lived for only half a year,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} placing his death in either {{Date|269}}, if he was born early in the year, or {{Date|270}}, if he was born later in the year.
No further specifications can be given.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)]]==
===Birth===
Daeron was 18 years old in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} This gives him the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 191 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 190 AC

No further indication can be given. Daeron was born in either {{Date|190}} or {{Date|191}}.

===Death===
Daeron's daughter Vaella was born in {{Date|222}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} That means that Daeron had been alive at least until {{Date|221}}, as Vaella's conception occured 9 months before her birth, and as it is unknown when Vaella's birth occured in the year, it is possible that the year had turned between conception and birth. This makes {{Date|221}} Daeron's first possible year of death.

Daeron predeceased his father Maekar, who died in {{Date|233}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} That means that Daeron could have died at late as {{Date|233}}, only earlier in the year than his father.

No further specifications can be given. Daeron thus died in or between {{Date|221}} and {{Date|233}}.

==[[Daeron I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daeron I Targaryen was 14 years old when he came into his throne in 157 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|14}}{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} Being 14 in 157 AC leaves the following possibilities:
* 13 turning 14 in 157 AC, placing his birth in 143 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 157 AC, placing his birth in 142 AC

It is also known that Daeron was 18 years old when he died in 161 AC, which gives the same possibilities as above.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}

As it is the work of Maester Yandel which stated that Daeron was 14 when he ascended the throne in {{Date|157}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} rule #3 applies, eliminating the option of 142 AC, thereby placing Daeron's birth in 143 AC.

Daeron I was thus born in {{Date|143}}.

==[[Daeron Velaryon]]==
===Death===
Daeron Velaryon died fighting in the Stepstones.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} The battles in the Stepstones occured after Lord Unwin Peake became Hand of the King, which occured in {{Date|133}}, but before Lord Alyn Velaryon was send out to fight Lord Dalton Greyjoy. Alyn Velaryon could not have been send out to sail against Greyjoy after {{Date|134}}, as {{Date|134}} is the year Dalton Greyjoy died.

Therefore, the fighting in the Stepstones occured in either 133 AC or 134 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Daeron thus died either in {{Date|133}} or {{Date|134}}.

==[[Dalbridge]]==
===Birth===
Dalbridge had been the squire for King Jaehaerys II.{{Ref|awoiaf| Dalbridge}} Jaehaerys reigned from 259 AC until 262 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} This means that Dalbridge had been a squire to Jaehaerys in 262AC the latest. With the minimum age of 8 for squires,<ref name=Squire></ref> Dalbridge had been at least 8 years old in 262 AC. This is the absolute youngest that Dalbridge could have been, showing that the absolute latest year in which he could have been born was 254 AC (8 years prior to 262 AC).

No further specifications can be given. Dalbridge was thus born in {{Date|254}} or before.

==[[Dalton Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Dalton was 16 years old in 129 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Red Kraken}} That gives him the following options:
* 15 turning 16 in 129 AC, placing his birth in 113 AC
* 16 turning 17 in 129 AC, placing his birth in 112 AC

As the sources for this information are the historical works of Maesters Yandel and Gyldyan, rule #3 applies, and the option 112 AC is eliminated. Dalton was thus born in {{Date|113}}.

==[[Damion Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Damion Lannister was the son of Damon Lannister. Damon was born in either 244 AC or 245 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Damon Lannister (son of Jason)|Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]])''. Damon would have been at least 13 years old at Damion's birth, showing that Damion's first possible year of birth is 257 AC.

Damion would have been at least 14 years old at the birth of his second born child, Lanna.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Lannister Lineage}} Lanna's last possible year of birth in 286 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lanna Lannister|Lanna Lannister]])'', showing that Damion was born no later than 272 AC.

No further specification can be given. Damion was thus born in or between 257 AC and 272 AC.

==[[Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]]==
===Birth===
Damon Lannister was the eldest trueborn child of Jason Lannister. According to semi-canon sources,<ref name=ConCarolinas>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/ConCarolinas_Reading ConCarolinas Reading (June 02, 2014)]</ref> Jason was married to Damons mother, Alys Stackspear, at the age of 15. Jason was born in {{Date|229}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)]])'', and as the source for Jason's age at the time of marriage concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing the wedding in {{Date|244}}. As Alys was already pregnant with Jason's child at the time of their wedding,<ref name=ConCarolinas></ref> Damon was born within 9 months of the wedding, thus either in 244 AC, the same year as the marriage, or 245 AC, the next year (if the conception had occurred less than 9 months before the turning of the year).

No further specification can be given

==[[Damon Vypren]]==
===Birth===
Damon is the younger brother of Elyana Vypren, so he is at least one year younger than her. Elyana was born in 264 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Elyana Vypren|Elyana Vypren]])'', meaning that Damon was born in 265 AC the earliest.

In {{Date|299}}, Damon is known to have been a knight.{{ref|asos|49}} Knighthood is generally received from the minimum age of 15,<ref name=Knighthood></ref> meaning that Damon was ''at least'' 15 years old in 299 AC, placing his birth no later than 284 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Damon was thus born in or between {{Date|265}} and {{Date|284}}.

==[[Dancer]]==
===Birth===
Dancer, the horse, was 2 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|37}} This gives Dancer two options:
* 1 turning 2, placing her birth in 296 AC
* 2 turning 3, placing her birth in 295 AC

No further specifications are known. Dancer was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Danwell Frey]]==
===Birth===
Danwell is younger than his brother Symond by at least one year. Symond was born the earliest in 251 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Symond Frey|Symond Frey]])'', meaning that Danwells earliest possible year of birth is 252 AC.

Danwell is older than his younger brother Merrett by at least one year. Merrett was born in 262 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Merrett Frey|Merrett Frey]])'', meaning that Danwell cannot have been born any later than 261 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Danwell was thus born in or between {{Date|252}} and {{Date|261}}.

==[[Daven Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Daven Lannister tells in 300 AC that Kevan Lannister, born in {{Date|244}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Kevan Lannister|Kevan Lannister]])'', is twice his age.{{Ref|aFfC|33}} This would place Daven's birth roughly around {{Date|273}}.

''Note: The estimation for Daven's year of birth is rather roughly. He could easily be a few years older.''

==[[Davos Seaworth]]==
===Birth===
Davos Seaworth is known to have been sailing for 40 years.{{Ref|aCoK|58}} It is unknown whether or not this includes Davos's time as a sailor, or whether or not this is only referring to Davos's time as a captain. Though Davos ill not have been sailing since his birth, it is unknown how old he was when he started sailing. This means we can only give an absolute minimum for an indication of Davos's age, placing his birth absolutely no later than {{Date|260}}, though it seems certain and logical that Davos was born at least a few years earlier.

==[[Del]]==
===Birth===
Del is around the age of Jon Snow, who is born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]])''.{{Ref|aSoS|41}} That places his birth not exactly in {{Date|283}}, but roughly around {{Date|283}}.

==[[Della Frey]]==
===Birth===
Della is mentioned to be 3 years old both 299 AC and 300 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}}{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means Della was 2 turning 3 in {{Date|299}}, and 3 turning 4 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|296}}.

==[[Denyo Terys]]==
===Birth===
Denyo Terys is known to have been 12 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|6}} This gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

No further specifications can be given. Denyo was thus born in either {{Date|287}} or {{Date|288}}.

==[[Denys Mallister]]==
===Birth===
Denys Mallister has been Lord Commander of the Shadow Tower for 33 years in 300 AC.{{Ref|aSoS|78}} It is also known that he was 22 years old when he was a champion, presumably at a tourney.{{Ref|aSoS|78}} That would have occurred before Denys joined the Night's Watch, since a man who has joined the Night's Watch no longer takes part in tourneys. This would give Denys the minimum age of 55 in 300 AC, placing his birth as occurring no later than {{Date|245}}.

Denys is described as old,{{Ref|aSoS|78}} suggesting that he is in fact older than 55. No further specifications, however, can be given.

''Note: It should be stated that the definition of "old" is different for every POV character. Hoster Tully, who is in his late 50ties, early 60ties, is described as old. Denys Mallisters minimum age of 55 would already fall in the same category.''

==[[Desmera Redwyne]]==
===Birth===
Desmera Redwyne is 16 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} She is still 16 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 16 in both 299 AC and 300 AC means that Desmera was born in {{Date|283}}.

==[[Desmond Grell]]==
===Birth===
Desmond Grell is of an age with Hoster Tully, in {{Date|299}} {{Ref|aCoK|39}} who was born in or between 237 AC and 240 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hoster Tully|Hoster Tully]])''. That would place Desmonds birth roughly in or between {{Date|237}} and {{Date|240}} as well.

==[[Devan Seaworth]]==
===Birth===
Devan Seaworth is known to have 11 years old in late {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} He is 12 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aDwD|17}} This gives him the following options:
* 10 turning 11 in 299 AC, and 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 299 AC, and 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

Devan Seaworth is known to be older than Edric Storm.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} Edric was born in {{Date|287}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Edric Storm|Edric Storm]])''. Since having been born in 288 AC would make Devan younger than Edric, 288 AC is eliminated, leaving only the option of 287 AC. Devan was thus born in 287 AC, the same year as Edric, and since Devan is the elder of the two, this means his birth occured earlier in the year.

Devan was thus born in {{Date|287}}.

==[[Dickon Frey]]==
===Birth===
Dickon has been mentioned to have been 5 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 5 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means he was 4 turning 5 in {{Date|299}}, and 5 turning 6 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in 294 AC.

Dickon was thus born in {{Date|294}}.

==[[Dickon Tarly]]==
===Birth===
Dickon is described by Brienne of Tarth to be 10 or 12 in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|14}} Since Brienne proclaims that she is bad in estimating ages,{{Ref|aFfC|9}} her word cannot be trusted 100% (she estimated Podrick, of 12 years of age, to be 10,{{Ref|aFfC|9}} for example).

Being either 10, 11 or 12 in {{Date|300}} would give Dickon the following options:
* 9 turning 10 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC
* 10 turning 11 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 289 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

With Samwell having been born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Samwell Tarly|Samwell Tarly]])'', and with three sisters having been born in 3 years time in {{Ref|aGoT|26}} between Dickon and Samwell, Dickon cannot have been born before {{Date|287}}. That would make Dickon 12 turning 13 in {{Date|300}}, when the observation of 10 or 12 is made. It is, however, not known whether the eldest of Dickons sisters was born the year after Samwell, or whether there were more years in between their births.

No further specifications can be given about Dickon. Dickon was born in or between {{Date|287}} and {{Date|290}}.

''Note: seeing as how Dickon was present in King Renly's army in the first half of {{Date|299}}, this seems to suggest that Dickon cannot have been born later (in {{Date|299}}, Dickon would have been 11 turning 12), since it would make him younger than 12 in {{Date|299}}, an age at which he would have no business being present in an army preparing for war.''

==[[Domeric Bolton]]==
===Birth===
After spending 4 years as a page for Lady Barbrey Dustin, Domeric would spend 3 years in the Vale as a squire to Lord Redfort.{{Ref|aDwD|32}}
This shows that Domeric was fostered. Fostering usually ends at the age of 16, when the boy becomes a man grown by law.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Some_Questions Some Questions (March 16, 2000)]</ref>
When Domeric returned home, after having enjoyed spending time with Lord Redfort sons, he learned he had a bastard brother. Domeric sought out his bastard brother, and died shortly thereafter.{{Ref|aDwD|32}} Domeric died in 297 AC (see below, under "death"). If Domeric was 16 years old at the time of his death (and his death thus occured shortly after his return from the Vale), Domeric would have been born in {{Date|281}}.

Of course, it cannot be stated with certainty that Domeric died within a year of returning to the Dreadfort, which would place his return in an earlier year, and thus also his birth. It also cannt be stated with certainty that Domerics fostering ended at the age of 16. Though Domeric was said to have the makings of a tourney knight, Domeric is not mentioned to have received his knighthood prior to leaving the Vale. There are, after all, also highborns who end their time as a squire at the age of 18.<ref>Quentyn Martell is 18 years old upon being knighted</ref> Should Domeric have been 18 years old when he returned to the Dreadfort, and he died shortly thereafter, his birth would have occured in {{Date|279}}

Due to the uncertainty that arises with Domeric's birth, we can thus only conclude that it is most likely that he was born '''roughly''' around or between {{Date|279}} and {{Date|281}}.

In any case, Domeric had been fostered by Lady Barbrey Dustin.{{Ref|aDwD|32}} As Lady Barbrey has been Barbrey Ryswell until her marriage, Domerics fostering thus took place after Barbreys marriage to Lord Dustin.
Lady Barbrey got married to Lord Dustin in 282 AC, and thus, technically, this is the first year where Domeric could have been fostered. With fosterings usually ending at the age of 16, and Domerics fostering in total having lasted 7 years, 4 years of which were spend at Lady Barbrey's, Domeric would have been 9 years old at the oldest when his fostering with Lady Barbrey started.

With Domeric's age at 9 at the maximum in 282 AC, Domeric cannot have been born before 273 AC.

''However'', Domeric returned from the Vale wanting a brother. It seems highly unlikely that between Domeric returning to the Dreadfort and Domerics death, 8 years passed, bringing the timeframe back to 279 AC-281 AC, roughly.

===Death===
In {{Date|299}}, Domeric is said to have died "2 years ago".{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This places Domerics death in {{Date|297}}

==[[Donel Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Donel was the third son of Quellon Greyjoy.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} Thus, he would have been at least one year younger than his older brother, Quenton. Quenton was born no earlier than 254 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Quenton Greyjoy|Quenton Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Donel could not have been born any earlier than 255 AC.

Donel would have been at least nine months older than Balon, Quellon's fourth son.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} As Donel and Balon have different mothers,{{Ref|AFFC|1}} following rule #2, it is possible that they were born in the same year. Balon was born in 261 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Balon Greyjoy|Balon Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Donel's last possible year of birth is 261 AC as well.

No further specifications can be given. Donel was thus born in or between 255 AC and 261 AC.

==[[Donal Noye]]==
===Birth===
Donal Noye has been mentioned to have been well past 30 when he had taken a blow from an axe during the Siege of Storm's End, during Robert's Rebellion.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Robert's Rebellion ended in 283 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} “Well past 30” suggests that Donal had turned 30 several years before, giving him a minimal age of about 33 during the Siege. With certainty it can be said that Donal was younger than 40 during the Siege. Combining this info, Donal's age during the Siege can be place as having been between 31 and 39, placing his birth in or between {{Date|244}} and {{Date|252}}.

==[[Donella Manderly]] (Donella Hornwood)==
===Birth===
Donella Hornwood says she is past her childbearing years in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This indicates that she is either about 50 years old, or older, placing her birth no later than ~{{Date|249}}.

No further specifications can be given. Donella was thus born in or before ~{{Date|249}}

''Note: that Donella's son was betrothed{{Ref|aDwD|44}}, might indicate that he was not yet that old. However, since male heirs of a House can marry when they are in their late twenties, early thirties (i.e. Edmure Tully), during peace times, it seems possible that Donella's birth took place not that far awar from 249 AC.''

==[[Donnel Haigh]]==
===Birth===
Donnel was born at least one year after his older brother Harys. Harys was born the earliest in 254 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Harys Haigh|Harys Haigh]])'', so Donnel was born no earlier than 1 year later, in 255 AC.

Donnel was born at least one year before his younger brother Alyn. Alyn was born no later than 291 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyn Haigh|Alyn Haigh]])'', meaning that Donnel was born no later than 1 year before that, making Donnels last possible year of birth 290 AC.

Donnel, however, is a knight, in 299 AC,{{Ref|aSoS|49}} meaning that he is at least 15 years old by then. Sandor Clegane mentions in 300 AC how he has ridden and won against Donnel many times,{{Ref|aSoS|50}} suggesting that Donnel has been a knight for several years already. Sandor Clegane also states how he had almost killed Donnel in a melee. There are no known melee's that Sandor took place in in 299 AC or in 298 AC, meaning that this melee would have taken place in 297 AC the earliest. With Donnel having been at least 15 years old in 297 AC at the latest, puts his last possible year of birth in 282 AC.

Donnel was thus born in or between {{Date|255}} and {{Date|282}}.

==[[Donnel Waynwood]]==
===Birth===
Ser Donnel Waynwood is mentioned to be 20 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|34}} For Donnel, that gives two options:
* 19 turning 20 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 278 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC

No further specifications can be given about Donnel. He was born in either {{Date|277}} or {{Date|278}}.

==[[Dontos Hollard]]==
===Birth===
Dontos Hollard has been described as being “a knight of forty years” in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} This places Dontos's age in {{Date|300}} at roughly 40 years, placing his age between 37 and 43.

Dontos has been described as having been a young boy during the Defiance at Duskendale.{{Ref|aFfC|9}} The Defiance at Duskendale took place in {{Date|277}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} With Dontos still being named a “young boy” during this event, he would most likely not yet have reached the age of 16 yet (which is adulthood).

For Dontos, as per the descriptions of his age, the following options exist:
* 36 turning 37 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 263 AC
* 37 turning 38 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 262 AC
* 38 turning 39 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 261 AC
* 39 turning 40 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 260 AC
* 40 turning 41 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 259 AC
* 41 turning 42 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 258 AC
* 42 turning 43 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 257 AC
* 43 turning 44 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 256 AC

This gives the years 256 AC up to 263 AC as options for Dontos's birth.

The Defiance at Duskendale gives Dontos the following maxima:
* Being 15 turning 16 in 277 AC, placing his birth no earlier than 261 AC

Comparing this possibility to the possibilities gained by looking at Dontos's known age in 300 AC, the years of 256 AC, 257 AC, 258 AC, 259 AC and 260 AC are eliminated.

This shows that Dontos was born in or between {{Date|261}} and {{Date|263}}.

''Note: Being described as a “boy” suggests an age younger than 16 years, suggesting that Dontos's actual birth was closer to {{Date|263}} than to {{Date|261}}. Having been born in {{Date|263}} (Dontos's youngest option) would have made him 13 years old in {{Date|276}}, the first possible option, and one of the most likey options, for the Defiance.''

==[[Doran Martell]]==
===Birth===
Doran Martell is 52 years old in {{Date|300}}. {{Ref|aFfC|2}} This gives Doran the following options:
* 51 turning 52 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 248 AC
* 52 turning 53 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 247 AC

No further specifications can be given. Doran was thus born in either {{Date|247}} or {{Date|248}}.

==[[Dorea Sand]]==
===Birth===
Dorea Sand is described as being 8 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} That leaves two options for Dorea:
* 7 turning 8 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 291 AC

No further specifications can be given. Dorea was thus born in either {{Date|291}} or {{Date|292}}.

==[[Drazenko Rogare]]==
===Death===
Drazenko Rogare and his older brother, Lysandro, died within a day of one another, which began the fall of the Rogares, both in the Seven Kingdoms, and in Lys.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}
Lysandro's heir, Lysaro, began spending vast sums in an attempt to persue power. He did so, while his siblings became involved in plots to control the Iron Throne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} These plots to control the Iron Throne occurred between {{Date|134}} and {{Date|136}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As Lysaro was already in power at this point, Lysandro was already dead. Therefore, by {{Date|134}} at the latest, Drazenko had already died.

Drazenko was the Prince Consort of Dorne, indicating that he was alive when Aliandra Martell became the Princess of Dorne. Aliandra's father, Prince Qoren Martell, is known to have still been alive in {{Date|129}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}} Thus, in {{Date|129}}, Drazenko was still alive.

No further specifications can be given. Drazenko died in or between {{Date|129}} and {{Date|134}}.

==[[Drogo]]==
===Birth===
Drogo is mentioned to have been no more than 30 years old when meeting Daenerys Targaryen, in either 297 AC or 298 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|3}} Being 30 years old in 298 AC places Drogo's birth no later than 267 AC (being 30 turning 31 in 298 AC, with Drogo's nameday occurring after meeting Daenerys).

Drogo was thus born in {{Date|267}}, roughly.

==[[Duncan Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Duncan's parents, Aegon V Targaryen and Betha Blackwood, were married in 220 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} This means that Duncan's first possible year of birth is that same year, 220 AC.
Duncan would be at least one year older than his brother, Jaehaerys, who was born in 225 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jaehaerys II Targaryen|Jaehaerys II Targaryen]])'', meaning that Duncan was born no later than 224 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Duncan was thus born in or between 220 AC and 224 AC.

==[[Duncan the Tall]]==
===Birth===
Duncan was 16 or 17 years old in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} He had squired for Ser Arlan of Pennytree since the age of 5 or 6. When he was 3 or 4 years old, the Redgrass Field, in 196 AC, was being fought.{{Ref|TSS}} He is 18 or 19 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TSS}}
Being 16 or 17 years old in 209 AC gives the following options:
* 15 turning 16, placing his birth in 193 AC
* 16 turning 17, placing his birth in 192 AC
* 17 turning 18, placing his birth in 191 AC

The same possibilities will be achieved with being 18 or 19 in 211 AC, and with being 3 or 4 in 196 AC.

Further, it is known that Duncan was born "some time around 192 AC".{{Ref|AWOIAF| Duncan}}

No further specifications can be given. Duncan the Tall was thus born in either {{Date|191}}, {{Date|192}} or {{Date|193}}.

==[[Dunstan Drumm]]==
===Birth===
Dunstan Drumm is mentioned to be younger than Erik Ironmaker.{{Ref|aFfC|19}} Since Erik was born in either 211 AC or 212 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Erik Ironmaker|Erik Ironmaker]])'', Dustan will have been born in {{Date|212}} or later.

==[[Duram Bar Emmon]]==
===Birth===
Duram Bar Emmon was 14 years old in early {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}} He was 15 in late {{Date|299}},{{Ref|aSoS|25}} between the Battle of the Blackwater and Joffrey’s wedding on the first day of {{Date|300}}. He was also 15 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being both 14 and 15 in {{Date|299}} means Bar was 14 turning 15 in {{Date|299}}, placing his birth in {{Date|284}}.

==[[Dyanna Dayne]]==
===Death===
Dyanna Dayne is mentioned to have died by the time the Ashford Tourney takes place in {{Date|209}}.{{Ref|THK}} This makes it possible that Dyanna had died earlier that same year, making {{Date|209}} the last possible year of her death.

Dyanna had given birth to six children in total. Her youngest child, Rhae, was born no earlier than 201 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhae Targaryen|Rhae Targaryen]])''. This means that Dyanna lived at least long enough to give birth to Rhae, making her first possible year of death 201 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Dyanna thus died in or between {{Date|201}} and {{Date|209}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

=See also=
* Are you a contributor to the ''wiki of ice and fire'', or just simply ''a forum of ice and fire''-user and would you like to discuss anything on this page? Go [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/ here].
* Calculations to determine when certain events took place can be found [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events|here]]

==References==
{{References|2}}
[[Category:Calculations]]

Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages

2018-06-01T22:50:30Z

Jaehaerys-III: /* Birth */

__NOTOC__
{{Calculations Policy}}
'''Due to editing issues caused by the length of the calculations, the list is divided into four pages. Use the navigation box, or navigate here to [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)|page 2]], [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)|page 3]] or [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)|page 4]]. You are currently on page 1.'''

In the main series and novellas, George R.R. Martin does not state specifically in which year a character has been born or has died. This page lists the calculations to determine such years, years of birth mostly, but also years of death at times, as specific as is possible, for all characters for all this is possible.
This information then can be used in articles and serves to give a more complete image of the world of ''A Song of Ice and Fire''.

'''The Method''': The calculations have been made with a few simple rules.
*'''1''': A character, both male and female, will be at least 13 years old at the birth of his or her first born child. This age is chosen because of the marriages known in ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' (Maegor I got married at the age of 13, Princess Helaena Targaryen was 13 years old, Sansa Stark, though still 12 years old, would turn 13 in only a few days, placing her marriage in the year she would turn 13) and because of simple biology, looking at the fertility of both boys and girls.
*'''2''': When discussing siblings, it is assumed that there will be more than 9 months in between the births. Though technically siblings can differ only 9 months in age, this would require the mother to become pregnant within days of having given birth. It is assumed that the mother was allowed a short period of recovery after having given birth, and thus that siblings will be born at least 1 year (12 months) apart. This is only when discussing full-blood siblings. Siblings with the same father, but with a different mother, won't have this issue.
*'''3''': Where historic works are concerned, written by maesters, or sources recited from works written by maesters, it can be assumed that the age of a character stated in a year is the age that character would be turning that year. For example, Maegor I Targaryen was born in 12 AC. In historic works, his age in the year 25 AC will be stated as 13 years (the age he would be turning that year), without the maester writing the work checking whether the event being described occurred before or after Maegor’s nameday.<ref>Clarification [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/page-18#entry6434723]</ref> This goes for historical works, not for POV-information, like ''A Game of Thrones'' and its sequels, or ''The Hedge Knight'', and other tales of Dunk & Egg.

The characters are listed alphabetically, using full names. Maesters (like Maester Aemon), will also be listed alphabetically under their birth names, unless those aren't known.

Names that belong to several characters (for example, the name Walder Frey) will be listed alphabetically, but will have their nickname or relations listed in parentheses, so they can be distinguished from one another.

For calculations on placings of events, see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events|Calculations of Events]].

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Addam Osgrey]]==
===Birth===
Addam was 12 years old in 196 AC.{{Ref|TSS}} That givens him the following options:
* 11 turning 12, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13, placing his birth in 183 AC

No further specifications can be given. Addam was thus born in either {{Date|183}} or {{Date|184}}.

==[[Addam Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Addam was 15 years old in {{Date|129}}.{{Ref|TPATQ}} As the source for his age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing his birth in {{Date|114}}.

Addam Velaryon was thus born in {{Date|114}}.

==[[Aegon Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aegon was 12 years old when he died, in 196 AC.<ref name=GreatBastards>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Concerning_the_Great_Bastards/ Concerning the Great Bastards (April 06, 2004)]</ref>{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
Being 12 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 183 AC

Aegon's father, Daemon Blackfyre, married Aegons mother, Rohanne of Tyrosh, in 184 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that Aegon couldn't have been conceived earlier than 184 AC.

This eliminates 183 AC as a possible birth year for Aegon, leaving only {{Date|184}}.

==[[Aegon Frey (Bloodborn)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon Frey is at least one year older than his younger brother Rhaegar. Rhaegar was born no later than 273 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar Frey]])'', meaning that Aegon was born no later than one year before, in 272 AC.

Aegon was the firstborn child of his father Aenys Frey. Aenys was born no earlier than 240 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aenys Frey|Aenys Frey]])'', meaning that Aegon was born no earlier than 13 years after 240 AC, placing his first possible moment of birth in 253 AC.

Aegon was thus born in or between {{Date|253}} and {{Date|272}}.

''Note: Aegon's brother Rhaegar was born in or between 269 AC and 273 AC, making it more likely than Aegon was born closer to his maximum of 272 AC, than to his minimum of 253 AC. Though an actual specification cannot be given.''

==[[Aegon Frey (Jinglebell)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon is believed to be some 50 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|49}} That would place his birth roughly in {{Date|249}}.

No further specifications can be given. Aegon was thus born roughly in {{Date|249}}.

==[[Aegon V Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aegon was judged to be 8 or 9 in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}}

Aegon being 8 or 9 in 209 AC would give the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 201 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 200 AC
* 9 turning 10 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 199 AC

Aegon was known to have been both 10 years old and 11 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TMK}}
This leaves the following option:
* 10 turning 11 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 200 AC

In addition, Aegon is stated to have been 20 years old in {{Date|220}}, when he got married.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} According to rule three ([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Top|see top of page]]), as this is stated in a historic work, Aegon would have been turning 20 that year, meaning that he was born in 200 AC.

Aegon V Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|200}}.

==[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon's parents, Jaehaerys and Alysanne, got married in 50 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Their first child, Aegon,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} could thus have been born the earliest in 50 AC.

As Aegon will have been at least one year older than his younger sister Alyssa, Aegon will not have been born before 59 AC, one year before Alyssa's last possible year of birth ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyssa Targaryen|Alyssa Targaryen]])''.

Aegon was thus born in or between 50 AC and 59 AC.

==[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)]]==
===Birth===
''The World of Ice & Fire'' states that on the last day of {{Date|281}} it began to snow in King's Landing, and that it took only a fortnight for the Blackwater to freeze. That caused Aerys II to command the pyromancers to "drive off winter with their magics", which led to the pyromancers burning their wildfire along the walls of the Red Keep for a month. It is then stated that Rhaegar Targaryen wasn't at King's Landing at that moment, nor was he at Dragonstone "with Princess Elia and their young son, Aegon", as he had taken to the road "with the coming of the new year".{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Fall of the Dragons: The Year of the False Spring}} When exactly Rhaegar left is unclear.

Elia Martell married Prince Rhaegar in 280 AC, and their first child, Rhaenys, was born later that same year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} That mean that Elia and Rhaegar were married within the first three months of the year, and Rhaenys was thus born within the last three months of the year. After Rhaenys' birth, Elia went on bedrest for half a year.{{Ref|ADWD|61}} With Rhaenys's birth within the last three months of the year, Elia's bedrest would have lasted until any point in either the fourth, fifth or sixth month of 281 AC. ''(Note that Elia's bedrest might not have lasted precisely 6 months.)'' Aegon will have been conceived after Elia's bedrest had ended, and with a nine month pregnancy, he will thus have been born no earlier than very late in the year 281 AC, and no later than very early {{date|282}}. Per the visions in the [[House of the Undying]], Rhaegar was with Elia when he named Aegon.{{ref|acok|48}} Rhaegar left Elia and Aegon in early {{date|282}}, thereby confirming that Aegon cannot have been born later than very early {{Date|282}}.

When asked, ''The World of Ice & Fire'' co-author Elio Garcia stated that, in regards to the year of Aegon's birth, "''George, too, is unclear on this point.''"<ref>[TWOIAF Spoilers] Inconsistency or Intentional?: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/&do=findComment&comment=6435302 Ran (November 9, 2014)]</ref>

No further confirmation can be given. Aegon was thus born in either late {{Date|281}} or very early {{Date|282}}.

===Death===
Aegon died during the Sack of King's Landing. The Sack of King's Landing took place in {{Date|283}} ''(see the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Sack of King's Landing|Sack of King's Landing]]'').

Aegon thus died in {{Date|283}}.

==[[Aegor Rivers]]==
===Birth===
Aegor is known to have been 24 years old at the Redgrass Field in {{Date|196}}.<ref name=GreatBastards></ref> This would give Aegor the following options:
*23 turnign 24 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 172 AC
*24 turning 25 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 171 AC

Aegor's mother, Barba Bracken, gave birth to Aegor after Aegon had ascended to the throne. Aegon ascended to the throne in {{Date|172}}. Barba was Aegons fifth mistress. As Aegons sixth mistress, Melissa, “reigned” for five years, and was replaced in {{Date|177}}, meaning she became Aegons mistress in {{Date|172}}, thereby confirming that Barba had seized to be Aegons mistress in 172 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

In addition, Aegor was born a fortnight before Princess Daenerys, who was born in {{Date|172}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} As Aegor was born ''before'' Daenerys's birth in 172 AC, but after Aegon IV became King in 172 AC, his birth is confirmed to have occured in {{Date|172}} as well.

Aegor Rivers was thus born in {{Date|172}}.

===Death===
Aegor was 69 years old when he died.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Knowing that Aegor was born in {{Date|172}}, following “rule 3”, this means that Aegor died in {{Date|241}}.

==[[Aelor Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aelor and his twin sister Aelora were the eldest children of Prince Rhaegel Targaryen, who was born in or between 173 AC and 177 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel Targaryen]])''. As Rhaegel will have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his twins, this places Aelor's birth no earlier than 186 AC. However, in {{Date|211}}, Aelor and his twin are mentioned as Rhaegel's children, with the description of them still being "children",{{ref|TSS}} indicating they were still young at the time, and thus that Aelor had not yet reached manhood, therefore had not yet turned 16.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ Age of Majority (November 4, 1999)]</ref> As it is possible Aelor would turn 16 later than year, this places his birth no earlier than 195 AC.

By {{Date|217}}, Aelor had been married to his twin-sister Aelora,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating a minimum age of 13 (see rule #1), placing his birth no later than 204 AC.

No further specifications can be given, Aelor was thus born in or between {{Date|195}} and {{Date|204}}.

==[[Aelora Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aelora and her twin brother Aelor were the eldest children of Prince Rhaegel Targaryen, who was born in or between 173 AC and 177 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel Targaryen]])''. As Rhaegel will have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his twins, this places Aelora's birth no earlier than 186 AC. However, Aelora's twin, Aelor, could not have been born any earlier than 195 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelor Targaryen|Aelor Targaryen]])'', placing Aelora's birth no earlier than 195 AC as well.

By {{Date|217}}, Aelora had been married to her twin-brother Aelor,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating a minimum age of 13 (see rule #1), placing her birth no later than 204 AC.

No further specifications can be given, Aelora was thus born in or between {{Date|195}} and {{Date|204}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon (Targaryen)]]==
===Birth===
{{Date|198}} has been stated Aemon's year of birth in ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]''.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}

In addition, it is known that Aemon went to the Citadel at the age of 9 or 10.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} It is known that Aemon was at the Citadel during the Ashford Tourney in {{Date|209}} already.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Many_Questions/ Many Questions (October 14, 1998)]</ref> With Aemon's birth having been in {{Date|198}}, he would have turned 9 in {{Date|207}}, and 10 in {{Date|208}}, showing that Aemon either went to the Citadel in {{Date|207}}, {{Date|208}} or {{Date|209}} (9 turning 10).

==[[Aemon Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aemon was 12 years old when he died, in 196 AC.<ref name=GreatBastards></ref>
Being 12 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 183 AC

Aemons father, Daemon Blackfyre, married Aemons mother, Rohanne of Tyrosh, in 184 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that Aemon could not have been conceived earlier than 184 AC.

This eliminates 183 AC as a possible birth year for Aemon, leaving only {{Date|184}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne got married in 50 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Their first child, Aegon,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: The Targaryen Lineage}} could thus have been born the earliest in 50 AC.
Aemon had his first child born in 74 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} He would have been at least 13 years old upon Rhaenys's birth, and thus, he was born no later than 61 AC. As Aemon is the third born child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: The Targaryen Lineage}} he could not have been born before 52 AC. Aemon was thus born in or between 52 AC and 61 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aemon was thus born between {{Date|52}} and {{Date|61}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)]]==
===Death===
Aemon is known to have died defending his brother, King Aegon IV Targaryen, from the brothers of Ser Terrence Toyne. Terrence's brothers wanted to take revenge for Terrence's death, which occurred in {{Date|178}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} It is unknown how long after his death, Terrence's brothers tried to take revenge.

It is known that both Aemon and Naerys, his sister, died during Aegon IV's reign, and that Naerys died a year after Aemon.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Aegons reign ended in {{Date|184}}, meaning that Aerys's last possible year of death was 184 AC. And thus Aemons last possible year of death was 183 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aemon died in or between 178 AC and 183 AC.

==[[Aenys Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aenys was at least a year younger than his elder brother, Haegon I Blackfyre, who was born in 189 AC the earliest ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Haegon I Blackfyre|Haegon I Blackfyre]])''. This means that one year later, 190 AC, is the first possible year of birth for Aenys.

Aenys had two older brothers.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} All of the children of Daemon I had been born before the First Blackfyre Rebellion began in early {{Date|196}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that 196 AC, early in the year, is the last possible moment for Aenys's youngest brother to have been born. Which, in turn, means that 194 AC is the last possible year of birth for Aenys.

No further specifications can be given. Aenys was thus born in or between 190 AC and 194 AC.

==[[Aenys Frey]]==
===Birth===
Aenys Frey is younger than his brother Emmon by at least one year. Emmon was born in {{Date|239}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Emmon Frey|Emmon Frey]])'', meaning that Aenys was born in 240 AC the earliest.

Aenys is older than his younger sister Perianne by at least one year. Perianne was born in 248 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perriane Frey|Perriane Frey]])'', meaning that Aenys was born no later than one year before, in 247 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aenys was thus born in or between {{Date|240}} and {{Date|247}}.

==[[Aerion Targaryen]] (Brightflame)==
===Birth===
Aerion was the second born son of Maekar I Targaryen. This means that Aerion was born at least 1 year after his older brother Daeron. Daeron was born in 190 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daeron Targaryen (The Drunken)|Daeron Targaryen]])'', meaning that Aerion was born no earlier than 191 AC.

Aerion was allowed to participate in the Tourney at Ashford in {{Date|209}},{{Ref|THK}} meaning he would have been at least 15 years old. The last possible year Aerion could have turned 15 was thus 209 AC, meaning that he would have been born in 194 AC the latest.

Ser Duncan the Tall judged Aerion to be near his own age (with Duncan himself being 16 or 17 years old) in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} However, “near his own age” can also mean a year or so older or younger, thus Aerion could be born between {{Date|191}} and {{Date|194}}, which offers no further specification.

No further specifications can thus be given. Aerion was thus born in or between {{Date|191}} and {{Date|194}}.

==[[Aeron Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Aeron was 16 years old or older when he named his ship ''The Golden Storm''. {{Ref|aFfC|1}} Aeron's ship went down during the Greyjoy Rebellion in {{Date|289}},{{Ref|aFfC|1}} showing that Aeron had turned 16 at least by {{Date|289}}, placing his birth no later than {{Date|273}}.

Aeron's brother Urrigon was 14 years old when he died,{{Ref|aFfC|1}} in 283 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Ways and the New}} Aeron was younger than Urrigon, making him 13 or younger in 283 AC. If Aeron was 13 years old in 283 AC, he was born in either 270 AC (12 turning 13 in 283 AC), or 269 AC (13 turning 14 in 283 AC). This places Aeron's birth in 269 AC or later.

Aeron was thus born in or between 269 AC and 273 AC.

==[[Aeryn Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aeryn was the sixth child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} She was at least one year younger than her older sister Daella, and at least seven years older than her youngest sibling, Gael. Daella was born in 54 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)|Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)]])'', meaning that Aeryn was born no earlier than 55 AC.

Gael was born in 83 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Gael Targaryen|Gael Targaryen]])''. Thus, Aeryn would have been born the latest 7 years prior, in 76 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aeryn was thus born in or between 55 AC and 76 AC.

==[[Aerys I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aerys was the secondborn son of King Daeron II Targaryen. This means he was thus born at least 1 year after his elder brother Baelor, who was born in 170 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]])''. This would make Aerys's first possible year of birth 171AC.

However, it is stated that the Aerys's aunt Daenerys was born after Daeron II, Aerys's father, himself already had a son, not “sons”, thereby indicating that Daenerys was born after Baelor, but before Aerys. Daenerys was born in 172 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)]])'', so the earliest that Aerys could have been born, would be the year 172 AC (placing his birth behind Daenerys’ birth in the year).

Aerys was older than his brother Maekar, who was born the latest in 178 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar I Targaryen]])''. Between Aerys and Maekar is one other brother, meaning that Aerys was born at least 2 years before Maekar. This makes 176 AC the last possible year of birth for Aerys.

No further specifications can be given. Aerys was thus born in or between {{Date|172}} and {{Date|176}}.

==[[Aerys II Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aerys II was 18 years old when he came into his throne in 262 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} This gives Aerys the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 244 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 243 AC

As the source for Aerys's age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Aerys's birth in {{Date|244}}

Aerys was thus born in {{Date|244}}.

==[[Alayaya]]==
===Birth===
Alayaya is known to have been 16 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|15}} That leaves the following options for her:
* 15 turning 16 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 283 AC
* 16 turning 17 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 282 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alayaya was thus born in either {{Date|282}} or {{Date|283}}.

==[[Alequo Adarys]]==
===Death===
Alequo died six years after the War of the Ninepenny Kings ended in {{Date|260}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} placing his death in {{Date|266}}.

==[[Alerie Hightower]]==
===Birth===
Alerie Hightower is known to be younger than her husband, Mace Tyrell.{{Ref|aSoS|19}} Mace Tyrell was born in {{Date|256}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Mace Tyrell|Mace Tyrell]])'', meaning Alerie was born in 257 AC or later.

Alerie's first born child was born in {{Date|276}} the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Willas Tyrell|Willas Tyrell]])''. Alerie would have been at least 13 years old during Willas's birth, meaning that Alerie will not have been born any later than 263 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Alerie was thus born in or between {{Date|257}} and {{Date|263}}.

==[[Alesander Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alesander was born at least one year before his sister Alyx, who was born in 282 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyx Frey|Alyx Frey]])''. This makes Alesanders first possible year of birth one year before, 281 AC.

Alesander's father Symond was born the earliest in 252 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Symond Frey|Symond Frey]])''. Symond would have been at least 13 years old when Alesander was born, meaning that 265 AC is the earliest possible year of birth for Alesander.

No further specifications can be given. Alesander was thus born in or between {{Date|265}} and {{Date|281}}.

==[[Alester Norcross]]==
===Birth===
Alester is 8 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} He is 9 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} That gives Alester the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 299 AC, and 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 291 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, and 9 turning 10 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alester was thus born in either {{Date|290}} or {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alicent Hightower]]==
===Birth===
Alicent was 18 years old when she got married in {{Date|106}}.{{Ref|TRP}} That gives her the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 106 AC, placing her birth in 88 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 106 AC, placing her birth in 87 AC

However, as the source for Alicent's age in 106 AC concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing her birth in {{Date|88}}

Alicent Hightower was thus born in {{Date|88}}.

==[[Alla Tyrell]]==
===Birth===
Alla is known to be close to Sansa Stark's age.{{Ref|aSoS|6}} Sansa Stark was born in {{Date|286}}. This places Alla's birth roughly around {{Date|286}} as well.

==[[Alliser Thorne]]==
===Birth===
Ser Alliser was a man of some 50 years in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Being roughly 50 in {{Date|298}} places his birth roughly in {{Date|248}}.

No further specifications can be given. Ser Alliser was born in roughly {{Date|248}}.

==[[Alyn Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alyn has been mentioned to have been 3 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and 4 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in {{Date|299}} gives the following options:
* 2 turning 3, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 295 AC

Being 4 years old in {{Date|300}} gives the following options:
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 4 turning 5, placing his birth in 295 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alyn was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Alyn Haigh]]==
===Birth===
Alyn is at least 1 year younger than his older brother Donnel. Donnel was born in 255 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Donnel Haigh|Donnel Haigh]])'', meaning that Alyn was born at least 1 year later, in 256 AC.

Alyn is a squire, a position which can be granted to a child from the age of 8.<ref name=Squire>Generally, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/&page=3#comment-6686954 one seems to be at least 8 years old when becoming a squire], though he can also be older</ref> This means that Alyn cannot be younger than 8 years in {{Date|299}}, meaning the youngest Alyn can be is 7 turning 8 in {{Date|299}}, which would place his birth in 291 AC. So Alyn was born no later than 291 AC.

Alyn was born in or between {{Date|256}} and {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alyn Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Alyn Velaryon was the younger brother of Addam Velaryon.{{Ref|TPATQ}} Addam was born in {{Date|114}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Addam Velaryon|Addam Velaryon]])''. Thus, Alyn was born at least one year later the earliest, in {{Date|115}}.

No further specifications can be given. Alyn was thus born in {{Date|115}} or later.

''Note: It would seem that Alyn was born rather close to 115 AC, as he believed that he could get a place as a Regent of King Aegon III in 132 AC. If born in 115 AC, he would have been 17 years old. Born any later, would make him younger.''
''In addition, Alyn was given command over a mission to sail against the Stepstones later in 132 AC, and was given command as well when he sailed against the Red Kraken in 133 AC/134 AC. Someone who is not yet considered an adult in Westeros (16 years), would be unlikely to be given the command over such missions, nor would someone who isn't yet an adult by Westerosi law have any chance at getting a council seat as being a Regent to a King.''

===Death===
Alyn Velaryon had bastard twins with Princess Elaena Targaryen, after Elaena was freed from the Maidenvault in {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Alyn went away, by ship, and never returned. It is unknown when Alyn left Westeros, but a year after his disappearance, Elaena gave up hope for his return, and agreed to wed elsewhere.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} This marriage was Elaena's first, to Ossifer Plumm, in {{Date|176}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Thus, by {{Date|176}}, Alyn had already died (or so history would record it).

As it is unknown how much time passed between Elaena agreeing to marry elsewhere, and her actually marrying in 176 AC, it is technically possible that Alyn's disappearance occured rather quickly after Elaena having been freed from the Maidenvault. Therefore, Alyn's death thus can be said to have occured in or between {{Date|171}} and {{Date|176}}. No further specifications can be given.

''Note: As it is most likely that only little time passed between Elaena agreeing to marry elsewhere, and Elaena actually marrying, Alyn's actual disappearance seems to have appeared closer to 176 AC than to 171 AC.''

==[[Alys Arryn]]==
===Birth===
Alys was the younger sister of Jon Arryn.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Jon Arryn was born in or between 217 AC and 220 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Arryn|Jon Arryn]])'', so Alys was born at least one year after Jon's first possible year of birth, placing her birth in 218 AC or after.

Alys gave birth to nine children, first eight daughters, then one son. The youngest of the daughters gave birth to a son, Harrold Hardyng.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Harrold was born in either 281 AC or 282 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Harrold Hardyng|Harrold Hardyng]])''. This means that in 282 AC at the latest, Alys's youngest daughter would have been at least 13 years old. In addition, as this concerns Alys's 8th daughter, Alys herself would have been at least 20 years old when this daughter was born, meaning that Alys was at least 33 years old when Harrold was born. That places Alys's birth no later than 249 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Ronnel was thus born in or between 218 AC and 249 AC.

==[[Alys Karstark]]==
===Birth===
Alys Karstark is 15 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|44}}{{Ref|aDwD|49}} That gives her two options:
* 14 turning 15 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 285 AC
* 15 turning 16 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alys was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Alys Stackspear]]==
===Death===
Alys Stackspear died giving birth to her son, Damon.<ref name=Westerlands>The World of Ice and Fire: [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ The Westerlands - Unabridged version]</ref> Damon was born in either 244 AC or 245 AC ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Damon Lannister (son of Jason)|Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]])'', indicating that Alys died in either 244 AC or 245 AC. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Alys Stone]]==
===Birth===
Alys is known to have been 2 years old in {{Date|300}}.<ref>The Winds of Winter Sample Chapter, Alayne</ref> That gives her the following options:
*1 turning 2 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 298 AC
*2 turning 3 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 297 AC
No further specifications can be given. Alys was thus born in either 297 AC or 298 AC.

==[[Alysane Mormont]]==
===Birth===
Alysane is almost of an age with Asha Greyjoy, suggesting Alysane is either a few years younger, or a few years older.{{Ref|aDwD|42}}
Asha Greyjoy was born in either 275 AC or 276 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Asha Greyjoy|Asha Greyjoy]])'', which places Asha's date of birth in or between {{Date|273}} and {{Date|278}}.

Seeing as how Alysane has a 9 year old daughter (girl was 9 in {{Date|300}},{{Ref|aDwD|42}} so born in either 291 AC or 290 AC) in {{Date|300}}, and seeing as how she must have been at least 13 when the girl was born, Alysane was at least 13 years old in either 291 AC or 290 AC, placing her birth no later than 278 AC.
278 AC differs two years with 276/275 AC minimally. Asha's description about Alysane's age suggests an age difference of a few years, Alysane seems to have been born in or between 276 AC and 278 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Alysane was thus born in or between ~{{Date|273}} and {{Date|278}}.

==[[Alysanne (daughter of Aegon IV)]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne's mother, Megette, was the mistress of King Aegon IV from {{Date|155}} until {{Date|158}}. Alysanne is listed as the first, and thus supposedly eldest, of four children.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} This would place Alysanne's birth in {{Date|155}}.

==[[Alysanne Bulwer]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne Bulwer is 8 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|6}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} She is still 8 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} This shows that Alysanne was 7 turning 8 in 299 AC, and 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alysanne Osgrey]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne was 7 when she was send to King's Landing as a hostage after the Blackfyre Rebellion, and 20 when she died in the Great Spring Sickness,{{Ref|TMK}} in either 209 AC or 210 AC.

Being 20 years old in either 209 AC or 210 AC gives the following options:
* 19 turning 20 in 209 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 209 AC, placing her birth in 188 AC
* 19 turning 20 in 210 AC, placing her birth in 190 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 210 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC

The Blackfyre Rebellion ended in 196 AC.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Maekar I Targaryen}} Alysanne was 7 when she was taken to King's Landing. It is unknown when the hostages were taken exactly (in ''a Feast for Crows'', House Blackwood is given 6 months to send a hostage to King's Landing, for example). If Alysanne was 7 years old in 196 AC, that gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7 in 196 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC
* 7 turning 8 in 196 AC, placing her birth in 188 AC

If she had been send to King's Landing as a hostage at a later moment, her birth would have occured later. None of the three options given above can be eliminated.

No further specifications can be given. Alysanne was thus born in either {{Date|188}}, {{Date|189}}, or {{Date|190}}.

===Death===
Alysanne is known to have died due to the Great Spring Sickness.{{Ref|TSS}} The Spring Sickness claimed victims in both {{Date|209}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} and {{Date|210}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} It currently cannot be specified during which year Alysanne died.

==[[Alysanne Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne’s birth was confirmed in the reading of ''The Sons of the Dragon'' from the upcoming ''Fire and Blood'' to have been {{Date|36}}.<ref>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/?p=6134038 ''The Sons of the Dragon'' reading LonCon 2014]</ref>

===Death===
Alysanne predeceased her husband, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.{{Ref|TRP}} Jaehaerys died in 103 AC.{{Ref|TRP}}
Alysanne's youngest daughter, Princess Gael, died in {{Date|99}}, and Alysanne is said to have died within a year of Gael’s death.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} With Gael’s death in 99 AC, Alysanne thus died in either 99 AC or 100 AC.

Jaehaerys and Alysanne were married in 50 AC, and said to have been married for 46 years. The couple had two falling outs, The First Quarrel, and, The Second Quarrel. The Second Quarrel lasted from 92 AC until 94 AC, and the First Quarrel is stated to have lasted one or two years.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} When the year of marriage, 50, is added to the years Jaehaerys and Alysanne were married, 46, and the time of the Second Quarrel, 2, the year 98 AC is reached. With the First Quarrel having lasted either 1 or 2 years, no better clarification can be given on the year of death of Alysanne, as we reach either 99 AC (98+1) or 100 AC (98+2).

No further specification can be given. Alysanne died in either 99 AC or 100 AC.

==[[Alyssa Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa's eldest child was Lothar Frey. Lothar was born in 266 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lothar Frey|Lothar Frey]])'', meaning that Alyssa was born no later than 13 years prior, placing her birth no later than {{Date|253}}. No minimum birth year can be given.

===Death===
Alyssa’s youngest child was Tyta Frey, who was born in 269 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Tyta Frey|Tyta Frey]])''. This means that Alyssa died no earlier than 269 AC.

Alyssa's husband was Walder Frey. She was his fourth wife. Walders fifth wife gave him no children, but Walder sixth wife, Bethany Rosby, did. Bethany's eldest child by Walder was born no later than 278 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. This means that Perwyn was conceived no later than 278 AC, and thus that the marriage of Bethany and Walder will have taken place no later than 278 AC. Since it is possible that Walder's fifth wife, [[Sarya Whent]], was married to him only for a short time, before dying, and since it is possible that Walders fourth wife, Alyssa, had died only shortly before Walders marriage to Sarya, Alyssa could have died in early 278 AC the latest.

No further specifications can be given. Alyssa thus died between {{Date|269}} and {{Date|278}}.

==[[Alyssa Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa is the second born child of Jaehaerys I and Alysanne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Alyssa is at least one year older than Aemon. Aemon was born in 61 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])'', so Alyssa would have been born in 60 AC the latest.

As Alyssa is the second born child, she would have been born in 51 AC the earliest, one year later than her brother Aegon ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])''.

Alyssa was thus born in or between 51 AC and 60 AC.

==[[Alyssa Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa Velaryon was 15 years old in {{Date|22}}.{{Ref|tsotd}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing her birth in {{Date|7}}

==[[Alyx Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alyx has been mentioned to have been 17 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 17 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 16 turning 17 in {{Date|299}}, and 17 turning 18 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|282}}.

Alyx Frey was thus born in {{Date|282}}.

==[[Amarei Crakehall]]==
===Birth===
Amarei's eldest son, Hosteen, was born in 258 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])''. Amarei will have been at least 13 years old at Hosteens birth, placing her birth no later than {{Date|245}}. No minimum birth year can be given.

===Death===
Amarei died before Catelyn Tully was born.{{Ref|AGOT|59}} Catelyn was born in 265 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Tully]])'', making 265 AC the last possible year for Amarei to have died.

Amarei's youngest son Raymund was born in 264 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Raymund Frey|Raymund Frey]])'', making 264 AC the earliest possible year for Amarei to have died.

Amarei died in either 264 AC or 265 AC. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Ambrose Butterwell]]==
===Birth===
Ambrose was 50 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TMK}} That gives him the following options:
* 49 turning 50 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 161 AC
* 50 turning 51 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 160 AC

No further specifications can be given. Ambrose was thus born in either {{Date|160}} or {{Date|161}}.

==[[Amerei Frey]]==
===Birth===
Amerei has been mentioned to have been 16 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} This leaves two options for Amerei:
* 15 turning 16 in {{Date|299}}, placing her birth in 283 AC
* 16 turning 17 in {{Date|299}}, placing her birth in 282 AC

Jaime Lannister judges Amerei to be “some 18 years” halfway through {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|30}} If Amerei is 18 years old in {{Date|300}}, this gives the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 282 AC
* 18 turning 19 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 281 AC

282 AC is the only overlapping year. Amerei was thus born in {{Date|282}}.

==[[Androw Frey]]==
===Birth===
Androw has been mentioned to have been 3 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and 4 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in {{Date|299}} gives the following options:
* 2 turning 3, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 295 AC

Being 4 years old in {{Date|300}} gives the following options:
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 4 turning 5, placing his birth in 295 AC

No further specifications can be given. Androw was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Ardrian Celtigar]]==
===Birth===
Ardrian Celtigar is known to be an old man in {{Date|299}}, but not as old as ancient Lord Estermont.{{Ref|aCoK|65}} If it is Lord Eldon Estermont who is described as “ancient” (as there is some confusion amongst the Estermonts, see [[House Estermont/Theories]]), than Ardrian would be younger than Eldon. Eldon was born in or between 228 AC and 232 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Eldon Estermont|Eldon Estermont]])'', meaning that Eldon was born in 228 AC the earliest, and that Ardrian was born at least one year later, possibly more. That places Ardrians birth no earlier than {{Date|229}}. No maximum can be given.

==[[Areo Hotah]]==
===Birth===
Areo Hotah came to Dorne with Lady Mellario of Norvos. He swore his vows at the age of 16, indicating that when he came to Dorne, he was either 16 years old or older.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} Hotah had arrived in Dorne by the time of Tyrion Lannisters birth,{{Ref|aSoS|70}} which took place in {{Date|273}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} It is possible that Hotah and Mellario had arrived earlier.

This places Hotah's birth in {{Date|257}} or before. No further specifications can be given.

''Note: The year {{Date|257}} as Areo's year of birth is an absolute maximum. It seems highly likely that he is somewhat older, and thus born somewhat earlier than 257 AC.''

==[[Arianne Martell]]==
===Birth===
Arianne is 23 year old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|40}} This leaves two options:
* 22 turning 23 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 277 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 276 AC

Arianne mentions she was 7 years old when Elia Martell died in 283 AC.<ref name="twow-arianne">[[The Winds of Winter]], [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> Being 7 in 283AC gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7, placing her birth in 276 AC
* 7 turning 8, placing her birth in 275 AC

The year 276 AC is the only overlapping year. Arianne was thus born in {{Date|276}}.

==[[Arlan of Pennytree]]==
===Birth===
Ser Arlan of Pennytree died in 209 AC at an age “closer to sixty than fifty”.{{Ref|THK}} Closer to sixty than fifty means that Ser Arlan was between the age of 56 and 59, possibly to turn 60 later in the year, giving him the following possibilities:
* 55 turning 56 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 153 AC
* 56 turning 57 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 152 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 151 AC
* 58 turning 59 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 150 AC
* 59 turning 60 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 149 AC

No further specifications can be given. Arlan was thus born in or between {{Date|149}} and {{Date|153}}.

''Note: as Arlan is said to have seen the last dragon alive when he was a boy, the year 153 AC for Arlans birth seems highly unlikely, as it was 153 AC when the last dragon died.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}''

==[[Arthur Dayne]]==
===Birth===
Arthur Dayne was a member of the Kingsguard in {{Date|276}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} At the age of fifteen, Jaime Lannister was the youngest to join the Kingsguard ever,{{Ref|ASOS|11}}{{Ref|AFFC|16}} indicating Arthur was ''at least'' sixteen years old when he joined the Kingsguard. As 276 AC is the year of the first mention of Arthur being a Kingsguard knight, he was ''at least'' sixteen years old in 276 AC, though possibly older. This means that Arthur Dayne was born in 260 AC the latest.

No further specifications can be given. Arthur Dayne was born in 260 AC or before.

==[[Arwood Frey]]==
===Birth===
Arwood would have been at least 13 years old when his firstborn child was born. His firstborn child is Ryella Frey, who was born in 294 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Ryella Frey|Ryella Frey]])'', meaning that Arwood was born the latest 13 years prior, in 281 AC.

Arwoods father Hosteen would have been at least 13 years old when Arwood was born. Hosteen was born in 250 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])'', making Arwoods first possible moment of birth 13 years later, in 263 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Arwood was thus born in or between {{Date|263}} and {{Date|281}}.

==[[Arwyn Frey]]==
===Birth===
Arwyn is known to have been 14 years old in {{Date|299}},{{Ref|aSoS|49}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 14 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 13 turning 14 in {{Date|299}}, and 14 turning 15 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|285}}.

==[[Arya Stark]]==
===Birth===
Arya is 9 years old when the royal court is visiting Winterfell in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|7}} Arya tells Roose Bolton she is 10 years old when he takes Harrenhal in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|47}} Arya is still 10 after Joffrey Baratheon's wedding, in {{Date|300}}, when she's on the ship to Braavos.{{Ref|aFfC|6}} With Arya being 10 in both 299 AC and 300 AC, Arya was 9 turning 10 in 299 AC and 10 turning 11 in 300 AC. This also means that Arya was 8 turning 9 in 298 AC. Arya was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Asha Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Asha is 3 years older than her younger brother Theon.{{Ref|aCoK|11}} Theon was born in either 278 AC or 279 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Theon Greyjoy|Theon Greyjoy]])''. With Asha being 3 years older than Theon, Asha would have been born in either 276 AC or 275 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Asha was thus born in either {{Date|275}} or {{Date|276}}.

==[[Ashara Dayne]]==
===Birth===
Ashara Dayne is known to have been "in her thirties" in {{Date|300}}, had she lived.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Myriad_of_Questions/ A Myriad of Questions (March 27, 2002)]</ref> This would mean that Ashara, in 300 AC, was between the ages of 31 and 39, though it is possible she would be turning 40 later in the year. This would place Ashara's birth in or between 260 AC and 269 AC.
No further specifications can be given.

==[[Aurane Waters]]==
===Birth===
Aurane Waters is known to have been 22 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|16}} This gives Aurane the following options:
* 21 turning 22 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 278 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC

No further specifications can be given. Aurane was born in either {{Date|277}} or {{Date|278}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Baelon's first child was born in 77 AC. Baelon woud have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his first born child, meaning that Baelon was born in 64 AC the latest.
Baelon was the fourth born child of Jaehaerys I and Alysanne, who got married in 50 AC. This means that the first possible moment of Baelons birth would have been in the fourth year of marriage, which would be 53 AC.

Baelon was thus born in or between 53 AC and 64 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Baelon was thus born in or between {{Date|53}} and {{Date|64}}.

===Death===
Baelon's death has been confirmed to have occurred in {{Date|101}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}

==[[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]]==
===Birth===
Baelor Targaryen was 39 years old when he died in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} This gives Baelor the following options:
* 38 turning 39 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 170 AC
* 39 turning 40 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 169 AC

It is known that Baelor was 17 years old when Princess Daenerys, his aunt, wed Prince Maron Martell.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} Daeron II started the negotiations for Daenerys's marriage soon after he became King (he became king in 184 AC), and the negotiations lasted 2 years, where Maron agreed to be betrothed to Daenerys, once she was of age. Daenerys was married to Maron a year later.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}

With Baelor's possible years of birth being 170 AC and 169 AC, Baelor was 17 years old in either
* 186 AC (born in 169 AC, having been 16 turning 17)
* 187 AC (born in 169 AC, having been 17 turning 18)
* 187 AC (born in 170 AC, having been 16 turning 17)
* 188 AC (born in 170 AC, having been 17 turning 18)

According to “rule 3”, the second and fourth option are not valid, as this is sourced by a historical work from Yandel. This leaves only 186 AC and 187 AC for the possible year of Baelor having been 17, and thus as the date for Daenerys's wedding.
As at least 3 years passed between Daeron II ascending the throne (in 184 AC) and Daenerys and Maron marrying, 186 AC is no longer an option.

This shows that, according to Yandel, Baelor turned 17 in 187 AC, placing his birth in 170 AC.

Baelor Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|170}}.

==[[Baelor I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Baelor was 17 years old in {{Date|161}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} As the source for his age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Baelor’s birth in {{Date|144}}

==[[Balerion]]==
===Birth===
Balerion was around 200 years old when he died{{Ref|ASOS|8}} in {{Date|94}}.{{Ref|TRP}} This places Balerion's birth near 107 BC, due to there not being a year "0". However, Balerion is known to have been alive already when the Targaryens left the Valyrian Freehold for Dragonstone, which occurred in [[126 BC]],{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} 220 years before his death, implying that Balerion had been born in 126 BC or before, but likely not much before.

==[[Balerion (son of Aegon IV)]]==
===Birth===
Balerion was the youngest of three children of Bellegere Otherys and King Aegon IV Targaryen. Bellegere and Aegon were together from {{Date|161}} until {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} This would place Balerion’s birth in {{Date|163}} the earliest, at least one year after his elder sister Narha, and in {{Date|172}} the latest.

Balerion was thus born in or between {{Date|163}} and {{Date|172}}.

==[[Balon Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Balon was the fourth son of Quellon Greyjoy.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} Thus, he would have been at least 9 months younger than his elder sibling, Donel, Quellon's third son.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} As Donel and Balon have different mothers,{{Ref|AFFC|1}} following rule #2, it is possible that they were born in the same year. Donel was born no earlier than 255 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Donel Greyjoy|Donel Greyjoy]])'', placing Balon's birth no earlier than 255 AC as well.

Balon's third child, Asha, was born in either 275 AC or 276 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Asha Greyjoy|Asha Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Balon was ''at least'' fifteen years old at her birth (being a minimum of 13 years old at the birth of his eldest child, and a minimum of 14 at the birth of his second child). As Asha's last possible year of birth is 276 AC, and Balon would have been at least 15 years old at her birth, Balon was thus born no later than 261 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Balon was thus born in or between 255 AC and 261 AC.

==[[Barba Bracken]]==
===Birth===
Barba was 16 years old in {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Barba's birth in {{Date|155}}.

==[[Barristan Selmy]]==
===Birth===
Barristan was 23 when he was raised to the Kingsguard during the reign of Jaehaerys II, thus in either 259 AC, 260 AC, 261 AC, or262 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|57}}{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|67}}{{Ref|aDwD|55}} This gives Barristan the following options:
* 22 turning 23 in 259 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 259 AC, placing his birth in 235 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 260 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 260 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 261 AC, placing his birth in 238 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 261 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 239 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 238 AC

This gives Barristan the options of 235 AC to 239 AC

It is known Barristan slew Maelys I Blackfyre before joining the Kingsguard,{{Ref|ASOS|67}} which Barristan is known to have done in 260 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Thus, Barristan cannot have joined the Kingsguard in 259 AC, eliminating the first two options given above. Therefore, Barristan was born in 236 AC, 237 AC, 238 AC, or 239 AC.

In {{Date|300}}, Barristan thinks to himself it has been 53 years since the tourney at Blackhaven, when he was 10.{{Ref|aSoS|24}}{{Ref|aSoS|67}}{{Ref|aDwD|59}} This means the tourney at Blackhaven occurred in 247 AC. Being 10 years old in 247 AC, gives the following options:
* 9 turning 10 in 247 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 10 turning 11 in 247 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

This leaves only the options 236 AC and 237 AC, eliminating 235 AC, 238 AC, and 239 AC.

Barristan is known to be 63 years old in the year 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|59}} This leaves two options:
* 62 turning 63 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 63 turning 64 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

Further, Barristan was 61 years old in {{Date|298}} during the Tourney of the Hand.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Barristan Selmy}} This leaves the following options:
* Either 60 turning 61 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* Either 61 turning 62 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

As well, Barristan is known to have been 16 years old in {{Date|253}}.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Barristan Selmy}}{{Ref|AWOIAF| Duncan}}{{Ref|ASOS|67}} That gives the following two options:
*Being 15 turning 16 in 253 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
*Being 16 turning 17 in 253 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

Each of these entries show that the options of 235 AC, 238 AC and 239 AC are eliminated, leaving only two options.

Barristan was 57 when winning a tourney.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} This tourney took place in 294 AC.{{Ref|AGOT|27}} Barristan being 57 in 294AC means he was:
* 56 turning 57 in 294 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 294 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
This gives no further clarification

Barristan, who was 61 years old during the Tourney of the Hand in 298 AC, was also 61 when he was fired from the Kingsguard by Joffrey Baratheon.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} It is unknown in which year this event takes place (either in late 298 AC or early 299 AC):
* 60 turning 61 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 61 turning 62 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 61 turning 62 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
(Due to being already 61 in {{Date|298}}, Barristan could not have been 60 turning 61 in 299 AC, which is why this option is not available.)

This gives no further specification.

Barristan was named to the Kingsguard at the age of 23 only after killing Maelys I Blackfyre.{{Ref|ASOS|67}} Barristan killed Maelys during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, in {{Date|260}}, late in the year.<ref>Tywin Lannister returned from the war and began to demand his father's bannermen pay their debts. This led to a fight between House Lannister and House Tarbeck, which escalated until Lord Tytos forced a peace, which was said to have lasted “not quite a year”. In late 261 AC, Tywin Lannister found a way to legally break the peace.</ref>
* If Barristan was born in 236 AC, he would have been 23 turning 24 in 260 AC
* If Barristan was born in 237 AC, he would have been 22 turning 23 in 260 AC

Both options remain.

Thus Barristan Selmy was thus born in either {{Date|236}} or {{Date|237}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Barsena]]==
===Birth===
Barsena is roughly 30 years old in 300 AC,{{Ref|aDwD|52}} placing her birth roughly around {{Date|270}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bella]]==
===Birth===
Bella was conceived during the Battle of the Bells, which took place in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Battle of the Bells|Battle of the Bells]])''.{{Ref|aSoS|29}}{{Ref|aDwD|24}} After the Battle of the Bells, Eddard Stark was married to Catelyn Tully. They conceived a child within a fortnight of their wedding, Robb, who was born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Robb Stark|Robb Stark]])''. Since Robb was conceived after Bella was conceived, and Robb was both conceived and born in {{Date|283}} Bella will thus have been born in {{Date|283}} as well.

==[[Bellenora Otherys]]==
===Birth===
Bellenora was the eldest of three children of Bellegere Otherys and King Aegon IV Targaryen. Bellegere and Aegon were together from {{Date|161}} until {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
This would place Bellenora's birth in {{Date|161}} the earliest, and in {{Date|170}} the latest (as she would have two younger sibling).

Bellenora was thus born in or between {{Date|161}} and {{Date|170}}.

==[[Ben]] (Orphan)==
===Birth===
Ben is 6 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|37}} That gives him the following options:
* 5 turning 6 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 294 AC
* 6 turning 7 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 293 AC

No further specifics can be given. Ben was born in either {{Date|293}} or {{Date|294}}.

==[[Ben Beesbury]]==
===Birth===
Ben Beesbury was at least 80 years old when he became a potential suitor to Arianne Martell. He died a few years later.{{Ref|aFfC|40}}

It is unknown when Doran Martell began to propose betrothals to Arianne. It is most likely that he did not do this while she was too young, though it definitely occurred after the secret document was signed. The document was signed before Ser Willam Darry got sick. Darry got sick when Daenerys Targaryen was 5 years old{{Ref|awoiaf| Daenerys Targaryen}}, so either in 289 AC or 290 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daenerys Targaryen (Stormborn)|Daenerys Targaryen]])''. This makes 290 AC the last possible year where Darry and Oberyn Martell could have signed the contract.

In 290 AC, Arianne Martell would have been turning 14. Since Arianne was 14 years old when Daemon Sand asked for her hand in marriage,{{Ref|aFfC|40}} it is possible that Doran Martell started here, though possibly he began earlier.

If Doran began in 290 AC with proposing marriages, that would be the first year that Ben Beesbury might have been considered. Ben has been mentioned in 300 AC to have been dead for a few years (he died a few years after having been proposed as a suitor, and in 300 AC is thus dead). That suggests that between the proposal and his death at least 2 years had passed. Since it is mentioned he died a few years after the proposal, and not that he died “this year”, there seem to be at least 3 years in between the proposal and 300 AC. This would mean that Beesbury was at least 80 years old in 297 AC the latest, and in 290 AC the earliest.

Being 80 years old in 297 AC (possibly turning 81 later in the year), would place Bens birth in 216 AC. Being at least 80 years old in 290 AC would place Beesbury's birth in 210 AC or later.

Ben Beesbury was thus born in or between {{Date|210}} and {{Date|217}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Benfred Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
After Benfred has formed a group of lances called the Wild Hares in {{Date|299}}, his uncle Leobald describes the group to exist of boys "none older than nineteen years",{{Ref|acok|16}} indicating that Benfred is 19 years old at most. As it is possible that Benfred will turn 20 later that year, he was born no earlier than {{Date|279}}.

Benfred's younger sister, Eddara, was born no later than {{Date|290}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Eddara Tallhart|Eddara Tallhart]])''. As Benfred will be at least one year older than his younger sister, he cannot have been born after 289 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Benfred was thus born in or between {{Date|279}} and {{Date|289}}.

==[[Benfrey Frey]]==
===Birth===
Benfrey is an older brother of Olyvar, Roslin and Willamen, and a younger brother of Perwyn. Perwyn was born no earlier than 270 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. Benfrey comes next, so the earliest he could have been born is one year later than Perwyn, meaning that Benfrey was born no earlier than 271 AC.

Willamen comes after Benfrey, and Willamens earliest possible year of birth is 280 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Willamen (Frey)|Willamen]])'', meaning that Benfrey was born at least one year before Willamen, meaning that Benfrey was born no later than 279 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Benfrey was thus born in or between {{Date|271}} and {{Date|279}}.

==[[Benjen Stark]]==
===Birth===
Benjen Stark was the younger brother of Brandon, Eddard and Lyanna Stark.{{Ref|aSoS|24}} Lyanna was his first elder sibling. She was born in either {{Date|266}} or {{Date|267}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lyanna Stark|Lyanna Stark]])''. That Benjen was born after Lyanna, shows that he would have been at least one year younger than her, placing his birth in {{Date|267}} the earliest, though it is possible he was born later.

''Note: Benjen tells Jon Snow that he was younger than Jon when getting truly drunk for the first time. Jon is, at that moment, 14 years old.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}. This means that Benjen got drunk for the first time when he was 13 years old (possibly turning 14 later that year ), or younger when he got "well and truly drunk" for the first time.''

==[[Benjicot Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Benjicot was 11 years old in 130 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} That gives him the following options:
* 10 turning 11 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 119 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 118 AC

Following “rule 3” (see top of the page), the second option is not valid, leaving only 119 AC as a possible year of birth.

Benjicot was thus born in {{Date|119}}.

==[[Beren Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
Beren Tallhart is 9 years old during the Harvest Feast in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} That gives him the following options:
* 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC
* 9 turning 10 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 289 AC

Later on in 299 AC, Beren has turned 10.{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} Being both 9 and 10 years old during 299 AC, shows that Beren turned 10 in 299 AC, and was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Beric Dondarrion]]==
===Birth===
Beric Dondarrion was almost 22 years old when he went out to bring Gregor Clegane to justice.{{Ref|aGoT|44}} This means he was still 21 years old. It is known that this event occured in {{Date|298}}, since Eddard Stark mentions Robert Baratheon has been the King for 15 years after Beric has left King's Landing,{{Ref|aGoT|47}} placing this events still in {{Date|298}} (Robert Baratheon was crowned in 283 AC{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}}).This means that Beric has the following options:
* 20 turning 21 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC
* 21 turning 22 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC

No further specifications can be given. Beric is thus born in either {{Date|276}} or {{Date|277}}.

===Death===
Beric died his seventh and final time three days after the Red Wedding.{{Ref|ASOS|Epilogue}}{{Ref|AFFC|42}} Robb Stark was preparing to march to Moat Cailin, and to attack it at the first day of {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|ASOS|45}} Moat Cailin is located at the northern border of the Neck, whereas the Twins are located south of the Neck,{{Ref|TLOIAF| Westeros}} and the time to cross the Neck has been established to be 12 days.{{Ref|AGOT|15}} Since Robb was to leave the day after the wedding, and believed he could be in position to attack Moat Cailin by the first day of {{Date|300}}, he thus seemed to be certain a journey stated earlier to last at least for about 12 days could be completed before then. Having been 12 days away from Moat Cailin, with Beric dying dying on the third day, Beric's death thus occured before the new year began, in {{Date|299}}.

==[[Betha Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Betha was 19 years old when she married Prince Aegon Targaryen in {{Date|220}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} As rule #3 applies, this would place Betha's birth in {{Date|201}}

==[[Bethany Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
The girl is judged to be no older than 7 in 300 AC by Lord Bracken.{{Ref|aDwD|48}} Lord Tytos Blackwood later confirmed that Bethany is actually 8 years old.{{Ref|aDwD|48}} Being 8 years old in 300 AC gives Bethany the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 291 AC

No further specifications can be given. Bethany was thus born in either {{Date|291}} or {{Date|292}}.

''Note: Since Lord Bracken believes that Bethany cannot be older than 7, it seems likely that she was born in 292 AC. If she had been born in 291 AC, she would have been turning 9 later during the year.''

==[[Bethany Bracken]]==
===Birth===
Bethany was the younger sister of Barba Bracken, who was born in {{Date|155}} ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Barba Bracken|Barba Bracken]])''. This would means that Bethany was born in {{Date|156}} or later.

No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bethany Rosby]]==
===Birth===
Bethany's firstborn child, Perwyn Frey, was born in 278 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. Bethany will have been at least 13 years old at Perwyns birth, placing her birth no later than {{Date|265}}. A minimum birth year cannot be given.

===Death===
Bethany's youngest child was born in 282 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Roslin Frey|Roslin Frey]])''. That means that Bethany was still alive in 282 AC at least, though she could have died during the birth, or later in the year. The first possible year in which Bethany died is thus .

Bethany was Walder Frey's sixth wife. In 285 AC, Walder's seventh wife has given birth to Arwyn Frey ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arwyn Frey|Arwyn Frey]])''. This means that Arwyn was conceived in 284 AC, and that thus Walders marriage to his sixth wife took place no later than 284 AC. This means that Bethany died no later than 284 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Bethany thus died in or between {{Date|282}} and {{Date|284}}.

==[[Boremund Baratheon]]==
===Birth===
Boremund was the firstborn child of Alyssa Velaryon and Lord Robar Baratheon. Alyssa and Robar married in {{Date|50}}, half a year after Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys]] turned 16. This places their wedding at least 6 months into the year {{Date|50}}, meaning that their firstborn, Boremund, could not have been born in {{Date|50}} anymore, as a pregnancy lasts 9 months, making the first possibility of his birth {{Date|51}}.

Boremund's younger sister Jocelyn was born in {{Date|61}} the latest ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jocelyn Baratheon|Jocelyn Baratheon]])''. That means that Boremund was born at least a year before, in 60 AC.

Boremund was thus born in or between 51 AC and 60 AC.

''Note: Boremund's mother was born in {{Date|7}}.{{Ref|tsotd}} As menopause generally occurs around the age of ~50, Boremund cannot have been born any later than ~57 AC. However, since there is no set age at which menopause occurs, it cannot be used to state a firm maximum.''

===Death===
Boremund is known to have still been alive at the Great Council of 101 AC.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} By the start of the Dance of the Dragons in early 129 AC, Boremund had died.{{Ref|tpatq}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Stormlands: House Baratheon}}

No further specifications can be given. Boremund died in or between {{Date|101}} and {{Date|129}}.

==[[Boy]]==
===Birth===
Boy described as a "chunky boy of fifteen" by Jaime Lannister{{Ref|asos|11}} and is described as 15 or 16 years old by Arya Stark{{Ref|asos|13}} in 299 AC. That gives him the following options:
* Having turned 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC
* Having turned 16 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 283 AC
* Being 16 in 299 AC, to be turning 17 later that year, placing his birth in 282 AC

No further specifications can be given. Boy was thus born in 282 AC, 283 AC, or 284 AC.

==[[Bradamar Frey]]==
===Birth===
Bradamar has been mentioned to have been 10 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 10 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means he was 9 turning 10 in {{Date|299}}, and 10 turning 11 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in {{Date|289}}.

Bradamar was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Bran Stark|Brandon Stark (Bran)]]==
===Birth===
Bran is 7 years old in {{Date|298}}{{Ref|aGoT|1}}, the day the news of Jon Arryn's death arrives at Winterfell (an event known to have taken place in {{Date|298}}){{Ref|aGoT|2}}. Bran turns 8 a while later.{{Ref|aGoT|24}} He is still 8 years old after the year has turned into {{Date|299}}, after the Walders have arrived at Winterfell.{{Ref|aCoK|4}}. Bran turns 9 before news of Oxcross reaches Winterfell.{{Ref|aCoK|28}}{{Ref|aCoK|35}} This is an event known to have happened in 299 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#War of the Five Kings|War of the Five Kings]])''. With Bran being both 8 and 9 during 299 AC, shows that he was 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, and was therefore born in {{Date|290}}.

==[[Brandon Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
Brandon was 14 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} That gives the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 285 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Brandon was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Brienne of Tarth]]==
===Birth===
When Brienne was no older than 13, Renly Baratheon had just turned 16.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} Renly was born in 277 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Renly Baratheon|Renly Baratheon]])''. This means that Renly turned 16 in 293 AC. With Brienne having just turned 13 in 293 AC, this places her birth in {{Date|280}}.

Concluded can be that Brienne was born in {{Date|280}}.

==[[Bronn]]==
===Birth===
Bronn is said to have been in his early to mid-thirties, as stated by GRRM after the release of a Clash of Kings,<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Bronns_Age Bronn's Age (June 05, 1999)]</ref> meaning that Bronn in in his early to mid-thirties in 299 AC. That would place his birth between {{Date|268}} and {{Date|264}}.

==[[Bryan Frey]]==
===Birth===
Bryan Frey would have been born at least one year after his older sister Walda. Walda was born the earliest in 280 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Walda Frey (Fair Walda)|Walda Frey (Fair Walda)]])'', meaning that the first possible year of birth for Bryan is 281 AC.

Bryan is a squire in {{Date|299}}, meaning that the youngest he could possibly have been in {{Date|299}} was 8.<ref name=Squire></ref> Turning 8 in {{Date|299}} would place Bryan's birth in 291 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Bryan Frey was thus born in or between {{Date|281}} and {{Date|291}}.

==[[Bryce Caron]]==
===Birth===
Bryce's younger brother had been betrothed to [[Brienne Tarth]] when Brienne was 7 years old.{{Ref|AFFC|14}} Bryce's younger brother was three years older than Brienne,{{Ref|AFFC|14}} indicating that Bryce, at least one year older than his younger brother, would have been at least 4 years older than Brienne. Brienne was born in {{Date|280}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Brienne of Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]])'', meaning that Bryce was born in 276 AC or before.

No further specifications can be given. Bryce was thus born in {{Date|276}} or before.

==[[Bryen]]==
===Birth===
Bryen was at least 80 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aSoS|68}} This places his birth in {{Date|220}} or before. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bryen Caron]]==
===Death===
Bryen died together with his wife, daughters and second son, who was 12 at the time.{{Ref|AFFC|14}} Bryen's younger son was three years older than Brienne of Tarth, who was born in {{Date}280}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Brienne of Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]])'', placing his birth in {{Date|277}}. As his son was 12 years old when all fell ill and died, and was born in {{Date|277}}, he would have been 12 in either 289 AC (11 turning 12) or 290 AC (12 turning 13), indicating that Bryen died in either 289 AC or 290 AC.

==[[Brynden Tully]]==
===Birth===
When Jaime Lannister was a squire (which he was from the age of 11 until the age of 15), he went to Riverrun. Jaime notes he was a squire “as green as summer grass”, indicating that this likely took place in one of the earlier years of his being a squire (at the age of 11, 12 or 13). At this event, Jaime met Brynden Tully. Jaime remembers that Brynden had been younger than Jaime was when remembering it (34), and Jaime himself was younger than his own squire (who was 15) was at that moment. {{Ref|aFfC|33}}

This means that when Jaime was 11, 12, 13 or 14 years old, meaning that his visit to Riverrun occurred in either 277 AC, 278 AC, 279 AC, and 280 AC or 281 AC. During these years, Brynden Tully was 33 years old at the maximum, though it is possible that Brynden would be turning 34 later in the year.

If Jaime's visit to Riverrun took place in:
* 277 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 243 AC
* 278 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 244 AC
* 279 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 245 AC
* 280 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 246 AC
* 281 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 247 AC

This shows that Bryndens earliest year of birth is 243 AC. If Brynden had been any younger than 33 (to be turning 34 later that year) during Jaime's first visit to Riverrun, Brynden's birth would take place later. If the event itself took place in one of the later years, Brynden would have been born later. The year 243 AC is therefore Brynden's earliest possible year of birth.

Brynden was a young knight during the War of the Ninepenny Kings,{{Ref|AWOIAF| Brynden Tully}} in {{Date|260}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

Knighthood can be received from the age of 15.<ref name=Knighthood>Generally, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/&page=3#comment-6686954 one seems to be at least 15 years old] - though usually is at least a few years older - upon receiving knighthood</ref> This means that Brynden was at least 15 years old during the war, which took place in 261 AC the latest. Turning 15 in 260 AC would place Bryndens birth in 245 AC. If Brynden had been at least 15 years old in 260 AC, he could not have been born any earlier than 245 AC, placing his birth in 245 AC or earlier.

No further specifications can be given. It can be concluded that Brynden was born in or between {{Date|243}} and {{Date|245}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Catelyn Tully]]==
===Birth===
Catelyn is two years older than her sister Lysa.{{Ref|AGOT|34}} At one point, Catelyn described a memory, during which she herself was no older than Sansa (who was 12 at that time), Lysa younger than Arya (who was 9, soon to turn 10) and Petyr Baelish even younger still.{{Ref|AGOT|71}} This indicates that Petyr was younger than Lysa by at least one year (otherwise, it would have stated that Petyr was the same age as Lysa had been at that point in time).

Sansa and Arya are two years apart in age.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|7}}{{Ref|AGOT|15}} However, looking at the moment during the year their namedays take place, it is clear that Arya's nameday falls early in the year, while Sansa's nameday falls at the end of the year. So even though they are born 2 years apart,{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|7}}{{Ref|AGOT|15}} they actually differ about 2 years and a few months in age.

Looking at Catelyn's memory, she states there that she and Lysa are further apart in age than Sansa and Arya, yet she and Lysa still qualify as being two years apart in age. So Catelyn and Lysa differ nearly 2,5 years in age. Petyr was "younger still" during the memory, meaning he was at least 1 year younger than Lysa (otherwise they would have had the 'same age'). So between Catelyn and Petyr seems to be at least 3 years in age.

Petyr was born in {{Date|268}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Petyr Baelish|Petyr Baelish]])'', and if Catelyn is at least 3 years older, that would place her birth no later than in {{Date|265}}.

Amarei Crakehall died before Catelyn Tully was born.{{Ref|AGOT|59}} Amarei's son Merrett was born in {{Date|262}} ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Merrett Frey|Merrett Frey]])''. Amarei had two younger sons after Merrett, meaning that Amarei couldn't have died before 264 AC. As Catelyn could only have been born after Amarei's death, Catelyn cannot have been born before 264 AC.

Thus, Catelyn Tully was born in either {{Date|264}} or {{Date|265}}. No further specifications can be given.

===Death===
Catelyn dies during the Red Wedding,{{Ref|aSoS|51}} the news of which arrives at King's Landing before Joffrey's wedding,{{Ref|aSoS|53}} which will take place on the first day of {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aSoS|4}} The Red Wedding has thus occurred in {{Date|299}}, meaning that Catelyn died in {{Date|299}}

==[[Cerelle Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Cerelle was 3 years old in {{Date|212}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Cerelle's birth in {{Date|209}}.

===Death===
Cerelle became Lady of Casterly Rock in {{Date|212}}, after her father Tybolt died. She died less than a year later, after which the seat was inherited by her uncle, Gerold.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} Gerold ruled for 31 years, and died in {{Date|244}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} This places Cerelle's death in {{Date|213}}.

==[[Cersei Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cersei has been mentioned to have been 6 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} This gives the following options:
* 5 turning 6 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 293 AC
* 6 turning 7 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC

No further specifications can be given about Cersei Frey. She was born in either {{Date|292}} or {{Date|293}}.

==[[Clement]]==
===Birth===
Brother Clement was 48 years old when he died in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|31}} That gives the following options:
* 47 turning 48 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 252 AC
* 48 turning 49 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 251 AC

No further specifications can be given. Brother Clement was thus born in either {{Date|251}} or {{Date|252}}.

==[[Cleos Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cleos Frey is the eldest son of Emmon Frey and Genna Lannister. Both Emmon and Genna would have been at least 13 years old at the time of his birth. Emmon was born in either 237 AC or 238 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Emmon Frey|Emmon Frey]])'', Genna was born in either 245 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Genna Lannister|Genna Lannister]])''. Genna is younger than her husband Emmon, and thus the measure used for calculating.

With Genna having been born in 245 AC, and with her needing to have been at least 13 years old when Cleos was born, Cleos was born no earlier than 13 years after 245 AC, making 258 AC the first possible year of birth for Cleos.

Cleos's eldest son Tywin was born no later than 288 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Tywin Frey|Tywin Frey]])''. Cleos would have been at least 13 years old when Tywin was born, meaning that Cleos was born no later than 13 years prior to 288 AC, making the year 275 AC the last possible year of birth for Cleos.

No further specifications can be given. Cleos Frey was thus born in or between {{Date|258}} and {{Date|275}}.

==[[Cley Cerwyn]]==
===Birth===
Cley was 14 years old during the Harvest Feast in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This gives him the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 285 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Cley was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Clydas]]==
===Birth===
Clydas is at least 60 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|10}} That places his birth in {{Date|240}} or earlier.

==[[Colmar Frey]]==
===Birth===
Colmar was 11 years old in both 299 AC and 300 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}}{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 11 years old in both 299 AC and 300 AC means that Colmar was 10 turning 11 in {{Date|299}}, and 11 turning 12 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in {{Date|288}}.

==[[Corlys Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Corlys Velaryon was 79 years old when he died in {{Date|132}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As the source for Corlys's age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, thereby placing Corlys's birth in {{Date|53}}

==[[Cregan Karstark]]==
===Birth===
Cregan Karstark is past 50 in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|49}} This places his birth roughly in {{Date|249}}.

''Note: Cregan's brother Arthor is judged to be 50 years old in 300 AC<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', Theon I</ref> That suggests Cregan will not be that much older than 50 himself either.''

==[[Cregan Stark]]==
===Death===
Cregan Stark's son Rickon died in one of the final battles during the Conquest of Dorne. This battle occured in either 157 AC or 158 AC. Rickon is named Cregan's heir at this point in history, indicating that Cregan still ruled Winterfell. Thus, Cregan died in 157 AC or after. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Creighton Longbough]]==
===Birth===
Creighton was in his fifties{{Ref|awoiaf| Creighton Longbough}} in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} That means in 300 AC he was 51 years old at the youngest, and 59 years old at the latest, though it is possible he would be turning 60 later in the year. That gives him the following options:
* 50 turning 51 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 249 AC
* 51 turning 52 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 248 AC
* 52 turning 53 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 247 AC
* 53 turning 54 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 246 AC
* 54 turning 55 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 245 AC
* 55 turning 56 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 244 AC
* 56 turning 57 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 243 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 242 AC
* 58 turning 59 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 241 AC
* 59 turning 60 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 240 AC

No further specifications can be given. Creighton was thus born in or between {{Date|240}} and {{Date|249}}.

==[[Cressen]]==
===Birth===
Cressen mentions he is not far from his 80th nameday in early {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}} That shows Cressen is still 79 years old.
Being 79 years old in {{Date|299}} gives Cressen the following options:
* 79 turning 80 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 220 AC
* 79 turning 80 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 219 AC

No further specifications can be given. Cressen was born in either {{Date|219}} or {{Date|220}}.

===Death===
Cressen died after the [[Red Comet]] had already appeared in the sky. The Red Comet is visible for the first time in {{Date|299}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Turning of the years, Main Series|298 AC to 299 AC]])''. Cressen thus died in {{Date|299}}.

==[[Cynthea Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cynthea has been mentioned to have been 9 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 9 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 8 turning 9 in {{Date|299}}, and 9 turning 10 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 290 AC.

Cynthea was thus born in {{Date|290}}.

==[[Cyrenna Swann]]==
===Birth===
Cyrenna Swann gave birth to her first born child, Jared, in either 249 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jared Frey|Jared Frey]])''. With her firstborn child born in 249 AC the latest, and with Cyrenna having been at least 13 years old when her eldest child was born, Cyrenna cannot have been born any later than 13 years prior to 249 AC, in 236 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Cyrenna was thus born in {{Date|236}} or before.

===Death===
Cyrenna was the second wife of Walder Frey. Walder's eldest child by his third wife, Hosteen, was born no later than 258 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])''. That means that Hosteen was conceived no later than 258 AC, and thus that Walder married his third wife no later than 258 AC. This means that Cyrenna could have died no later than 258 AC.

Cyrenna's youngest son, Luceon, was born in 249 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Luceon (Frey)|Luceon (Frey)]])'', meaning that 249 AC is the first possible year in which Cyrenna could have died.

No further specifications cannot be given. Cyrenna thus died in or between {{Date|249}} and {{Date|258}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Dacey Mormont]]==
===Birth===
Dacey Mormont was born at least one year before her sister Alysane. Alysane was born in {{Date|278}} the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alysane Mormont|Alysane Mormont]])''. This means that Dacey was born {{Date|277}} the latest.

Dacey's mother Maege would have been at least 13 years old when Dacey was born. [[Maege Mormont]] was born the earliest in {{Date|239}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Maege Mormont|Maege Mormont]])'', meaning that Dacey could have been born the earliest in {{Date|252}}.

No further specifications can be given. Dacey Mormont was thus born in or between {{Date|252}} and {{Date|277}}, though it seems most likely, considering the ages of Maege's other children, that Dacey was born close to {{Date|277}}.

==[[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Daella was married in {{Date|80}}, and gave birth to her first child in {{Date|82}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} That means that in {{Date|82}}, she would have been at least 13 years old, meaning that she was born no later than 69 AC. However, Daella is known to have lived at least until the age of 16,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} and thus was at least 16 years old when she died in 82 AC. That means that Daella was born no later than 66 AC.

Daella is the fifth born child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} who were married in {{Date|50}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Thus, Daella would have been born no earlier than 54 AC, one year after Baelon ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])'', and the fifth year of the marriage of Jaehaerys and Alysanne.

No further specifications can be given. Daella was thus born in or between 54 AC and 66 AC.

==[[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)]]==
===Birth===
Daella was at least one year younger than her brother Aemon, but at least one year older than her brother Aegon. As Aemon was born in {{Date|198}},{{Ref|AWOIAF| Aemon}} and Aegon in {{Date|200}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V Targaryen]])'', Daella would have been born in 199 AC.

Daella was thus born in {{Date|199}}.

==[[Daemon II Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Daemon was 7 years old in 196 AC, and 22 in 211 AC.{{Ref|TMK}}
Being 7 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7, placing his birth in 189 AC
* 7 turning 8, placing his birth in 188 AC

Being 22 in 211 AC gives the following options:
* 21 turning 22, placing his birth in 189 AC
* 22 turning 23, placing his birth in 188 AC

No further specifications can be given. Daemon was thus born in either 188 AC or 189 AC.

===Death===
Daemon was captured after his rebellion failed in {{Date|211}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} He was kept alive, as this would prevent Aegor Rivers from crowning his brother Haegon the new Blackfyre Pretender. Haegon was crowned such eventually, and began his own rebellion in {{Date|219}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} Since Haegon was able to launch his own rebellion, Daemon will have died before, making Haegon the new Pretender. Thus, Daemon died in or between 211 AC and 219 AC.

No further specifications can be given.

==[[Daemon III Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Daemon III was the eldest son of Haegon I Blackfyre,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} who was born in 189 AC the earliest ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Haegon I Blackfyre|Haegon I Blackfyre]])''. Haegon would have been at least 13 years old when his first child was born, meaning that Daemon III was born no earlier than 202 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Daemon was born in or after 202 AC.

==[[Daemon Sand]]==
===Birth===
Daemon Sand was 14 years old when Arianne Martell was 14 years old.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} Arianne Martell was born in {{Date|276}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arianne Martell|Arianne Martell]])''. She would have been 14 years old in 290 AC (13 turning 14) and 291 AC (14 turning 15).
So Daemon was 14 years old in either 290 AC or 291 AC. That gives him the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 290 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 290 AC, placing his birth in 275 AC
* 13 turning 14 in 291 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 291 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC

Daemon is known to be older than Arianne, though not by much.<ref name="twow-arianne">''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> As Arianne Martell was born in {{Date|276}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arianne Martell|Arianne Martell]])'', Daemon will have been born either the same year, or before, eliminating 277 AC as a possibility.

No further specification can be given. Daemon was thus born in either 275 AC or 276 AC.

==[[Daemon Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daemon died at the age of 49 in 130 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} This gives him the following options:
* 48 turning 49 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 81 AC
* 49 turning 50 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 80 AC

Following rule #3, this eliminates the option of 80 AC, and places Daemon's birth in {{Date|81}}.

==[[Daena Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daena was the third born child of King Aegon III and Queen Daenaera. {{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineages}} She was thus at least one year younger than her brother Baelor, who was born in {{Date|144}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor I Targaryen|Baelor I Targaryen]])'', placing her birth no earlier than {{Date|145}}.

Daena was married to her brother Baelor in {{Date|160}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} meaning that she would have been at least 13 years old in 160 AC, thereby placing her birth no later than {{Date|147}}.

Daena was 16 years old when Baelor ascended the throne in {{Date|161}}.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Three_Maidens_in_the_Tower Three Maidens in the Tower (June 27, 2006)]</ref> As this would concern a more historical work reference, Daena thus turned 16 the year Baelor ascended the throne, and thus, was born in {{Date|145}}.

Daena Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|145}}.

==[[Daenaera Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Daenaera Velaryon was 6 years old in {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, meaning that Daenaera was born in {{Date|127}}.

==[[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]] (daughter of Aegon IV)==
===Birth===
Daenerys Targaryen was born when her brother Daeron II Targaryen was already married and already had a son of his own.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Targaryen_History Targaryen History (April 20, 2008)]</ref> Daeron's eldest son is Baelor Breakspear, born in 170 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]])'', showing that Daenerys was born the earliest in 170 AC. Further specification, however, is possible.

Daenerys was born two years after Daemon Blackfyre,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} who was born in 170 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} That places Daenerys's birth in 172 AC.

Daenerys was thus born in {{Date|172}}.

==[[Daenerys Targaryen]] (daughter of Aerys II)==
===Birth===
Eddard Stark mentions that Daenerys Targaryen is 14 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|35}} This leaves the following possibilities:
* 13 turning 14 in {{Date|298}}, placing her birth in {{Date|284}}
* 14 turning 15 in {{Date|298}}, placing her birth in {{Date|283}}

In addition, it is known that Daenerys learns she is pregnant on her 14th nameday.{{Ref|aGoT|23}} Daenerys's pregnancy is discussed on two occasions in King's Landing, after the Tourney of the Hand has ended. The Tournament of the Hand of the King occurs at least 6 months into {{Date|298}}, if not more, giving an indication, but not specifying that Daenerys turned 14 in {{Date|298}}.

When Dany is following the comet, she mentions she is still 14 years old.{{Ref|aCoK|12}} The comet has appeared in the sky in {{Date|299}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Turning of the years, Main Series|298 AC to 299 AC)]]''.{{Ref|aGoT|66}} This means that Daenerys has been mentioned to have been 14 years old in both {{Date|298}} and in {{Date|299}}, eliminating 283 AC as Daenerys's possible birth year, leaving only the option 284 AC.

Daenerys was thus born in {{Date|284}}.

==[[Daenora Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daenora's elder siblings were born no earlier than 195 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelor Targaryen|Aelor Targaryen]] & [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelora Targaryen|Aelora Targaryen]])'', indicating that Daenora could not have been born any earlier than one year later, in 196 AC.

However, in {{Date|211}}, Daenora's two siblings are mentioned as the only children of their father, Prince Rhaegel,{{Ref|TMK}} indicating that Daenora was born no earlier than 211 AC herself.

In {{Date|215}}, Daenora's father, Prince Rhaegel, died,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating that Daenora could not have been born any later than {{Date|216}}, nine months after Rhaegel's death.

No further specifications can be given. Daenora was thus born in or between {{Date|211}} and {{Date|216}}.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V)]]==
===Birth===
Daeron was 9 years old when he was betrothed to Olenna Redwyne in 237 AC. He was 18 years old in 246 AC, when he broke the betrothal.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} On both occasions, rule #3 applies, placing Daerons birth in {{Date|228}}.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aerys II)]]==
===Death===
Daeron was born in {{Date|269}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} He lived for only half a year,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} placing his death in either {{Date|269}}, if he was born early in the year, or {{Date|270}}, if he was born later in the year.
No further specifications can be given.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)]]==
===Birth===
Daeron was 18 years old in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} This gives him the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 191 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 190 AC

No further indication can be given. Daeron was born in either {{Date|190}} or {{Date|191}}.

===Death===
Daeron's daughter Vaella was born in {{Date|222}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} That means that Daeron had been alive at least until {{Date|221}}, as Vaella's conception occured 9 months before her birth, and as it is unknown when Vaella's birth occured in the year, it is possible that the year had turned between conception and birth. This makes {{Date|221}} Daeron's first possible year of death.

Daeron predeceased his father Maekar, who died in {{Date|233}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} That means that Daeron could have died at late as {{Date|233}}, only earlier in the year than his father.

No further specifications can be given. Daeron thus died in or between {{Date|221}} and {{Date|233}}.

==[[Daeron I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daeron I Targaryen was 14 years old when he came into his throne in 157 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|14}}{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} Being 14 in 157 AC leaves the following possibilities:
* 13 turning 14 in 157 AC, placing his birth in 143 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 157 AC, placing his birth in 142 AC

It is also known that Daeron was 18 years old when he died in 161 AC, which gives the same possibilities as above.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}

As it is the work of Maester Yandel which stated that Daeron was 14 when he ascended the throne in {{Date|157}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} rule #3 applies, eliminating the option of 142 AC, thereby placing Daeron's birth in 143 AC.

Daeron I was thus born in {{Date|143}}.

==[[Daeron Velaryon]]==
===Death===
Daeron Velaryon died fighting in the Stepstones.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} The battles in the Stepstones occured after Lord Unwin Peake became Hand of the King, which occured in {{Date|133}}, but before Lord Alyn Velaryon was send out to fight Lord Dalton Greyjoy. Alyn Velaryon could not have been send out to sail against Greyjoy after {{Date|134}}, as {{Date|134}} is the year Dalton Greyjoy died.

Therefore, the fighting in the Stepstones occured in either 133 AC or 134 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Daeron thus died either in {{Date|133}} or {{Date|134}}.

==[[Dalbridge]]==
===Birth===
Dalbridge had been the squire for King Jaehaerys II.{{Ref|awoiaf| Dalbridge}} Jaehaerys reigned from 259 AC until 262 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} This means that Dalbridge had been a squire to Jaehaerys in 262AC the latest. With the minimum age of 8 for squires,<ref name=Squire></ref> Dalbridge had been at least 8 years old in 262 AC. This is the absolute youngest that Dalbridge could have been, showing that the absolute latest year in which he could have been born was 254 AC (8 years prior to 262 AC).

No further specifications can be given. Dalbridge was thus born in {{Date|254}} or before.

==[[Dalton Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Dalton was 16 years old in 129 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Red Kraken}} That gives him the following options:
* 15 turning 16 in 129 AC, placing his birth in 113 AC
* 16 turning 17 in 129 AC, placing his birth in 112 AC

As the sources for this information are the historical works of Maesters Yandel and Gyldyan, rule #3 applies, and the option 112 AC is eliminated. Dalton was thus born in {{Date|113}}.

==[[Damion Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Damion Lannister was the son of Damon Lannister. Damon was born in either 244 AC or 245 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Damon Lannister (son of Jason)|Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]])''. Damon would have been at least 13 years old at Damion's birth, showing that Damion's first possible year of birth is 257 AC.

Damion would have been at least 14 years old at the birth of his second born child, Lanna.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Lannister Lineage}} Lanna's last possible year of birth in 286 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lanna Lannister|Lanna Lannister]])'', showing that Damion was born no later than 272 AC.

No further specification can be given. Damion was thus born in or between 257 AC and 272 AC.

==[[Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]]==
===Birth===
Damon Lannister was the eldest trueborn child of Jason Lannister. According to semi-canon sources,<ref name=ConCarolinas>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/ConCarolinas_Reading ConCarolinas Reading (June 02, 2014)]</ref> Jason was married to Damons mother, Alys Stackspear, at the age of 15. Jason was born in {{Date|229}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)]])'', and as the source for Jason's age at the time of marriage concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing the wedding in {{Date|244}}. As Alys was already pregnant with Jason's child at the time of their wedding,<ref name=ConCarolinas></ref> Damon was born within 9 months of the wedding, thus either in 244 AC, the same year as the marriage, or 245 AC, the next year (if the conception had occurred less than 9 months before the turning of the year).

No further specification can be given

==[[Damon Vypren]]==
===Birth===
Damon is the younger brother of Elyana Vypren, so he is at least one year younger than her. Elyana was born in 264 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Elyana Vypren|Elyana Vypren]])'', meaning that Damon was born in 265 AC the earliest.

In {{Date|299}}, Damon is known to have been a knight.{{ref|asos|49}} Knighthood is generally received from the minimum age of 15,<ref name=Knighthood></ref> meaning that Damon was ''at least'' 15 years old in 299 AC, placing his birth no later than 284 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Damon was thus born in or between {{Date|265}} and {{Date|284}}.

==[[Dancer]]==
===Birth===
Dancer, the horse, was 2 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|37}} This gives Dancer two options:
* 1 turning 2, placing her birth in 296 AC
* 2 turning 3, placing her birth in 295 AC

No further specifications are known. Dancer was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Danwell Frey]]==
===Birth===
Danwell is younger than his brother Symond by at least one year. Symond was born the earliest in 251 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Symond Frey|Symond Frey]])'', meaning that Danwells earliest possible year of birth is 252 AC.

Danwell is older than his younger brother Merrett by at least one year. Merrett was born in 262 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Merrett Frey|Merrett Frey]])'', meaning that Danwell cannot have been born any later than 261 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Danwell was thus born in or between {{Date|252}} and {{Date|261}}.

==[[Daven Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Daven Lannister tells in 300 AC that Kevan Lannister, born in {{Date|244}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Kevan Lannister|Kevan Lannister]])'', is twice his age.{{Ref|aFfC|33}} This would place Daven's birth roughly around {{Date|273}}.

''Note: The estimation for Daven's year of birth is rather roughly. He could easily be a few years older.''

==[[Davos Seaworth]]==
===Birth===
Davos Seaworth is known to have been sailing for 40 years.{{Ref|aCoK|58}} It is unknown whether or not this includes Davos's time as a sailor, or whether or not this is only referring to Davos's time as a captain. Though Davos ill not have been sailing since his birth, it is unknown how old he was when he started sailing. This means we can only give an absolute minimum for an indication of Davos's age, placing his birth absolutely no later than {{Date|260}}, though it seems certain and logical that Davos was born at least a few years earlier.

==[[Del]]==
===Birth===
Del is around the age of Jon Snow, who is born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]])''.{{Ref|aSoS|41}} That places his birth not exactly in {{Date|283}}, but roughly around {{Date|283}}.

==[[Della Frey]]==
===Birth===
Della is mentioned to be 3 years old both 299 AC and 300 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}}{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means Della was 2 turning 3 in {{Date|299}}, and 3 turning 4 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|296}}.

==[[Denyo Terys]]==
===Birth===
Denyo Terys is known to have been 12 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|6}} This gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

No further specifications can be given. Denyo was thus born in either {{Date|287}} or {{Date|288}}.

==[[Denys Mallister]]==
===Birth===
Denys Mallister has been Lord Commander of the Shadow Tower for 33 years in 300 AC.{{Ref|aSoS|78}} It is also known that he was 22 years old when he was a champion, presumably at a tourney.{{Ref|aSoS|78}} That would have occurred before Denys joined the Night's Watch, since a man who has joined the Night's Watch no longer takes part in tourneys. This would give Denys the minimum age of 55 in 300 AC, placing his birth as occurring no later than {{Date|245}}.

Denys is described as old,{{Ref|aSoS|78}} suggesting that he is in fact older than 55. No further specifications, however, can be given.

''Note: It should be stated that the definition of "old" is different for every POV character. Hoster Tully, who is in his late 50ties, early 60ties, is described as old. Denys Mallisters minimum age of 55 would already fall in the same category.''

==[[Desmera Redwyne]]==
===Birth===
Desmera Redwyne is 16 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} She is still 16 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 16 in both 299 AC and 300 AC means that Desmera was born in {{Date|283}}.

==[[Desmond Grell]]==
===Birth===
Desmond Grell is of an age with Hoster Tully, in {{Date|299}} {{Ref|aCoK|39}} who was born in or between 237 AC and 240 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hoster Tully|Hoster Tully]])''. That would place Desmonds birth roughly in or between {{Date|237}} and {{Date|240}} as well.

==[[Devan Seaworth]]==
===Birth===
Devan Seaworth is known to have 11 years old in late {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} He is 12 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aDwD|17}} This gives him the following options:
* 10 turning 11 in 299 AC, and 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 299 AC, and 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

Devan Seaworth is known to be older than Edric Storm.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} Edric was born in {{Date|287}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Edric Storm|Edric Storm]])''. Since having been born in 288 AC would make Devan younger than Edric, 288 AC is eliminated, leaving only the option of 287 AC. Devan was thus born in 287 AC, the same year as Edric, and since Devan is the elder of the two, this means his birth occured earlier in the year.

Devan was thus born in {{Date|287}}.

==[[Dickon Frey]]==
===Birth===
Dickon has been mentioned to have been 5 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 5 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means he was 4 turning 5 in {{Date|299}}, and 5 turning 6 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in 294 AC.

Dickon was thus born in {{Date|294}}.

==[[Dickon Tarly]]==
===Birth===
Dickon is described by Brienne of Tarth to be 10 or 12 in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|14}} Since Brienne proclaims that she is bad in estimating ages,{{Ref|aFfC|9}} her word cannot be trusted 100% (she estimated Podrick, of 12 years of age, to be 10,{{Ref|aFfC|9}} for example).

Being either 10, 11 or 12 in {{Date|300}} would give Dickon the following options:
* 9 turning 10 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC
* 10 turning 11 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 289 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

With Samwell having been born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Samwell Tarly|Samwell Tarly]])'', and with three sisters having been born in 3 years time in {{Ref|aGoT|26}} between Dickon and Samwell, Dickon cannot have been born before {{Date|287}}. That would make Dickon 12 turning 13 in {{Date|300}}, when the observation of 10 or 12 is made. It is, however, not known whether the eldest of Dickons sisters was born the year after Samwell, or whether there were more years in between their births.

No further specifications can be given about Dickon. Dickon was born in or between {{Date|287}} and {{Date|290}}.

''Note: seeing as how Dickon was present in King Renly's army in the first half of {{Date|299}}, this seems to suggest that Dickon cannot have been born later (in {{Date|299}}, Dickon would have been 11 turning 12), since it would make him younger than 12 in {{Date|299}}, an age at which he would have no business being present in an army preparing for war.''

==[[Domeric Bolton]]==
===Birth===
After spending 4 years as a page for Lady Barbrey Dustin, Domeric would spend 3 years in the Vale as a squire to Lord Redfort.{{Ref|aDwD|32}}
This shows that Domeric was fostered. Fostering usually ends at the age of 16, when the boy becomes a man grown by law.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Some_Questions Some Questions (March 16, 2000)]</ref>
When Domeric returned home, after having enjoyed spending time with Lord Redfort sons, he learned he had a bastard brother. Domeric sought out his bastard brother, and died shortly thereafter.{{Ref|aDwD|32}} Domeric died in 297 AC (see below, under "death"). If Domeric was 16 years old at the time of his death (and his death thus occured shortly after his return from the Vale), Domeric would have been born in {{Date|281}}.

Of course, it cannot be stated with certainty that Domeric died within a year of returning to the Dreadfort, which would place his return in an earlier year, and thus also his birth. It also cannt be stated with certainty that Domerics fostering ended at the age of 16. Though Domeric was said to have the makings of a tourney knight, Domeric is not mentioned to have received his knighthood prior to leaving the Vale. There are, after all, also highborns who end their time as a squire at the age of 18.<ref>Quentyn Martell is 18 years old upon being knighted</ref> Should Domeric have been 18 years old when he returned to the Dreadfort, and he died shortly thereafter, his birth would have occured in {{Date|279}}

Due to the uncertainty that arises with Domeric's birth, we can thus only conclude that it is most likely that he was born '''roughly''' around or between {{Date|279}} and {{Date|281}}.

In any case, Domeric had been fostered by Lady Barbrey Dustin.{{Ref|aDwD|32}} As Lady Barbrey has been Barbrey Ryswell until her marriage, Domerics fostering thus took place after Barbreys marriage to Lord Dustin.
Lady Barbrey got married to Lord Dustin in 282 AC, and thus, technically, this is the first year where Domeric could have been fostered. With fosterings usually ending at the age of 16, and Domerics fostering in total having lasted 7 years, 4 years of which were spend at Lady Barbrey's, Domeric would have been 9 years old at the oldest when his fostering with Lady Barbrey started.

With Domeric's age at 9 at the maximum in 282 AC, Domeric cannot have been born before 273 AC.

''However'', Domeric returned from the Vale wanting a brother. It seems highly unlikely that between Domeric returning to the Dreadfort and Domerics death, 8 years passed, bringing the timeframe back to 279 AC-281 AC, roughly.

===Death===
In {{Date|299}}, Domeric is said to have died "2 years ago".{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This places Domerics death in {{Date|297}}

==[[Donel Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Donel was the third son of Quellon Greyjoy.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} Thus, he would have been at least one year younger than his older brother, Quenton. Quenton was born no earlier than 254 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Quenton Greyjoy|Quenton Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Donel could not have been born any earlier than 255 AC.

Donel would have been at least nine months older than Balon, Quellon's fourth son.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} As Donel and Balon have different mothers,{{Ref|AFFC|1}} following rule #2, it is possible that they were born in the same year. Balon was born in 261 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Balon Greyjoy|Balon Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Donel's last possible year of birth is 261 AC as well.

No further specifications can be given. Donel was thus born in or between 255 AC and 261 AC.

==[[Donal Noye]]==
===Birth===
Donal Noye has been mentioned to have been well past 30 when he had taken a blow from an axe during the Siege of Storm's End, during Robert's Rebellion.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Robert's Rebellion ended in 283 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} “Well past 30” suggests that Donal had turned 30 several years before, giving him a minimal age of about 33 during the Siege. With certainty it can be said that Donal was younger than 40 during the Siege. Combining this info, Donal's age during the Siege can be place as having been between 31 and 39, placing his birth in or between {{Date|244}} and {{Date|252}}.

==[[Donella Manderly]] (Donella Hornwood)==
===Birth===
Donella Hornwood says she is past her childbearing years in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This indicates that she is either about 50 years old, or older, placing her birth no later than ~{{Date|249}}.

No further specifications can be given. Donella was thus born in or before ~{{Date|249}}

''Note: that Donella's son was betrothed{{Ref|aDwD|44}}, might indicate that he was not yet that old. However, since male heirs of a House can marry when they are in their late twenties, early thirties (i.e. Edmure Tully), during peace times, it seems possible that Donella's birth took place not that far awar from 249 AC.''

==[[Donnel Haigh]]==
===Birth===
Donnel was born at least one year after his older brother Harys. Harys was born the earliest in 254 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Harys Haigh|Harys Haigh]])'', so Donnel was born no earlier than 1 year later, in 255 AC.

Donnel was born at least one year before his younger brother Alyn. Alyn was born no later than 291 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyn Haigh|Alyn Haigh]])'', meaning that Donnel was born no later than 1 year before that, making Donnels last possible year of birth 290 AC.

Donnel, however, is a knight, in 299 AC,{{Ref|aSoS|49}} meaning that he is at least 15 years old by then. Sandor Clegane mentions in 300 AC how he has ridden and won against Donnel many times,{{Ref|aSoS|50}} suggesting that Donnel has been a knight for several years already. Sandor Clegane also states how he had almost killed Donnel in a melee. There are no known melee's that Sandor took place in in 299 AC or in 298 AC, meaning that this melee would have taken place in 297 AC the earliest. With Donnel having been at least 15 years old in 297 AC at the latest, puts his last possible year of birth in 282 AC.

Donnel was thus born in or between {{Date|255}} and {{Date|282}}.

==[[Donnel Waynwood]]==
===Birth===
Ser Donnel Waynwood is mentioned to be 20 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|34}} For Donnel, that gives two options:
* 19 turning 20 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 278 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC

No further specifications can be given about Donnel. He was born in either {{Date|277}} or {{Date|278}}.

==[[Dontos Hollard]]==
===Birth===
Dontos Hollard has been described as being “a knight of forty years” in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} This places Dontos's age in {{Date|300}} at roughly 40 years, placing his age between 37 and 43.

Dontos has been described as having been a young boy during the Defiance at Duskendale.{{Ref|aFfC|9}} The Defiance at Duskendale took place in {{Date|277}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} With Dontos still being named a “young boy” during this event, he would most likely not yet have reached the age of 16 yet (which is adulthood).

For Dontos, as per the descriptions of his age, the following options exist:
* 36 turning 37 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 263 AC
* 37 turning 38 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 262 AC
* 38 turning 39 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 261 AC
* 39 turning 40 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 260 AC
* 40 turning 41 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 259 AC
* 41 turning 42 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 258 AC
* 42 turning 43 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 257 AC
* 43 turning 44 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 256 AC

This gives the years 256 AC up to 263 AC as options for Dontos's birth.

The Defiance at Duskendale gives Dontos the following maxima:
* Being 15 turning 16 in 277 AC, placing his birth no earlier than 261 AC

Comparing this possibility to the possibilities gained by looking at Dontos's known age in 300 AC, the years of 256 AC, 257 AC, 258 AC, 259 AC and 260 AC are eliminated.

This shows that Dontos was born in or between {{Date|261}} and {{Date|263}}.

''Note: Being described as a “boy” suggests an age younger than 16 years, suggesting that Dontos's actual birth was closer to {{Date|263}} than to {{Date|261}}. Having been born in {{Date|263}} (Dontos's youngest option) would have made him 13 years old in {{Date|276}}, the first possible option, and one of the most likey options, for the Defiance.''

==[[Doran Martell]]==
===Birth===
Doran Martell is 52 years old in {{Date|300}}. {{Ref|aFfC|2}} This gives Doran the following options:
* 51 turning 52 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 248 AC
* 52 turning 53 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 247 AC

No further specifications can be given. Doran was thus born in either {{Date|247}} or {{Date|248}}.

==[[Dorea Sand]]==
===Birth===
Dorea Sand is described as being 8 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} That leaves two options for Dorea:
* 7 turning 8 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 291 AC

No further specifications can be given. Dorea was thus born in either {{Date|291}} or {{Date|292}}.

==[[Drazenko Rogare]]==
===Death===
Drazenko Rogare and his older brother, Lysandro, died within a day of one another, which began the fall of the Rogares, both in the Seven Kingdoms, and in Lys.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}
Lysandro's heir, Lysaro, began spending vast sums in an attempt to persue power. He did so, while his siblings became involved in plots to control the Iron Throne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} These plots to control the Iron Throne occurred between {{Date|134}} and {{Date|136}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As Lysaro was already in power at this point, Lysandro was already dead. Therefore, by {{Date|134}} at the latest, Drazenko had already died.

Drazenko was the Prince Consort of Dorne, indicating that he was alive when Aliandra Martell became the Princess of Dorne. Aliandra's father, Prince Qoren Martell, is known to have still been alive in {{Date|129}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}} Thus, in {{Date|129}}, Drazenko was still alive.

No further specifications can be given. Drazenko died in or between {{Date|129}} and {{Date|134}}.

==[[Drogo]]==
===Birth===
Drogo is mentioned to have been no more than 30 years old when meeting Daenerys Targaryen, in either 297 AC or 298 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|3}} Being 30 years old in 298 AC places Drogo's birth no later than 267 AC (being 30 turning 31 in 298 AC, with Drogo's nameday occurring after meeting Daenerys).

Drogo was thus born in {{Date|267}}, roughly.

==[[Duncan Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Duncan's parents, Aegon V Targaryen and Betha Blackwood, were married in 220 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} This means that Duncan's first possible year of birth is that same year, 220 AC.
Duncan would be at least one year older than his brother, Jaehaerys, who was born in 225 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jaehaerys II Targaryen|Jaehaerys II Targaryen]])'', meaning that Duncan was born no later than 224 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Duncan was thus born in or between 220 AC and 224 AC.

==[[Duncan the Tall]]==
===Birth===
Duncan was 16 or 17 years old in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} He had squired for Ser Arlan of Pennytree since the age of 5 or 6. When he was 3 or 4 years old, the Redgrass Field, in 196 AC, was being fought.{{Ref|TSS}} He is 18 or 19 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TSS}}
Being 16 or 17 years old in 209 AC gives the following options:
* 15 turning 16, placing his birth in 193 AC
* 16 turning 17, placing his birth in 192 AC
* 17 turning 18, placing his birth in 191 AC

The same possibilities will be achieved with being 18 or 19 in 211 AC, and with being 3 or 4 in 196 AC.

Further, it is known that Duncan was born "some time around 192 AC".{{Ref|AWOIAF| Duncan}}

No further specifications can be given. Duncan the Tall was thus born in either {{Date|191}}, {{Date|192}} or {{Date|193}}.

==[[Dunstan Drumm]]==
===Birth===
Dunstan Drumm is mentioned to be younger than Erik Ironmaker.{{Ref|aFfC|19}} Since Erik was born in either 211 AC or 212 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Erik Ironmaker|Erik Ironmaker]])'', Dustan will have been born in {{Date|212}} or later.

==[[Duram Bar Emmon]]==
===Birth===
Duram Bar Emmon was 14 years old in early {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}} He was 15 in late {{Date|299}},{{Ref|aSoS|25}} between the Battle of the Blackwater and Joffrey’s wedding on the first day of {{Date|300}}. He was also 15 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being both 14 and 15 in {{Date|299}} means Bar was 14 turning 15 in {{Date|299}}, placing his birth in {{Date|284}}.

==[[Dyanna Dayne]]==
===Death===
Dyanna Dayne is mentioned to have died by the time the Ashford Tourney takes place in {{Date|209}}.{{Ref|THK}} This makes it possible that Dyanna had died earlier that same year, making {{Date|209}} the last possible year of her death.

Dyanna had given birth to six children in total. Her youngest child, Rhae, was born no earlier than 201 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhae Targaryen|Rhae Targaryen]])''. This means that Dyanna lived at least long enough to give birth to Rhae, making her first possible year of death 201 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Dyanna thus died in or between {{Date|201}} and {{Date|209}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

=See also=
* Are you a contributor to the ''wiki of ice and fire'', or just simply ''a forum of ice and fire''-user and would you like to discuss anything on this page? Go [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/ here].
* Calculations to determine when certain events took place can be found [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events|here]]

==References==
{{References|2}}
[[Category:Calculations]]

Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages

2018-06-01T22:46:55Z

Jaehaerys-III:

__NOTOC__
{{Calculations Policy}}
'''Due to editing issues caused by the length of the calculations, the list is divided into four pages. Use the navigation box, or navigate here to [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)|page 2]], [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)|page 3]] or [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)|page 4]]. You are currently on page 1.'''

In the main series and novellas, George R.R. Martin does not state specifically in which year a character has been born or has died. This page lists the calculations to determine such years, years of birth mostly, but also years of death at times, as specific as is possible, for all characters for all this is possible.
This information then can be used in articles and serves to give a more complete image of the world of ''A Song of Ice and Fire''.

'''The Method''': The calculations have been made with a few simple rules.
*'''1''': A character, both male and female, will be at least 13 years old at the birth of his or her first born child. This age is chosen because of the marriages known in ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' (Maegor I got married at the age of 13, Princess Helaena Targaryen was 13 years old, Sansa Stark, though still 12 years old, would turn 13 in only a few days, placing her marriage in the year she would turn 13) and because of simple biology, looking at the fertility of both boys and girls.
*'''2''': When discussing siblings, it is assumed that there will be more than 9 months in between the births. Though technically siblings can differ only 9 months in age, this would require the mother to become pregnant within days of having given birth. It is assumed that the mother was allowed a short period of recovery after having given birth, and thus that siblings will be born at least 1 year (12 months) apart. This is only when discussing full-blood siblings. Siblings with the same father, but with a different mother, won't have this issue.
*'''3''': Where historic works are concerned, written by maesters, or sources recited from works written by maesters, it can be assumed that the age of a character stated in a year is the age that character would be turning that year. For example, Maegor I Targaryen was born in 12 AC. In historic works, his age in the year 25 AC will be stated as 13 years (the age he would be turning that year), without the maester writing the work checking whether the event being described occurred before or after Maegor’s nameday.<ref>Clarification [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/page-18#entry6434723]</ref> This goes for historical works, not for POV-information, like ''A Game of Thrones'' and its sequels, or ''The Hedge Knight'', and other tales of Dunk & Egg.

The characters are listed alphabetically, using full names. Maesters (like Maester Aemon), will also be listed alphabetically under their birth names, unless those aren't known.

Names that belong to several characters (for example, the name Walder Frey) will be listed alphabetically, but will have their nickname or relations listed in parentheses, so they can be distinguished from one another.

For calculations on placings of events, see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events|Calculations of Events]].

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Addam Osgrey]]==
===Birth===
Addam was 12 years old in 196 AC.{{Ref|TSS}} That givens him the following options:
* 11 turning 12, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13, placing his birth in 183 AC

No further specifications can be given. Addam was thus born in either {{Date|183}} or {{Date|184}}.

==[[Addam Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Addam was 15 years old in {{Date|129}}.{{Ref|TPATQ}} As the source for his age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing his birth in {{Date|114}}.

Addam Velaryon was thus born in {{Date|114}}.

==[[Aegon Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aegon was 12 years old when he died, in 196 AC.<ref name=GreatBastards>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Concerning_the_Great_Bastards/ Concerning the Great Bastards (April 06, 2004)]</ref>{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
Being 12 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 183 AC

Aegon's father, Daemon Blackfyre, married Aegons mother, Rohanne of Tyrosh, in 184 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that Aegon couldn't have been conceived earlier than 184 AC.

This eliminates 183 AC as a possible birth year for Aegon, leaving only {{Date|184}}.

==[[Aegon Frey (Bloodborn)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon Frey is at least one year older than his younger brother Rhaegar. Rhaegar was born no later than 273 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar Frey]])'', meaning that Aegon was born no later than one year before, in 272 AC.

Aegon was the firstborn child of his father Aenys Frey. Aenys was born no earlier than 240 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aenys Frey|Aenys Frey]])'', meaning that Aegon was born no earlier than 13 years after 240 AC, placing his first possible moment of birth in 253 AC.

Aegon was thus born in or between {{Date|253}} and {{Date|272}}.

''Note: Aegon's brother Rhaegar was born in or between 269 AC and 273 AC, making it more likely than Aegon was born closer to his maximum of 272 AC, than to his minimum of 253 AC. Though an actual specification cannot be given.''

==[[Aegon Frey (Jinglebell)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon is believed to be some 50 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|49}} That would place his birth roughly in {{Date|249}}.

No further specifications can be given. Aegon was thus born roughly in {{Date|249}}.

==[[Aegon V Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aegon was judged to be 8 or 9 in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}}

Aegon being 8 or 9 in 209 AC would give the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 201 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 200 AC
* 9 turning 10 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 199 AC

Aegon was known to have been both 10 years old and 11 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TMK}}
This leaves the following option:
* 10 turning 11 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 200 AC

In addition, Aegon is stated to have been 20 years old in {{Date|220}}, when he got married.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} According to rule three ([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Top|see top of page]]), as this is stated in a historic work, Aegon would have been turning 20 that year, meaning that he was born in 200 AC.

Aegon V Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|200}}.

==[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Aegon's parents, Jaehaerys and Alysanne, got married in 50 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Their first child, Aegon,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} could thus have been born the earliest in 50 AC.

As Aegon will have been at least one year older than his younger sister Alyssa, Aegon will not have been born before 59 AC, one year before Alyssa's last possible year of birth ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyssa Targaryen|Alyssa Targaryen]])''.

Aegon was thus born in or between 50 AC and 59 AC.

==[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)]]==
===Birth===
''The World of Ice & Fire'' states that on the last day of {{Date|281}} it began to snow in King's Landing, and that it took only a fortnight for the Blackwater to freeze. That caused Aerys II to command the pyromancers to "drive off winter with their magics", which led to the pyromancers burning their wildfire along the walls of the Red Keep for a month. It is then stated that Rhaegar Targaryen wasn't at King's Landing at that moment, nor was he at Dragonstone "with Princess Elia and their young son, Aegon", as he had taken to the road "with the coming of the new year".{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Fall of the Dragons: The Year of the False Spring}} When exactly Rhaegar left is unclear.

Elia Martell married Prince Rhaegar in 280 AC, and their first child, Rhaenys, was born later that same year.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} That mean that Elia and Rhaegar were married within the first three months of the year, and Rhaenys was thus born within the last three months of the year. After Rhaenys' birth, Elia went on bedrest for half a year.{{Ref|ADWD|61}} With Rhaenys's birth within the last three months of the year, Elia's bedrest would have lasted until any point in either the fourth, fifth or sixth month of 281 AC. ''(Note that Elia's bedrest might not have lasted precisely 6 months.)'' Aegon will have been conceived after Elia's bedrest had ended, and with a nine month pregnancy, he will thus have been born no earlier than very late in the year 281 AC, and no later than very early {{date|282}}. Per the visions in the [[House of the Undying]], Rhaegar was with Elia when he named Aegon.{{ref|acok|48}} Rhaegar left Elia and Aegon in early {{date|282}}, thereby confirming that Aegon cannot have been born later than very early {{Date|282}}.

When asked, ''The World of Ice & Fire'' co-author Elio Garcia stated that, in regards to the year of Aegon's birth, "''George, too, is unclear on this point.''"<ref>[TWOIAF Spoilers] Inconsistency or Intentional?: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/&do=findComment&comment=6435302 Ran (November 9, 2014)]</ref>

No further confirmation can be given. Aegon was thus born in either late {{Date|281}} or very early {{Date|282}}.

===Death===
Aegon died during the Sack of King's Landing. The Sack of King's Landing took place in {{Date|283}} ''(see the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Sack of King's Landing|Sack of King's Landing]]'').

Aegon thus died in {{Date|283}}.

==[[Aegor Rivers]]==
===Birth===
Aegor is known to have been 24 years old at the Redgrass Field in {{Date|196}}.<ref name=GreatBastards></ref> This would give Aegor the following options:
*23 turnign 24 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 172 AC
*24 turning 25 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 171 AC

Aegor's mother, Barba Bracken, gave birth to Aegor after Aegon had ascended to the throne. Aegon ascended to the throne in {{Date|172}}. Barba was Aegons fifth mistress. As Aegons sixth mistress, Melissa, “reigned” for five years, and was replaced in {{Date|177}}, meaning she became Aegons mistress in {{Date|172}}, thereby confirming that Barba had seized to be Aegons mistress in 172 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

In addition, Aegor was born a fortnight before Princess Daenerys, who was born in {{Date|172}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} As Aegor was born ''before'' Daenerys's birth in 172 AC, but after Aegon IV became King in 172 AC, his birth is confirmed to have occured in {{Date|172}} as well.

Aegor Rivers was thus born in {{Date|172}}.

===Death===
Aegor was 69 years old when he died.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} Knowing that Aegor was born in {{Date|172}}, following “rule 3”, this means that Aegor died in {{Date|241}}.

==[[Aelor Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aelor and his twin sister Aelora were the eldest children of Prince Rhaegel Targaryen, who was born in or between 173 AC and 177 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel Targaryen]])''. As Rhaegel will have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his twins, this places Aelor's birth no earlier than 186 AC. However, in {{Date|211}}, Aelor and his twin are mentioned as Rhaegel's children, with the description of them still being "children",{{ref|TSS}} indicating they were still young at the time, and thus that Aelor had not yet reached manhood, therefore had not yet turned 16.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ Age of Majority (November 4, 1999)]</ref> As it is possible Aelor would turn 16 later than year, this places his birth no earlier than 195 AC.

By {{Date|217}}, Aelor had been married to his twin-sister Aelora,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating a minimum age of 13 (see rule #1), placing his birth no later than 204 AC.

No further specifications can be given, Aelor was thus born in or between {{Date|195}} and {{Date|204}}.

==[[Aelora Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aelora and her twin brother Aelor were the eldest children of Prince Rhaegel Targaryen, who was born in or between 173 AC and 177 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel Targaryen]])''. As Rhaegel will have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his twins, this places Aelora's birth no earlier than 186 AC. However, Aelora's twin, Aelor, could not have been born any earlier than 195 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelor Targaryen|Aelor Targaryen]])'', placing Aelora's birth no earlier than 195 AC as well.

By {{Date|217}}, Aelora had been married to her twin-brother Aelor,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating a minimum age of 13 (see rule #1), placing her birth no later than 204 AC.

No further specifications can be given, Aelora was thus born in or between {{Date|195}} and {{Date|204}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon (Targaryen)]]==
===Birth===
{{Date|198}} has been stated Aemon's year of birth in ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]''.{{Ref|awoiaf| Aemon}}

In addition, it is known that Aemon went to the Citadel at the age of 9 or 10.{{Ref|aCoK|6}} It is known that Aemon was at the Citadel during the Ashford Tourney in {{Date|209}} already.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Many_Questions/ Many Questions (October 14, 1998)]</ref> With Aemon's birth having been in {{Date|198}}, he would have turned 9 in {{Date|207}}, and 10 in {{Date|208}}, showing that Aemon either went to the Citadel in {{Date|207}}, {{Date|208}} or {{Date|209}} (9 turning 10).

==[[Aemon Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aemon was 12 years old when he died, in 196 AC.<ref name=GreatBastards></ref>
Being 12 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 184 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 196 AC, placing his birth in 183 AC

Aemons father, Daemon Blackfyre, married Aemons mother, Rohanne of Tyrosh, in 184 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that Aemon could not have been conceived earlier than 184 AC.

This eliminates 183 AC as a possible birth year for Aemon, leaving only {{Date|184}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne got married in 50 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Their first child, Aegon,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: The Targaryen Lineage}} could thus have been born the earliest in 50 AC.
Aemon had his first child born in 74 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} He would have been at least 13 years old upon Rhaenys's birth, and thus, he was born no later than 61 AC. As Aemon is the third born child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: The Targaryen Lineage}} he could not have been born before 52 AC. Aemon was thus born in or between 52 AC and 61 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aemon was thus born between {{Date|52}} and {{Date|61}}.

==[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)]]==
===Death===
Aemon is known to have died defending his brother, King Aegon IV Targaryen, from the brothers of Ser Terrence Toyne. Terrence's brothers wanted to take revenge for Terrence's death, which occurred in {{Date|178}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} It is unknown how long after his death, Terrence's brothers tried to take revenge.

It is known that both Aemon and Naerys, his sister, died during Aegon IV's reign, and that Naerys died a year after Aemon.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Aegons reign ended in {{Date|184}}, meaning that Aerys's last possible year of death was 184 AC. And thus Aemons last possible year of death was 183 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aemon died in or between 178 AC and 183 AC.

==[[Aenys Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Aenys was at least a year younger than his elder brother, Haegon I Blackfyre, who was born in 189 AC the earliest ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Haegon I Blackfyre|Haegon I Blackfyre]])''. This means that one year later, 190 AC, is the first possible year of birth for Aenys.

Aenys had two older brothers.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} All of the children of Daemon I had been born before the First Blackfyre Rebellion began in early {{Date|196}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} That means that 196 AC, early in the year, is the last possible moment for Aenys's youngest brother to have been born. Which, in turn, means that 194 AC is the last possible year of birth for Aenys.

No further specifications can be given. Aenys was thus born in or between 190 AC and 194 AC.

==[[Aenys Frey]]==
===Birth===
Aenys Frey is younger than his brother Emmon by at least one year. Emmon was born in {{Date|239}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Emmon Frey|Emmon Frey]])'', meaning that Aenys was born in 240 AC the earliest.

Aenys is older than his younger sister Perianne by at least one year. Perianne was born in 248 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perriane Frey|Perriane Frey]])'', meaning that Aenys was born no later than one year before, in 247 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aenys was thus born in or between {{Date|240}} and {{Date|247}}.

==[[Aerion Targaryen]] (Brightflame)==
===Birth===
Aerion was the second born son of Maekar I Targaryen. This means that Aerion was born at least 1 year after his older brother Daeron. Daeron was born in 190 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daeron Targaryen (The Drunken)|Daeron Targaryen]])'', meaning that Aerion was born no earlier than 191 AC.

Aerion was allowed to participate in the Tourney at Ashford in {{Date|209}},{{Ref|THK}} meaning he would have been at least 15 years old. The last possible year Aerion could have turned 15 was thus 209 AC, meaning that he would have been born in 194 AC the latest.

Ser Duncan the Tall judged Aerion to be near his own age (with Duncan himself being 16 or 17 years old) in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} However, “near his own age” can also mean a year or so older or younger, thus Aerion could be born between {{Date|191}} and {{Date|194}}, which offers no further specification.

No further specifications can thus be given. Aerion was thus born in or between {{Date|191}} and {{Date|194}}.

==[[Aeron Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Aeron was 16 years old or older when he named his ship ''The Golden Storm''. {{Ref|aFfC|1}} Aeron's ship went down during the Greyjoy Rebellion in {{Date|289}},{{Ref|aFfC|1}} showing that Aeron had turned 16 at least by {{Date|289}}, placing his birth no later than {{Date|273}}.

Aeron's brother Urrigon was 14 years old when he died,{{Ref|aFfC|1}} in 283 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Old Ways and the New}} Aeron was younger than Urrigon, making him 13 or younger in 283 AC. If Aeron was 13 years old in 283 AC, he was born in either 270 AC (12 turning 13 in 283 AC), or 269 AC (13 turning 14 in 283 AC). This places Aeron's birth in 269 AC or later.

Aeron was thus born in or between 269 AC and 273 AC.

==[[Aeryn Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aeryn was the sixth child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} She was at least one year younger than her older sister Daella, and at least seven years older than her youngest sibling, Gael. Daella was born in 54 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)|Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)]])'', meaning that Aeryn was born no earlier than 55 AC.

Gael was born in 83 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Gael Targaryen|Gael Targaryen]])''. Thus, Aeryn would have been born the latest 7 years prior, in 76 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Aeryn was thus born in or between 55 AC and 76 AC.

==[[Aerys I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aerys was the secondborn son of King Daeron II Targaryen. This means he was thus born at least 1 year after his elder brother Baelor, who was born in 170 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]])''. This would make Aerys's first possible year of birth 171AC.

However, it is stated that the Aerys's aunt Daenerys was born after Daeron II, Aerys's father, himself already had a son, not “sons”, thereby indicating that Daenerys was born after Baelor, but before Aerys. Daenerys was born in 172 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)]])'', so the earliest that Aerys could have been born, would be the year 172 AC (placing his birth behind Daenerys’ birth in the year).

Aerys was older than his brother Maekar, who was born the latest in 178 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar I Targaryen]])''. Between Aerys and Maekar is one other brother, meaning that Aerys was born at least 2 years before Maekar. This makes 176 AC the last possible year of birth for Aerys.

No further specifications can be given. Aerys was thus born in or between {{Date|172}} and {{Date|176}}.

==[[Aerys II Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Aerys II was 18 years old when he came into his throne in 262 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} This gives Aerys the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 244 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 243 AC

As the source for Aerys's age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Aerys's birth in {{Date|244}}

Aerys was thus born in {{Date|244}}.

==[[Alayaya]]==
===Birth===
Alayaya is known to have been 16 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|15}} That leaves the following options for her:
* 15 turning 16 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 283 AC
* 16 turning 17 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 282 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alayaya was thus born in either {{Date|282}} or {{Date|283}}.

==[[Alequo Adarys]]==
===Death===
Alequo died six years after the War of the Ninepenny Kings ended in {{Date|260}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} placing his death in {{Date|266}}.

==[[Alerie Hightower]]==
===Birth===
Alerie Hightower is known to be younger than her husband, Mace Tyrell.{{Ref|aSoS|19}} Mace Tyrell was born in {{Date|256}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Mace Tyrell|Mace Tyrell]])'', meaning Alerie was born in 257 AC or later.

Alerie's first born child was born in {{Date|276}} the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Willas Tyrell|Willas Tyrell]])''. Alerie would have been at least 13 years old during Willas's birth, meaning that Alerie will not have been born any later than 263 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Alerie was thus born in or between {{Date|257}} and {{Date|263}}.

==[[Alesander Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alesander was born at least one year before his sister Alyx, who was born in 282 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyx Frey|Alyx Frey]])''. This makes Alesanders first possible year of birth one year before, 281 AC.

Alesander's father Symond was born the earliest in 252 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Symond Frey|Symond Frey]])''. Symond would have been at least 13 years old when Alesander was born, meaning that 265 AC is the earliest possible year of birth for Alesander.

No further specifications can be given. Alesander was thus born in or between {{Date|265}} and {{Date|281}}.

==[[Alester Norcross]]==
===Birth===
Alester is 8 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} He is 9 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} That gives Alester the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 299 AC, and 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 291 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, and 9 turning 10 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alester was thus born in either {{Date|290}} or {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alicent Hightower]]==
===Birth===
Alicent was 18 years old when she got married in {{Date|106}}.{{Ref|TRP}} That gives her the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 106 AC, placing her birth in 88 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 106 AC, placing her birth in 87 AC

However, as the source for Alicent's age in 106 AC concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing her birth in {{Date|88}}

Alicent Hightower was thus born in {{Date|88}}.

==[[Alla Tyrell]]==
===Birth===
Alla is known to be close to Sansa Stark's age.{{Ref|aSoS|6}} Sansa Stark was born in {{Date|286}}. This places Alla's birth roughly around {{Date|286}} as well.

==[[Alliser Thorne]]==
===Birth===
Ser Alliser was a man of some 50 years in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Being roughly 50 in {{Date|298}} places his birth roughly in {{Date|248}}.

No further specifications can be given. Ser Alliser was born in roughly {{Date|248}}.

==[[Alyn Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alyn has been mentioned to have been 3 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and 4 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in {{Date|299}} gives the following options:
* 2 turning 3, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 295 AC

Being 4 years old in {{Date|300}} gives the following options:
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 4 turning 5, placing his birth in 295 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alyn was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Alyn Haigh]]==
===Birth===
Alyn is at least 1 year younger than his older brother Donnel. Donnel was born in 255 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Donnel Haigh|Donnel Haigh]])'', meaning that Alyn was born at least 1 year later, in 256 AC.

Alyn is a squire, a position which can be granted to a child from the age of 8.<ref name=Squire>Generally, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/&page=3#comment-6686954 one seems to be at least 8 years old when becoming a squire], though he can also be older</ref> This means that Alyn cannot be younger than 8 years in {{Date|299}}, meaning the youngest Alyn can be is 7 turning 8 in {{Date|299}}, which would place his birth in 291 AC. So Alyn was born no later than 291 AC.

Alyn was born in or between {{Date|256}} and {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alyn Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Alyn Velaryon was the younger brother of Addam Velaryon.{{Ref|TPATQ}} Addam was born in {{Date|114}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Addam Velaryon|Addam Velaryon]])''. Thus, Alyn was born at least one year later the earliest, in {{Date|115}}.

No further specifications can be given. Alyn was thus born in {{Date|115}} or later.

''Note: It would seem that Alyn was born rather close to 115 AC, as he believed that he could get a place as a Regent of King Aegon III in 132 AC. If born in 115 AC, he would have been 17 years old. Born any later, would make him younger.''
''In addition, Alyn was given command over a mission to sail against the Stepstones later in 132 AC, and was given command as well when he sailed against the Red Kraken in 133 AC/134 AC. Someone who is not yet considered an adult in Westeros (16 years), would be unlikely to be given the command over such missions, nor would someone who isn't yet an adult by Westerosi law have any chance at getting a council seat as being a Regent to a King.''

===Death===
Alyn Velaryon had bastard twins with Princess Elaena Targaryen, after Elaena was freed from the Maidenvault in {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Alyn went away, by ship, and never returned. It is unknown when Alyn left Westeros, but a year after his disappearance, Elaena gave up hope for his return, and agreed to wed elsewhere.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} This marriage was Elaena's first, to Ossifer Plumm, in {{Date|176}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Thus, by {{Date|176}}, Alyn had already died (or so history would record it).

As it is unknown how much time passed between Elaena agreeing to marry elsewhere, and her actually marrying in 176 AC, it is technically possible that Alyn's disappearance occured rather quickly after Elaena having been freed from the Maidenvault. Therefore, Alyn's death thus can be said to have occured in or between {{Date|171}} and {{Date|176}}. No further specifications can be given.

''Note: As it is most likely that only little time passed between Elaena agreeing to marry elsewhere, and Elaena actually marrying, Alyn's actual disappearance seems to have appeared closer to 176 AC than to 171 AC.''

==[[Alys Arryn]]==
===Birth===
Alys was the younger sister of Jon Arryn.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Jon Arryn was born in or between 217 AC and 220 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Arryn|Jon Arryn]])'', so Alys was born at least one year after Jon's first possible year of birth, placing her birth in 218 AC or after.

Alys gave birth to nine children, first eight daughters, then one son. The youngest of the daughters gave birth to a son, Harrold Hardyng.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Harrold was born in either 281 AC or 282 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Harrold Hardyng|Harrold Hardyng]])''. This means that in 282 AC at the latest, Alys's youngest daughter would have been at least 13 years old. In addition, as this concerns Alys's 8th daughter, Alys herself would have been at least 20 years old when this daughter was born, meaning that Alys was at least 33 years old when Harrold was born. That places Alys's birth no later than 249 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Ronnel was thus born in or between 218 AC and 249 AC.

==[[Alys Karstark]]==
===Birth===
Alys Karstark is 15 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|44}}{{Ref|aDwD|49}} That gives her two options:
* 14 turning 15 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 285 AC
* 15 turning 16 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Alys was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Alys Stackspear]]==
===Death===
Alys Stackspear died giving birth to her son, Damon.<ref name=Westerlands>The World of Ice and Fire: [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ The Westerlands - Unabridged version]</ref> Damon was born in either 244 AC or 245 AC ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Damon Lannister (son of Jason)|Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]])'', indicating that Alys died in either 244 AC or 245 AC. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Alys Stone]]==
===Birth===
Alys is known to have been 2 years old in {{Date|300}}.<ref>The Winds of Winter Sample Chapter, Alayne</ref> That gives her the following options:
*1 turning 2 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 298 AC
*2 turning 3 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 297 AC
No further specifications can be given. Alys was thus born in either 297 AC or 298 AC.

==[[Alysane Mormont]]==
===Birth===
Alysane is almost of an age with Asha Greyjoy, suggesting Alysane is either a few years younger, or a few years older.{{Ref|aDwD|42}}
Asha Greyjoy was born in either 275 AC or 276 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Asha Greyjoy|Asha Greyjoy]])''. Technically, Alysane could thus have been born a few years before this time frame the earliest, placing her birth no earlier than about 273 AC the earliest.

Seeing as how Alysane has a 9 year old daughter (girl was 9 in {{Date|300}},{{Ref|aDwD|42}} so born in either 291 AC or 290 AC) in {{Date|300}}, and seeing as how she must have been at least 13 when the girl was born, Alysane was at least 13 years old in either 291 AC or 290 AC, placing her birth no later than 278 AC.
278 AC differs two years with 276/275 AC minimally. Asha's description about Alysane's age suggests an age difference of a few years, Alysane seems to have been born in or between 276 AC and 278 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Alysane was thus born in or between ~{{Date|273}} and {{Date|278}}.

==[[Alysanne (daughter of Aegon IV)]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne's mother, Megette, was the mistress of King Aegon IV from {{Date|155}} until {{Date|158}}. Alysanne is listed as the first, and thus supposedly eldest, of four children.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} This would place Alysanne's birth in {{Date|155}}.

==[[Alysanne Bulwer]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne Bulwer is 8 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|6}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} She is still 8 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} This shows that Alysanne was 7 turning 8 in 299 AC, and 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in {{Date|291}}.

==[[Alysanne Osgrey]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne was 7 when she was send to King's Landing as a hostage after the Blackfyre Rebellion, and 20 when she died in the Great Spring Sickness,{{Ref|TMK}} in either 209 AC or 210 AC.

Being 20 years old in either 209 AC or 210 AC gives the following options:
* 19 turning 20 in 209 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 209 AC, placing her birth in 188 AC
* 19 turning 20 in 210 AC, placing her birth in 190 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 210 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC

The Blackfyre Rebellion ended in 196 AC.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Maekar I Targaryen}} Alysanne was 7 when she was taken to King's Landing. It is unknown when the hostages were taken exactly (in ''a Feast for Crows'', House Blackwood is given 6 months to send a hostage to King's Landing, for example). If Alysanne was 7 years old in 196 AC, that gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7 in 196 AC, placing her birth in 189 AC
* 7 turning 8 in 196 AC, placing her birth in 188 AC

If she had been send to King's Landing as a hostage at a later moment, her birth would have occured later. None of the three options given above can be eliminated.

No further specifications can be given. Alysanne was thus born in either {{Date|188}}, {{Date|189}}, or {{Date|190}}.

===Death===
Alysanne is known to have died due to the Great Spring Sickness.{{Ref|TSS}} The Spring Sickness claimed victims in both {{Date|209}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} and {{Date|210}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} It currently cannot be specified during which year Alysanne died.

==[[Alysanne Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Alysanne’s birth was confirmed in the reading of ''The Sons of the Dragon'' from the upcoming ''Fire and Blood'' to have been {{Date|36}}.<ref>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/?p=6134038 ''The Sons of the Dragon'' reading LonCon 2014]</ref>

===Death===
Alysanne predeceased her husband, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.{{Ref|TRP}} Jaehaerys died in 103 AC.{{Ref|TRP}}
Alysanne's youngest daughter, Princess Gael, died in {{Date|99}}, and Alysanne is said to have died within a year of Gael’s death.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} With Gael’s death in 99 AC, Alysanne thus died in either 99 AC or 100 AC.

Jaehaerys and Alysanne were married in 50 AC, and said to have been married for 46 years. The couple had two falling outs, The First Quarrel, and, The Second Quarrel. The Second Quarrel lasted from 92 AC until 94 AC, and the First Quarrel is stated to have lasted one or two years.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} When the year of marriage, 50, is added to the years Jaehaerys and Alysanne were married, 46, and the time of the Second Quarrel, 2, the year 98 AC is reached. With the First Quarrel having lasted either 1 or 2 years, no better clarification can be given on the year of death of Alysanne, as we reach either 99 AC (98+1) or 100 AC (98+2).

No further specification can be given. Alysanne died in either 99 AC or 100 AC.

==[[Alyssa Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa's eldest child was Lothar Frey. Lothar was born in 266 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lothar Frey|Lothar Frey]])'', meaning that Alyssa was born no later than 13 years prior, placing her birth no later than {{Date|253}}. No minimum birth year can be given.

===Death===
Alyssa’s youngest child was Tyta Frey, who was born in 269 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Tyta Frey|Tyta Frey]])''. This means that Alyssa died no earlier than 269 AC.

Alyssa's husband was Walder Frey. She was his fourth wife. Walders fifth wife gave him no children, but Walder sixth wife, Bethany Rosby, did. Bethany's eldest child by Walder was born no later than 278 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. This means that Perwyn was conceived no later than 278 AC, and thus that the marriage of Bethany and Walder will have taken place no later than 278 AC. Since it is possible that Walder's fifth wife, [[Sarya Whent]], was married to him only for a short time, before dying, and since it is possible that Walders fourth wife, Alyssa, had died only shortly before Walders marriage to Sarya, Alyssa could have died in early 278 AC the latest.

No further specifications can be given. Alyssa thus died between {{Date|269}} and {{Date|278}}.

==[[Alyssa Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa is the second born child of Jaehaerys I and Alysanne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Alyssa is at least one year older than Aemon. Aemon was born in 61 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])'', so Alyssa would have been born in 60 AC the latest.

As Alyssa is the second born child, she would have been born in 51 AC the earliest, one year later than her brother Aegon ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Aegon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])''.

Alyssa was thus born in or between 51 AC and 60 AC.

==[[Alyssa Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Alyssa Velaryon was 15 years old in {{Date|22}}.{{Ref|tsotd}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing her birth in {{Date|7}}

==[[Alyx Frey]]==
===Birth===
Alyx has been mentioned to have been 17 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 17 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 16 turning 17 in {{Date|299}}, and 17 turning 18 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|282}}.

Alyx Frey was thus born in {{Date|282}}.

==[[Amarei Crakehall]]==
===Birth===
Amarei's eldest son, Hosteen, was born in 258 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])''. Amarei will have been at least 13 years old at Hosteens birth, placing her birth no later than {{Date|245}}. No minimum birth year can be given.

===Death===
Amarei died before Catelyn Tully was born.{{Ref|AGOT|59}} Catelyn was born in 265 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Tully]])'', making 265 AC the last possible year for Amarei to have died.

Amarei's youngest son Raymund was born in 264 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Raymund Frey|Raymund Frey]])'', making 264 AC the earliest possible year for Amarei to have died.

Amarei died in either 264 AC or 265 AC. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Ambrose Butterwell]]==
===Birth===
Ambrose was 50 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TMK}} That gives him the following options:
* 49 turning 50 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 161 AC
* 50 turning 51 in 211 AC, placing his birth in 160 AC

No further specifications can be given. Ambrose was thus born in either {{Date|160}} or {{Date|161}}.

==[[Amerei Frey]]==
===Birth===
Amerei has been mentioned to have been 16 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} This leaves two options for Amerei:
* 15 turning 16 in {{Date|299}}, placing her birth in 283 AC
* 16 turning 17 in {{Date|299}}, placing her birth in 282 AC

Jaime Lannister judges Amerei to be “some 18 years” halfway through {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|30}} If Amerei is 18 years old in {{Date|300}}, this gives the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 282 AC
* 18 turning 19 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 281 AC

282 AC is the only overlapping year. Amerei was thus born in {{Date|282}}.

==[[Androw Frey]]==
===Birth===
Androw has been mentioned to have been 3 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and 4 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in {{Date|299}} gives the following options:
* 2 turning 3, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 295 AC

Being 4 years old in {{Date|300}} gives the following options:
* 3 turning 4, placing his birth in 296 AC
* 4 turning 5, placing his birth in 295 AC

No further specifications can be given. Androw was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Ardrian Celtigar]]==
===Birth===
Ardrian Celtigar is known to be an old man in {{Date|299}}, but not as old as ancient Lord Estermont.{{Ref|aCoK|65}} If it is Lord Eldon Estermont who is described as “ancient” (as there is some confusion amongst the Estermonts, see [[House Estermont/Theories]]), than Ardrian would be younger than Eldon. Eldon was born in or between 228 AC and 232 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Eldon Estermont|Eldon Estermont]])'', meaning that Eldon was born in 228 AC the earliest, and that Ardrian was born at least one year later, possibly more. That places Ardrians birth no earlier than {{Date|229}}. No maximum can be given.

==[[Areo Hotah]]==
===Birth===
Areo Hotah came to Dorne with Lady Mellario of Norvos. He swore his vows at the age of 16, indicating that when he came to Dorne, he was either 16 years old or older.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} Hotah had arrived in Dorne by the time of Tyrion Lannisters birth,{{Ref|aSoS|70}} which took place in {{Date|273}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} It is possible that Hotah and Mellario had arrived earlier.

This places Hotah's birth in {{Date|257}} or before. No further specifications can be given.

''Note: The year {{Date|257}} as Areo's year of birth is an absolute maximum. It seems highly likely that he is somewhat older, and thus born somewhat earlier than 257 AC.''

==[[Arianne Martell]]==
===Birth===
Arianne is 23 year old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|40}} This leaves two options:
* 22 turning 23 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 277 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 276 AC

Arianne mentions she was 7 years old when Elia Martell died in 283 AC.<ref name="twow-arianne">[[The Winds of Winter]], [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> Being 7 in 283AC gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7, placing her birth in 276 AC
* 7 turning 8, placing her birth in 275 AC

The year 276 AC is the only overlapping year. Arianne was thus born in {{Date|276}}.

==[[Arlan of Pennytree]]==
===Birth===
Ser Arlan of Pennytree died in 209 AC at an age “closer to sixty than fifty”.{{Ref|THK}} Closer to sixty than fifty means that Ser Arlan was between the age of 56 and 59, possibly to turn 60 later in the year, giving him the following possibilities:
* 55 turning 56 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 153 AC
* 56 turning 57 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 152 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 151 AC
* 58 turning 59 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 150 AC
* 59 turning 60 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 149 AC

No further specifications can be given. Arlan was thus born in or between {{Date|149}} and {{Date|153}}.

''Note: as Arlan is said to have seen the last dragon alive when he was a boy, the year 153 AC for Arlans birth seems highly unlikely, as it was 153 AC when the last dragon died.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}''

==[[Arthur Dayne]]==
===Birth===
Arthur Dayne was a member of the Kingsguard in {{Date|276}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} At the age of fifteen, Jaime Lannister was the youngest to join the Kingsguard ever,{{Ref|ASOS|11}}{{Ref|AFFC|16}} indicating Arthur was ''at least'' sixteen years old when he joined the Kingsguard. As 276 AC is the year of the first mention of Arthur being a Kingsguard knight, he was ''at least'' sixteen years old in 276 AC, though possibly older. This means that Arthur Dayne was born in 260 AC the latest.

No further specifications can be given. Arthur Dayne was born in 260 AC or before.

==[[Arwood Frey]]==
===Birth===
Arwood would have been at least 13 years old when his firstborn child was born. His firstborn child is Ryella Frey, who was born in 294 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Ryella Frey|Ryella Frey]])'', meaning that Arwood was born the latest 13 years prior, in 281 AC.

Arwoods father Hosteen would have been at least 13 years old when Arwood was born. Hosteen was born in 250 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])'', making Arwoods first possible moment of birth 13 years later, in 263 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Arwood was thus born in or between {{Date|263}} and {{Date|281}}.

==[[Arwyn Frey]]==
===Birth===
Arwyn is known to have been 14 years old in {{Date|299}},{{Ref|aSoS|49}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 14 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 13 turning 14 in {{Date|299}}, and 14 turning 15 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|285}}.

==[[Arya Stark]]==
===Birth===
Arya is 9 years old when the royal court is visiting Winterfell in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|7}} Arya tells Roose Bolton she is 10 years old when he takes Harrenhal in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|47}} Arya is still 10 after Joffrey Baratheon's wedding, in {{Date|300}}, when she's on the ship to Braavos.{{Ref|aFfC|6}} With Arya being 10 in both 299 AC and 300 AC, Arya was 9 turning 10 in 299 AC and 10 turning 11 in 300 AC. This also means that Arya was 8 turning 9 in 298 AC. Arya was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Asha Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Asha is 3 years older than her younger brother Theon.{{Ref|aCoK|11}} Theon was born in either 278 AC or 279 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Theon Greyjoy|Theon Greyjoy]])''. With Asha being 3 years older than Theon, Asha would have been born in either 276 AC or 275 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Asha was thus born in either {{Date|275}} or {{Date|276}}.

==[[Ashara Dayne]]==
===Birth===
Ashara Dayne is known to have been "in her thirties" in {{Date|300}}, had she lived.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Myriad_of_Questions/ A Myriad of Questions (March 27, 2002)]</ref> This would mean that Ashara, in 300 AC, was between the ages of 31 and 39, though it is possible she would be turning 40 later in the year. This would place Ashara's birth in or between 260 AC and 269 AC.
No further specifications can be given.

==[[Aurane Waters]]==
===Birth===
Aurane Waters is known to have been 22 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|16}} This gives Aurane the following options:
* 21 turning 22 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 278 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC

No further specifications can be given. Aurane was born in either {{Date|277}} or {{Date|278}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Baelon's first child was born in 77 AC. Baelon woud have been at least 13 years old at the birth of his first born child, meaning that Baelon was born in 64 AC the latest.
Baelon was the fourth born child of Jaehaerys I and Alysanne, who got married in 50 AC. This means that the first possible moment of Baelons birth would have been in the fourth year of marriage, which would be 53 AC.

Baelon was thus born in or between 53 AC and 64 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Baelon was thus born in or between {{Date|53}} and {{Date|64}}.

===Death===
Baelon's death has been confirmed to have occurred in {{Date|101}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}

==[[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]]==
===Birth===
Baelor Targaryen was 39 years old when he died in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} This gives Baelor the following options:
* 38 turning 39 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 170 AC
* 39 turning 40 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 169 AC

It is known that Baelor was 17 years old when Princess Daenerys, his aunt, wed Prince Maron Martell.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} Daeron II started the negotiations for Daenerys's marriage soon after he became King (he became king in 184 AC), and the negotiations lasted 2 years, where Maron agreed to be betrothed to Daenerys, once she was of age. Daenerys was married to Maron a year later.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}

With Baelor's possible years of birth being 170 AC and 169 AC, Baelor was 17 years old in either
* 186 AC (born in 169 AC, having been 16 turning 17)
* 187 AC (born in 169 AC, having been 17 turning 18)
* 187 AC (born in 170 AC, having been 16 turning 17)
* 188 AC (born in 170 AC, having been 17 turning 18)

According to “rule 3”, the second and fourth option are not valid, as this is sourced by a historical work from Yandel. This leaves only 186 AC and 187 AC for the possible year of Baelor having been 17, and thus as the date for Daenerys's wedding.
As at least 3 years passed between Daeron II ascending the throne (in 184 AC) and Daenerys and Maron marrying, 186 AC is no longer an option.

This shows that, according to Yandel, Baelor turned 17 in 187 AC, placing his birth in 170 AC.

Baelor Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|170}}.

==[[Baelor I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Baelor was 17 years old in {{Date|161}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} As the source for his age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Baelor’s birth in {{Date|144}}

==[[Balerion]]==
===Birth===
Balerion was around 200 years old when he died{{Ref|ASOS|8}} in {{Date|94}}.{{Ref|TRP}} This places Balerion's birth near 107 BC, due to there not being a year "0". However, Balerion is known to have been alive already when the Targaryens left the Valyrian Freehold for Dragonstone, which occurred in [[126 BC]],{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} 220 years before his death, implying that Balerion had been born in 126 BC or before, but likely not much before.

==[[Balerion (son of Aegon IV)]]==
===Birth===
Balerion was the youngest of three children of Bellegere Otherys and King Aegon IV Targaryen. Bellegere and Aegon were together from {{Date|161}} until {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} This would place Balerion’s birth in {{Date|163}} the earliest, at least one year after his elder sister Narha, and in {{Date|172}} the latest.

Balerion was thus born in or between {{Date|163}} and {{Date|172}}.

==[[Balon Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Balon was the fourth son of Quellon Greyjoy.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} Thus, he would have been at least 9 months younger than his elder sibling, Donel, Quellon's third son.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} As Donel and Balon have different mothers,{{Ref|AFFC|1}} following rule #2, it is possible that they were born in the same year. Donel was born no earlier than 255 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Donel Greyjoy|Donel Greyjoy]])'', placing Balon's birth no earlier than 255 AC as well.

Balon's third child, Asha, was born in either 275 AC or 276 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Asha Greyjoy|Asha Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Balon was ''at least'' fifteen years old at her birth (being a minimum of 13 years old at the birth of his eldest child, and a minimum of 14 at the birth of his second child). As Asha's last possible year of birth is 276 AC, and Balon would have been at least 15 years old at her birth, Balon was thus born no later than 261 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Balon was thus born in or between 255 AC and 261 AC.

==[[Barba Bracken]]==
===Birth===
Barba was 16 years old in {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Barba's birth in {{Date|155}}.

==[[Barristan Selmy]]==
===Birth===
Barristan was 23 when he was raised to the Kingsguard during the reign of Jaehaerys II, thus in either 259 AC, 260 AC, 261 AC, or262 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|57}}{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|67}}{{Ref|aDwD|55}} This gives Barristan the following options:
* 22 turning 23 in 259 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 259 AC, placing his birth in 235 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 260 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 260 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 261 AC, placing his birth in 238 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 261 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 22 turning 23 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 239 AC
* 23 turning 24 in 262 AC, placing his birth in 238 AC

This gives Barristan the options of 235 AC to 239 AC

It is known Barristan slew Maelys I Blackfyre before joining the Kingsguard,{{Ref|ASOS|67}} which Barristan is known to have done in 260 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}} Thus, Barristan cannot have joined the Kingsguard in 259 AC, eliminating the first two options given above. Therefore, Barristan was born in 236 AC, 237 AC, 238 AC, or 239 AC.

In {{Date|300}}, Barristan thinks to himself it has been 53 years since the tourney at Blackhaven, when he was 10.{{Ref|aSoS|24}}{{Ref|aSoS|67}}{{Ref|aDwD|59}} This means the tourney at Blackhaven occurred in 247 AC. Being 10 years old in 247 AC, gives the following options:
* 9 turning 10 in 247 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 10 turning 11 in 247 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

This leaves only the options 236 AC and 237 AC, eliminating 235 AC, 238 AC, and 239 AC.

Barristan is known to be 63 years old in the year 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|59}} This leaves two options:
* 62 turning 63 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 63 turning 64 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

Further, Barristan was 61 years old in {{Date|298}} during the Tourney of the Hand.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Barristan Selmy}} This leaves the following options:
* Either 60 turning 61 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* Either 61 turning 62 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

As well, Barristan is known to have been 16 years old in {{Date|253}}.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Barristan Selmy}}{{Ref|AWOIAF| Duncan}}{{Ref|ASOS|67}} That gives the following two options:
*Being 15 turning 16 in 253 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
*Being 16 turning 17 in 253 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC

Each of these entries show that the options of 235 AC, 238 AC and 239 AC are eliminated, leaving only two options.

Barristan was 57 when winning a tourney.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} This tourney took place in 294 AC.{{Ref|AGOT|27}} Barristan being 57 in 294AC means he was:
* 56 turning 57 in 294 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 294 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
This gives no further clarification

Barristan, who was 61 years old during the Tourney of the Hand in 298 AC, was also 61 when he was fired from the Kingsguard by Joffrey Baratheon.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} It is unknown in which year this event takes place (either in late 298 AC or early 299 AC):
* 60 turning 61 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
* 61 turning 62 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 236 AC
* 61 turning 62 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 237 AC
(Due to being already 61 in {{Date|298}}, Barristan could not have been 60 turning 61 in 299 AC, which is why this option is not available.)

This gives no further specification.

Barristan was named to the Kingsguard at the age of 23 only after killing Maelys I Blackfyre.{{Ref|ASOS|67}} Barristan killed Maelys during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, in {{Date|260}}, late in the year.<ref>Tywin Lannister returned from the war and began to demand his father's bannermen pay their debts. This led to a fight between House Lannister and House Tarbeck, which escalated until Lord Tytos forced a peace, which was said to have lasted “not quite a year”. In late 261 AC, Tywin Lannister found a way to legally break the peace.</ref>
* If Barristan was born in 236 AC, he would have been 23 turning 24 in 260 AC
* If Barristan was born in 237 AC, he would have been 22 turning 23 in 260 AC

Both options remain.

Thus Barristan Selmy was thus born in either {{Date|236}} or {{Date|237}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Barsena]]==
===Birth===
Barsena is roughly 30 years old in 300 AC,{{Ref|aDwD|52}} placing her birth roughly around {{Date|270}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bella]]==
===Birth===
Bella was conceived during the Battle of the Bells, which took place in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Battle of the Bells|Battle of the Bells]])''.{{Ref|aSoS|29}}{{Ref|aDwD|24}} After the Battle of the Bells, Eddard Stark was married to Catelyn Tully. They conceived a child within a fortnight of their wedding, Robb, who was born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Robb Stark|Robb Stark]])''. Since Robb was conceived after Bella was conceived, and Robb was both conceived and born in {{Date|283}} Bella will thus have been born in {{Date|283}} as well.

==[[Bellenora Otherys]]==
===Birth===
Bellenora was the eldest of three children of Bellegere Otherys and King Aegon IV Targaryen. Bellegere and Aegon were together from {{Date|161}} until {{Date|171}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
This would place Bellenora's birth in {{Date|161}} the earliest, and in {{Date|170}} the latest (as she would have two younger sibling).

Bellenora was thus born in or between {{Date|161}} and {{Date|170}}.

==[[Ben]] (Orphan)==
===Birth===
Ben is 6 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|37}} That gives him the following options:
* 5 turning 6 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 294 AC
* 6 turning 7 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 293 AC

No further specifics can be given. Ben was born in either {{Date|293}} or {{Date|294}}.

==[[Ben Beesbury]]==
===Birth===
Ben Beesbury was at least 80 years old when he became a potential suitor to Arianne Martell. He died a few years later.{{Ref|aFfC|40}}

It is unknown when Doran Martell began to propose betrothals to Arianne. It is most likely that he did not do this while she was too young, though it definitely occurred after the secret document was signed. The document was signed before Ser Willam Darry got sick. Darry got sick when Daenerys Targaryen was 5 years old{{Ref|awoiaf| Daenerys Targaryen}}, so either in 289 AC or 290 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daenerys Targaryen (Stormborn)|Daenerys Targaryen]])''. This makes 290 AC the last possible year where Darry and Oberyn Martell could have signed the contract.

In 290 AC, Arianne Martell would have been turning 14. Since Arianne was 14 years old when Daemon Sand asked for her hand in marriage,{{Ref|aFfC|40}} it is possible that Doran Martell started here, though possibly he began earlier.

If Doran began in 290 AC with proposing marriages, that would be the first year that Ben Beesbury might have been considered. Ben has been mentioned in 300 AC to have been dead for a few years (he died a few years after having been proposed as a suitor, and in 300 AC is thus dead). That suggests that between the proposal and his death at least 2 years had passed. Since it is mentioned he died a few years after the proposal, and not that he died “this year”, there seem to be at least 3 years in between the proposal and 300 AC. This would mean that Beesbury was at least 80 years old in 297 AC the latest, and in 290 AC the earliest.

Being 80 years old in 297 AC (possibly turning 81 later in the year), would place Bens birth in 216 AC. Being at least 80 years old in 290 AC would place Beesbury's birth in 210 AC or later.

Ben Beesbury was thus born in or between {{Date|210}} and {{Date|217}}. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Benfred Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
After Benfred has formed a group of lances called the Wild Hares in {{Date|299}}, his uncle Leobald describes the group to exist of boys "none older than nineteen years",{{Ref|acok|16}} indicating that Benfred is 19 years old at most. As it is possible that Benfred will turn 20 later that year, he was born no earlier than {{Date|279}}.

Benfred's younger sister, Eddara, was born no later than {{Date|290}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Eddara Tallhart|Eddara Tallhart]])''. As Benfred will be at least one year older than his younger sister, he cannot have been born after 289 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Benfred was thus born in or between {{Date|279}} and {{Date|289}}.

==[[Benfrey Frey]]==
===Birth===
Benfrey is an older brother of Olyvar, Roslin and Willamen, and a younger brother of Perwyn. Perwyn was born no earlier than 270 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. Benfrey comes next, so the earliest he could have been born is one year later than Perwyn, meaning that Benfrey was born no earlier than 271 AC.

Willamen comes after Benfrey, and Willamens earliest possible year of birth is 280 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Willamen (Frey)|Willamen]])'', meaning that Benfrey was born at least one year before Willamen, meaning that Benfrey was born no later than 279 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Benfrey was thus born in or between {{Date|271}} and {{Date|279}}.

==[[Benjen Stark]]==
===Birth===
Benjen Stark was the younger brother of Brandon, Eddard and Lyanna Stark.{{Ref|aSoS|24}} Lyanna was his first elder sibling. She was born in either {{Date|266}} or {{Date|267}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lyanna Stark|Lyanna Stark]])''. That Benjen was born after Lyanna, shows that he would have been at least one year younger than her, placing his birth in {{Date|267}} the earliest, though it is possible he was born later.

''Note: Benjen tells Jon Snow that he was younger than Jon when getting truly drunk for the first time. Jon is, at that moment, 14 years old.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}. This means that Benjen got drunk for the first time when he was 13 years old (possibly turning 14 later that year ), or younger when he got "well and truly drunk" for the first time.''

==[[Benjicot Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Benjicot was 11 years old in 130 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} That gives him the following options:
* 10 turning 11 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 119 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 118 AC

Following “rule 3” (see top of the page), the second option is not valid, leaving only 119 AC as a possible year of birth.

Benjicot was thus born in {{Date|119}}.

==[[Beren Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
Beren Tallhart is 9 years old during the Harvest Feast in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} That gives him the following options:
* 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC
* 9 turning 10 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 289 AC

Later on in 299 AC, Beren has turned 10.{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} Being both 9 and 10 years old during 299 AC, shows that Beren turned 10 in 299 AC, and was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Beric Dondarrion]]==
===Birth===
Beric Dondarrion was almost 22 years old when he went out to bring Gregor Clegane to justice.{{Ref|aGoT|44}} This means he was still 21 years old. It is known that this event occured in {{Date|298}}, since Eddard Stark mentions Robert Baratheon has been the King for 15 years after Beric has left King's Landing,{{Ref|aGoT|47}} placing this events still in {{Date|298}} (Robert Baratheon was crowned in 283 AC{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}}).This means that Beric has the following options:
* 20 turning 21 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC
* 21 turning 22 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC

No further specifications can be given. Beric is thus born in either {{Date|276}} or {{Date|277}}.

===Death===
Beric died his seventh and final time three days after the Red Wedding.{{Ref|ASOS|Epilogue}}{{Ref|AFFC|42}} Robb Stark was preparing to march to Moat Cailin, and to attack it at the first day of {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|ASOS|45}} Moat Cailin is located at the northern border of the Neck, whereas the Twins are located south of the Neck,{{Ref|TLOIAF| Westeros}} and the time to cross the Neck has been established to be 12 days.{{Ref|AGOT|15}} Since Robb was to leave the day after the wedding, and believed he could be in position to attack Moat Cailin by the first day of {{Date|300}}, he thus seemed to be certain a journey stated earlier to last at least for about 12 days could be completed before then. Having been 12 days away from Moat Cailin, with Beric dying dying on the third day, Beric's death thus occured before the new year began, in {{Date|299}}.

==[[Betha Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
Betha was 19 years old when she married Prince Aegon Targaryen in {{Date|220}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} As rule #3 applies, this would place Betha's birth in {{Date|201}}

==[[Bethany Blackwood]]==
===Birth===
The girl is judged to be no older than 7 in 300 AC by Lord Bracken.{{Ref|aDwD|48}} Lord Tytos Blackwood later confirmed that Bethany is actually 8 years old.{{Ref|aDwD|48}} Being 8 years old in 300 AC gives Bethany the following options:
* 7 turning 8 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 291 AC

No further specifications can be given. Bethany was thus born in either {{Date|291}} or {{Date|292}}.

''Note: Since Lord Bracken believes that Bethany cannot be older than 7, it seems likely that she was born in 292 AC. If she had been born in 291 AC, she would have been turning 9 later during the year.''

==[[Bethany Bracken]]==
===Birth===
Bethany was the younger sister of Barba Bracken, who was born in {{Date|155}} ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Barba Bracken|Barba Bracken]])''. This would means that Bethany was born in {{Date|156}} or later.

No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bethany Rosby]]==
===Birth===
Bethany's firstborn child, Perwyn Frey, was born in 278 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Perwyn Frey|Perwyn Frey]])''. Bethany will have been at least 13 years old at Perwyns birth, placing her birth no later than {{Date|265}}. A minimum birth year cannot be given.

===Death===
Bethany's youngest child was born in 282 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Roslin Frey|Roslin Frey]])''. That means that Bethany was still alive in 282 AC at least, though she could have died during the birth, or later in the year. The first possible year in which Bethany died is thus .

Bethany was Walder Frey's sixth wife. In 285 AC, Walder's seventh wife has given birth to Arwyn Frey ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arwyn Frey|Arwyn Frey]])''. This means that Arwyn was conceived in 284 AC, and that thus Walders marriage to his sixth wife took place no later than 284 AC. This means that Bethany died no later than 284 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Bethany thus died in or between {{Date|282}} and {{Date|284}}.

==[[Boremund Baratheon]]==
===Birth===
Boremund was the firstborn child of Alyssa Velaryon and Lord Robar Baratheon. Alyssa and Robar married in {{Date|50}}, half a year after Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys]] turned 16. This places their wedding at least 6 months into the year {{Date|50}}, meaning that their firstborn, Boremund, could not have been born in {{Date|50}} anymore, as a pregnancy lasts 9 months, making the first possibility of his birth {{Date|51}}.

Boremund's younger sister Jocelyn was born in {{Date|61}} the latest ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jocelyn Baratheon|Jocelyn Baratheon]])''. That means that Boremund was born at least a year before, in 60 AC.

Boremund was thus born in or between 51 AC and 60 AC.

''Note: Boremund's mother was born in {{Date|7}}.{{Ref|tsotd}} As menopause generally occurs around the age of ~50, Boremund cannot have been born any later than ~57 AC. However, since there is no set age at which menopause occurs, it cannot be used to state a firm maximum.''

===Death===
Boremund is known to have still been alive at the Great Council of 101 AC.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} By the start of the Dance of the Dragons in early 129 AC, Boremund had died.{{Ref|tpatq}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Stormlands: House Baratheon}}

No further specifications can be given. Boremund died in or between {{Date|101}} and {{Date|129}}.

==[[Boy]]==
===Birth===
Boy described as a "chunky boy of fifteen" by Jaime Lannister{{Ref|asos|11}} and is described as 15 or 16 years old by Arya Stark{{Ref|asos|13}} in 299 AC. That gives him the following options:
* Having turned 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC
* Having turned 16 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 283 AC
* Being 16 in 299 AC, to be turning 17 later that year, placing his birth in 282 AC

No further specifications can be given. Boy was thus born in 282 AC, 283 AC, or 284 AC.

==[[Bradamar Frey]]==
===Birth===
Bradamar has been mentioned to have been 10 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 10 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means he was 9 turning 10 in {{Date|299}}, and 10 turning 11 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in {{Date|289}}.

Bradamar was thus born in {{Date|289}}.

==[[Bran Stark|Brandon Stark (Bran)]]==
===Birth===
Bran is 7 years old in {{Date|298}}{{Ref|aGoT|1}}, the day the news of Jon Arryn's death arrives at Winterfell (an event known to have taken place in {{Date|298}}){{Ref|aGoT|2}}. Bran turns 8 a while later.{{Ref|aGoT|24}} He is still 8 years old after the year has turned into {{Date|299}}, after the Walders have arrived at Winterfell.{{Ref|aCoK|4}}. Bran turns 9 before news of Oxcross reaches Winterfell.{{Ref|aCoK|28}}{{Ref|aCoK|35}} This is an event known to have happened in 299 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#War of the Five Kings|War of the Five Kings]])''. With Bran being both 8 and 9 during 299 AC, shows that he was 8 turning 9 in 299 AC, and was therefore born in {{Date|290}}.

==[[Brandon Tallhart]]==
===Birth===
Brandon was 14 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} That gives the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 285 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Brandon was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Brienne of Tarth]]==
===Birth===
When Brienne was no older than 13, Renly Baratheon had just turned 16.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} Renly was born in 277 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Renly Baratheon|Renly Baratheon]])''. This means that Renly turned 16 in 293 AC. With Brienne having just turned 13 in 293 AC, this places her birth in {{Date|280}}.

Concluded can be that Brienne was born in {{Date|280}}.

==[[Bronn]]==
===Birth===
Bronn is said to have been in his early to mid-thirties, as stated by GRRM after the release of a Clash of Kings,<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Bronns_Age Bronn's Age (June 05, 1999)]</ref> meaning that Bronn in in his early to mid-thirties in 299 AC. That would place his birth between {{Date|268}} and {{Date|264}}.

==[[Bryan Frey]]==
===Birth===
Bryan Frey would have been born at least one year after his older sister Walda. Walda was born the earliest in 280 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Walda Frey (Fair Walda)|Walda Frey (Fair Walda)]])'', meaning that the first possible year of birth for Bryan is 281 AC.

Bryan is a squire in {{Date|299}}, meaning that the youngest he could possibly have been in {{Date|299}} was 8.<ref name=Squire></ref> Turning 8 in {{Date|299}} would place Bryan's birth in 291 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Bryan Frey was thus born in or between {{Date|281}} and {{Date|291}}.

==[[Bryce Caron]]==
===Birth===
Bryce's younger brother had been betrothed to [[Brienne Tarth]] when Brienne was 7 years old.{{Ref|AFFC|14}} Bryce's younger brother was three years older than Brienne,{{Ref|AFFC|14}} indicating that Bryce, at least one year older than his younger brother, would have been at least 4 years older than Brienne. Brienne was born in {{Date|280}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Brienne of Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]])'', meaning that Bryce was born in 276 AC or before.

No further specifications can be given. Bryce was thus born in {{Date|276}} or before.

==[[Bryen]]==
===Birth===
Bryen was at least 80 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aSoS|68}} This places his birth in {{Date|220}} or before. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Bryen Caron]]==
===Death===
Bryen died together with his wife, daughters and second son, who was 12 at the time.{{Ref|AFFC|14}} Bryen's younger son was three years older than Brienne of Tarth, who was born in {{Date}280}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Brienne of Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]])'', placing his birth in {{Date|277}}. As his son was 12 years old when all fell ill and died, and was born in {{Date|277}}, he would have been 12 in either 289 AC (11 turning 12) or 290 AC (12 turning 13), indicating that Bryen died in either 289 AC or 290 AC.

==[[Brynden Tully]]==
===Birth===
When Jaime Lannister was a squire (which he was from the age of 11 until the age of 15), he went to Riverrun. Jaime notes he was a squire “as green as summer grass”, indicating that this likely took place in one of the earlier years of his being a squire (at the age of 11, 12 or 13). At this event, Jaime met Brynden Tully. Jaime remembers that Brynden had been younger than Jaime was when remembering it (34), and Jaime himself was younger than his own squire (who was 15) was at that moment. {{Ref|aFfC|33}}

This means that when Jaime was 11, 12, 13 or 14 years old, meaning that his visit to Riverrun occurred in either 277 AC, 278 AC, 279 AC, and 280 AC or 281 AC. During these years, Brynden Tully was 33 years old at the maximum, though it is possible that Brynden would be turning 34 later in the year.

If Jaime's visit to Riverrun took place in:
* 277 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 243 AC
* 278 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 244 AC
* 279 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 245 AC
* 280 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 246 AC
* 281 AC, and Brynden was 33 turning 34 that year, Brynden would have been born in 247 AC

This shows that Bryndens earliest year of birth is 243 AC. If Brynden had been any younger than 33 (to be turning 34 later that year) during Jaime's first visit to Riverrun, Brynden's birth would take place later. If the event itself took place in one of the later years, Brynden would have been born later. The year 243 AC is therefore Brynden's earliest possible year of birth.

Brynden was a young knight during the War of the Ninepenny Kings,{{Ref|AWOIAF| Brynden Tully}} in {{Date|260}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II}}

Knighthood can be received from the age of 15.<ref name=Knighthood>Generally, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/&page=3#comment-6686954 one seems to be at least 15 years old] - though usually is at least a few years older - upon receiving knighthood</ref> This means that Brynden was at least 15 years old during the war, which took place in 261 AC the latest. Turning 15 in 260 AC would place Bryndens birth in 245 AC. If Brynden had been at least 15 years old in 260 AC, he could not have been born any earlier than 245 AC, placing his birth in 245 AC or earlier.

No further specifications can be given. It can be concluded that Brynden was born in or between {{Date|243}} and {{Date|245}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Catelyn Tully]]==
===Birth===
Catelyn is two years older than her sister Lysa.{{Ref|AGOT|34}} At one point, Catelyn described a memory, during which she herself was no older than Sansa (who was 12 at that time), Lysa younger than Arya (who was 9, soon to turn 10) and Petyr Baelish even younger still.{{Ref|AGOT|71}} This indicates that Petyr was younger than Lysa by at least one year (otherwise, it would have stated that Petyr was the same age as Lysa had been at that point in time).

Sansa and Arya are two years apart in age.{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|7}}{{Ref|AGOT|15}} However, looking at the moment during the year their namedays take place, it is clear that Arya's nameday falls early in the year, while Sansa's nameday falls at the end of the year. So even though they are born 2 years apart,{{Ref|AGOT|5}}{{Ref|AGOT|7}}{{Ref|AGOT|15}} they actually differ about 2 years and a few months in age.

Looking at Catelyn's memory, she states there that she and Lysa are further apart in age than Sansa and Arya, yet she and Lysa still qualify as being two years apart in age. So Catelyn and Lysa differ nearly 2,5 years in age. Petyr was "younger still" during the memory, meaning he was at least 1 year younger than Lysa (otherwise they would have had the 'same age'). So between Catelyn and Petyr seems to be at least 3 years in age.

Petyr was born in {{Date|268}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Petyr Baelish|Petyr Baelish]])'', and if Catelyn is at least 3 years older, that would place her birth no later than in {{Date|265}}.

Amarei Crakehall died before Catelyn Tully was born.{{Ref|AGOT|59}} Amarei's son Merrett was born in {{Date|262}} ''(See [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Merrett Frey|Merrett Frey]])''. Amarei had two younger sons after Merrett, meaning that Amarei couldn't have died before 264 AC. As Catelyn could only have been born after Amarei's death, Catelyn cannot have been born before 264 AC.

Thus, Catelyn Tully was born in either {{Date|264}} or {{Date|265}}. No further specifications can be given.

===Death===
Catelyn dies during the Red Wedding,{{Ref|aSoS|51}} the news of which arrives at King's Landing before Joffrey's wedding,{{Ref|aSoS|53}} which will take place on the first day of {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aSoS|4}} The Red Wedding has thus occurred in {{Date|299}}, meaning that Catelyn died in {{Date|299}}

==[[Cerelle Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Cerelle was 3 years old in {{Date|212}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing Cerelle's birth in {{Date|209}}.

===Death===
Cerelle became Lady of Casterly Rock in {{Date|212}}, after her father Tybolt died. She died less than a year later, after which the seat was inherited by her uncle, Gerold.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} Gerold ruled for 31 years, and died in {{Date|244}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister under the Dragons}} This places Cerelle's death in {{Date|213}}.

==[[Cersei Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cersei has been mentioned to have been 6 years old in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} This gives the following options:
* 5 turning 6 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 293 AC
* 6 turning 7 in 299 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC

No further specifications can be given about Cersei Frey. She was born in either {{Date|292}} or {{Date|293}}.

==[[Clement]]==
===Birth===
Brother Clement was 48 years old when he died in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|31}} That gives the following options:
* 47 turning 48 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 252 AC
* 48 turning 49 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 251 AC

No further specifications can be given. Brother Clement was thus born in either {{Date|251}} or {{Date|252}}.

==[[Cleos Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cleos Frey is the eldest son of Emmon Frey and Genna Lannister. Both Emmon and Genna would have been at least 13 years old at the time of his birth. Emmon was born in either 237 AC or 238 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Emmon Frey|Emmon Frey]])'', Genna was born in either 245 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Genna Lannister|Genna Lannister]])''. Genna is younger than her husband Emmon, and thus the measure used for calculating.

With Genna having been born in 245 AC, and with her needing to have been at least 13 years old when Cleos was born, Cleos was born no earlier than 13 years after 245 AC, making 258 AC the first possible year of birth for Cleos.

Cleos's eldest son Tywin was born no later than 288 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Tywin Frey|Tywin Frey]])''. Cleos would have been at least 13 years old when Tywin was born, meaning that Cleos was born no later than 13 years prior to 288 AC, making the year 275 AC the last possible year of birth for Cleos.

No further specifications can be given. Cleos Frey was thus born in or between {{Date|258}} and {{Date|275}}.

==[[Cley Cerwyn]]==
===Birth===
Cley was 14 years old during the Harvest Feast in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This gives him the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 285 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 284 AC

No further specifications can be given. Cley was thus born in either {{Date|284}} or {{Date|285}}.

==[[Clydas]]==
===Birth===
Clydas is at least 60 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|10}} That places his birth in {{Date|240}} or earlier.

==[[Colmar Frey]]==
===Birth===
Colmar was 11 years old in both 299 AC and 300 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}}{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 11 years old in both 299 AC and 300 AC means that Colmar was 10 turning 11 in {{Date|299}}, and 11 turning 12 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in {{Date|288}}.

==[[Corlys Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Corlys Velaryon was 79 years old when he died in {{Date|132}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As the source for Corlys's age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, thereby placing Corlys's birth in {{Date|53}}

==[[Cregan Karstark]]==
===Birth===
Cregan Karstark is past 50 in 300 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|49}} This places his birth roughly in {{Date|249}}.

''Note: Cregan's brother Arthor is judged to be 50 years old in 300 AC<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', Theon I</ref> That suggests Cregan will not be that much older than 50 himself either.''

==[[Cregan Stark]]==
===Death===
Cregan Stark's son Rickon died in one of the final battles during the Conquest of Dorne. This battle occured in either 157 AC or 158 AC. Rickon is named Cregan's heir at this point in history, indicating that Cregan still ruled Winterfell. Thus, Cregan died in 157 AC or after. No further specifications can be given.

==[[Creighton Longbough]]==
===Birth===
Creighton was in his fifties{{Ref|awoiaf| Creighton Longbough}} in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} That means in 300 AC he was 51 years old at the youngest, and 59 years old at the latest, though it is possible he would be turning 60 later in the year. That gives him the following options:
* 50 turning 51 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 249 AC
* 51 turning 52 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 248 AC
* 52 turning 53 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 247 AC
* 53 turning 54 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 246 AC
* 54 turning 55 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 245 AC
* 55 turning 56 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 244 AC
* 56 turning 57 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 243 AC
* 57 turning 58 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 242 AC
* 58 turning 59 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 241 AC
* 59 turning 60 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 240 AC

No further specifications can be given. Creighton was thus born in or between {{Date|240}} and {{Date|249}}.

==[[Cressen]]==
===Birth===
Cressen mentions he is not far from his 80th nameday in early {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}} That shows Cressen is still 79 years old.
Being 79 years old in {{Date|299}} gives Cressen the following options:
* 79 turning 80 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 220 AC
* 79 turning 80 in 299 AC, placing his birth in 219 AC

No further specifications can be given. Cressen was born in either {{Date|219}} or {{Date|220}}.

===Death===
Cressen died after the [[Red Comet]] had already appeared in the sky. The Red Comet is visible for the first time in {{Date|299}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Turning of the years, Main Series|298 AC to 299 AC]])''. Cressen thus died in {{Date|299}}.

==[[Cynthea Frey]]==
===Birth===
Cynthea has been mentioned to have been 9 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 9 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means she was 8 turning 9 in {{Date|299}}, and 9 turning 10 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in 290 AC.

Cynthea was thus born in {{Date|290}}.

==[[Cyrenna Swann]]==
===Birth===
Cyrenna Swann gave birth to her first born child, Jared, in either 249 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jared Frey|Jared Frey]])''. With her firstborn child born in 249 AC the latest, and with Cyrenna having been at least 13 years old when her eldest child was born, Cyrenna cannot have been born any later than 13 years prior to 249 AC, in 236 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Cyrenna was thus born in {{Date|236}} or before.

===Death===
Cyrenna was the second wife of Walder Frey. Walder's eldest child by his third wife, Hosteen, was born no later than 258 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hosteen Frey|Hosteen Frey]])''. That means that Hosteen was conceived no later than 258 AC, and thus that Walder married his third wife no later than 258 AC. This means that Cyrenna could have died no later than 258 AC.

Cyrenna's youngest son, Luceon, was born in 249 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Luceon (Frey)|Luceon (Frey)]])'', meaning that 249 AC is the first possible year in which Cyrenna could have died.

No further specifications cannot be given. Cyrenna thus died in or between {{Date|249}} and {{Date|258}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

==[[Dacey Mormont]]==
===Birth===
Dacey Mormont was born at least one year before her sister Alysane. Alysane was born in {{Date|278}} the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alysane Mormont|Alysane Mormont]])''. This means that Dacey was born {{Date|277}} the latest.

Dacey's mother Maege would have been at least 13 years old when Dacey was born. [[Maege Mormont]] was born the earliest in {{Date|239}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Maege Mormont|Maege Mormont]])'', meaning that Dacey could have been born the earliest in {{Date|252}}.

No further specifications can be given. Dacey Mormont was thus born in or between {{Date|252}} and {{Date|277}}, though it seems most likely, considering the ages of Maege's other children, that Dacey was born close to {{Date|277}}.

==[[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Jaehaerys I)]]==
===Birth===
Daella was married in {{Date|80}}, and gave birth to her first child in {{Date|82}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} That means that in {{Date|82}}, she would have been at least 13 years old, meaning that she was born no later than 69 AC. However, Daella is known to have lived at least until the age of 16,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} and thus was at least 16 years old when she died in 82 AC. That means that Daella was born no later than 66 AC.

Daella is the fifth born child of Jaehaerys and Alysanne,{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} who were married in {{Date|50}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Thus, Daella would have been born no earlier than 54 AC, one year after Baelon ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)]])'', and the fifth year of the marriage of Jaehaerys and Alysanne.

No further specifications can be given. Daella was thus born in or between 54 AC and 66 AC.

==[[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)]]==
===Birth===
Daella was at least one year younger than her brother Aemon, but at least one year older than her brother Aegon. As Aemon was born in {{Date|198}},{{Ref|AWOIAF| Aemon}} and Aegon in {{Date|200}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V Targaryen]])'', Daella would have been born in 199 AC.

Daella was thus born in {{Date|199}}.

==[[Daemon II Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Daemon was 7 years old in 196 AC, and 22 in 211 AC.{{Ref|TMK}}
Being 7 years old in 196 AC gives the following options:
* 6 turning 7, placing his birth in 189 AC
* 7 turning 8, placing his birth in 188 AC

Being 22 in 211 AC gives the following options:
* 21 turning 22, placing his birth in 189 AC
* 22 turning 23, placing his birth in 188 AC

No further specifications can be given. Daemon was thus born in either 188 AC or 189 AC.

===Death===
Daemon was captured after his rebellion failed in {{Date|211}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} He was kept alive, as this would prevent Aegor Rivers from crowning his brother Haegon the new Blackfyre Pretender. Haegon was crowned such eventually, and began his own rebellion in {{Date|219}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} Since Haegon was able to launch his own rebellion, Daemon will have died before, making Haegon the new Pretender. Thus, Daemon died in or between 211 AC and 219 AC.

No further specifications can be given.

==[[Daemon III Blackfyre]]==
===Birth===
Daemon III was the eldest son of Haegon I Blackfyre,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} who was born in 189 AC the earliest ''([[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Haegon I Blackfyre|Haegon I Blackfyre]])''. Haegon would have been at least 13 years old when his first child was born, meaning that Daemon III was born no earlier than 202 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Daemon was born in or after 202 AC.

==[[Daemon Sand]]==
===Birth===
Daemon Sand was 14 years old when Arianne Martell was 14 years old.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} Arianne Martell was born in {{Date|276}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arianne Martell|Arianne Martell]])''. She would have been 14 years old in 290 AC (13 turning 14) and 291 AC (14 turning 15).
So Daemon was 14 years old in either 290 AC or 291 AC. That gives him the following options:
* 13 turning 14 in 290 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 290 AC, placing his birth in 275 AC
* 13 turning 14 in 291 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 291 AC, placing his birth in 276 AC

Daemon is known to be older than Arianne, though not by much.<ref name="twow-arianne">''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> As Arianne Martell was born in {{Date|276}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Arianne Martell|Arianne Martell]])'', Daemon will have been born either the same year, or before, eliminating 277 AC as a possibility.

No further specification can be given. Daemon was thus born in either 275 AC or 276 AC.

==[[Daemon Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daemon died at the age of 49 in 130 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}} This gives him the following options:
* 48 turning 49 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 81 AC
* 49 turning 50 in 130 AC, placing his birth in 80 AC

Following rule #3, this eliminates the option of 80 AC, and places Daemon's birth in {{Date|81}}.

==[[Daena Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daena was the third born child of King Aegon III and Queen Daenaera. {{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineages}} She was thus at least one year younger than her brother Baelor, who was born in {{Date|144}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor I Targaryen|Baelor I Targaryen]])'', placing her birth no earlier than {{Date|145}}.

Daena was married to her brother Baelor in {{Date|160}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} meaning that she would have been at least 13 years old in 160 AC, thereby placing her birth no later than {{Date|147}}.

Daena was 16 years old when Baelor ascended the throne in {{Date|161}}.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Three_Maidens_in_the_Tower Three Maidens in the Tower (June 27, 2006)]</ref> As this would concern a more historical work reference, Daena thus turned 16 the year Baelor ascended the throne, and thus, was born in {{Date|145}}.

Daena Targaryen was thus born in {{Date|145}}.

==[[Daenaera Velaryon]]==
===Birth===
Daenaera Velaryon was 6 years old in {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As the source for her age concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, meaning that Daenaera was born in {{Date|127}}.

==[[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]] (daughter of Aegon IV)==
===Birth===
Daenerys Targaryen was born when her brother Daeron II Targaryen was already married and already had a son of his own.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Targaryen_History Targaryen History (April 20, 2008)]</ref> Daeron's eldest son is Baelor Breakspear, born in 170 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]])'', showing that Daenerys was born the earliest in 170 AC. Further specification, however, is possible.

Daenerys was born two years after Daemon Blackfyre,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} who was born in 170 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} That places Daenerys's birth in 172 AC.

Daenerys was thus born in {{Date|172}}.

==[[Daenerys Targaryen]] (daughter of Aerys II)==
===Birth===
Eddard Stark mentions that Daenerys Targaryen is 14 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|35}} This leaves the following possibilities:
* 13 turning 14 in {{Date|298}}, placing her birth in {{Date|284}}
* 14 turning 15 in {{Date|298}}, placing her birth in {{Date|283}}

In addition, it is known that Daenerys learns she is pregnant on her 14th nameday.{{Ref|aGoT|23}} Daenerys's pregnancy is discussed on two occasions in King's Landing, after the Tourney of the Hand has ended. The Tournament of the Hand of the King occurs at least 6 months into {{Date|298}}, if not more, giving an indication, but not specifying that Daenerys turned 14 in {{Date|298}}.

When Dany is following the comet, she mentions she is still 14 years old.{{Ref|aCoK|12}} The comet has appeared in the sky in {{Date|299}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events#Turning of the years, Main Series|298 AC to 299 AC)]]''.{{Ref|aGoT|66}} This means that Daenerys has been mentioned to have been 14 years old in both {{Date|298}} and in {{Date|299}}, eliminating 283 AC as Daenerys's possible birth year, leaving only the option 284 AC.

Daenerys was thus born in {{Date|284}}.

==[[Daenora Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daenora's elder siblings were born no earlier than 195 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelor Targaryen|Aelor Targaryen]] & [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aelora Targaryen|Aelora Targaryen]])'', indicating that Daenora could not have been born any earlier than one year later, in 196 AC.

However, in {{Date|211}}, Daenora's two siblings are mentioned as the only children of their father, Prince Rhaegel,{{Ref|TMK}} indicating that Daenora was born no earlier than 211 AC herself.

In {{Date|215}}, Daenora's father, Prince Rhaegel, died,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} indicating that Daenora could not have been born any later than {{Date|216}}, nine months after Rhaegel's death.

No further specifications can be given. Daenora was thus born in or between {{Date|211}} and {{Date|216}}.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V)]]==
===Birth===
Daeron was 9 years old when he was betrothed to Olenna Redwyne in 237 AC. He was 18 years old in 246 AC, when he broke the betrothal.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} On both occasions, rule #3 applies, placing Daerons birth in {{Date|228}}.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aerys II)]]==
===Death===
Daeron was born in {{Date|269}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} He lived for only half a year,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} placing his death in either {{Date|269}}, if he was born early in the year, or {{Date|270}}, if he was born later in the year.
No further specifications can be given.

==[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)]]==
===Birth===
Daeron was 18 years old in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} This gives him the following options:
* 17 turning 18 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 191 AC
* 18 turning 19 in 209 AC, placing his birth in 190 AC

No further indication can be given. Daeron was born in either {{Date|190}} or {{Date|191}}.

===Death===
Daeron's daughter Vaella was born in {{Date|222}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} That means that Daeron had been alive at least until {{Date|221}}, as Vaella's conception occured 9 months before her birth, and as it is unknown when Vaella's birth occured in the year, it is possible that the year had turned between conception and birth. This makes {{Date|221}} Daeron's first possible year of death.

Daeron predeceased his father Maekar, who died in {{Date|233}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} That means that Daeron could have died at late as {{Date|233}}, only earlier in the year than his father.

No further specifications can be given. Daeron thus died in or between {{Date|221}} and {{Date|233}}.

==[[Daeron I Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Daeron I Targaryen was 14 years old when he came into his throne in 157 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|14}}{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} Being 14 in 157 AC leaves the following possibilities:
* 13 turning 14 in 157 AC, placing his birth in 143 AC
* 14 turning 15 in 157 AC, placing his birth in 142 AC

It is also known that Daeron was 18 years old when he died in 161 AC, which gives the same possibilities as above.{{Ref|aGoT|5}}{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}

As it is the work of Maester Yandel which stated that Daeron was 14 when he ascended the throne in {{Date|157}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} rule #3 applies, eliminating the option of 142 AC, thereby placing Daeron's birth in 143 AC.

Daeron I was thus born in {{Date|143}}.

==[[Daeron Velaryon]]==
===Death===
Daeron Velaryon died fighting in the Stepstones.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} The battles in the Stepstones occured after Lord Unwin Peake became Hand of the King, which occured in {{Date|133}}, but before Lord Alyn Velaryon was send out to fight Lord Dalton Greyjoy. Alyn Velaryon could not have been send out to sail against Greyjoy after {{Date|134}}, as {{Date|134}} is the year Dalton Greyjoy died.

Therefore, the fighting in the Stepstones occured in either 133 AC or 134 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Daeron thus died either in {{Date|133}} or {{Date|134}}.

==[[Dalbridge]]==
===Birth===
Dalbridge had been the squire for King Jaehaerys II.{{Ref|awoiaf| Dalbridge}} Jaehaerys reigned from 259 AC until 262 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} This means that Dalbridge had been a squire to Jaehaerys in 262AC the latest. With the minimum age of 8 for squires,<ref name=Squire></ref> Dalbridge had been at least 8 years old in 262 AC. This is the absolute youngest that Dalbridge could have been, showing that the absolute latest year in which he could have been born was 254 AC (8 years prior to 262 AC).

No further specifications can be given. Dalbridge was thus born in {{Date|254}} or before.

==[[Dalton Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Dalton was 16 years old in 129 AC.{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Iron Islands: The Red Kraken}} That gives him the following options:
* 15 turning 16 in 129 AC, placing his birth in 113 AC
* 16 turning 17 in 129 AC, placing his birth in 112 AC

As the sources for this information are the historical works of Maesters Yandel and Gyldyan, rule #3 applies, and the option 112 AC is eliminated. Dalton was thus born in {{Date|113}}.

==[[Damion Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Damion Lannister was the son of Damon Lannister. Damon was born in either 244 AC or 245 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Damon Lannister (son of Jason)|Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]])''. Damon would have been at least 13 years old at Damion's birth, showing that Damion's first possible year of birth is 257 AC.

Damion would have been at least 14 years old at the birth of his second born child, Lanna.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Lannister Lineage}} Lanna's last possible year of birth in 286 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Lanna Lannister|Lanna Lannister]])'', showing that Damion was born no later than 272 AC.

No further specification can be given. Damion was thus born in or between 257 AC and 272 AC.

==[[Damon Lannister (son of Jason)]]==
===Birth===
Damon Lannister was the eldest trueborn child of Jason Lannister. According to semi-canon sources,<ref name=ConCarolinas>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/ConCarolinas_Reading ConCarolinas Reading (June 02, 2014)]</ref> Jason was married to Damons mother, Alys Stackspear, at the age of 15. Jason was born in {{Date|229}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)|Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)]])'', and as the source for Jason's age at the time of marriage concerns a historical work, rule #3 applies, placing the wedding in {{Date|244}}. As Alys was already pregnant with Jason's child at the time of their wedding,<ref name=ConCarolinas></ref> Damon was born within 9 months of the wedding, thus either in 244 AC, the same year as the marriage, or 245 AC, the next year (if the conception had occurred less than 9 months before the turning of the year).

No further specification can be given

==[[Damon Vypren]]==
===Birth===
Damon is the younger brother of Elyana Vypren, so he is at least one year younger than her. Elyana was born in 264 AC the earliest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Elyana Vypren|Elyana Vypren]])'', meaning that Damon was born in 265 AC the earliest.

In {{Date|299}}, Damon is known to have been a knight.{{ref|asos|49}} Knighthood is generally received from the minimum age of 15,<ref name=Knighthood></ref> meaning that Damon was ''at least'' 15 years old in 299 AC, placing his birth no later than 284 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Damon was thus born in or between {{Date|265}} and {{Date|284}}.

==[[Dancer]]==
===Birth===
Dancer, the horse, was 2 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|37}} This gives Dancer two options:
* 1 turning 2, placing her birth in 296 AC
* 2 turning 3, placing her birth in 295 AC

No further specifications are known. Dancer was born in either {{Date|295}} or {{Date|296}}.

==[[Danwell Frey]]==
===Birth===
Danwell is younger than his brother Symond by at least one year. Symond was born the earliest in 251 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Symond Frey|Symond Frey]])'', meaning that Danwells earliest possible year of birth is 252 AC.

Danwell is older than his younger brother Merrett by at least one year. Merrett was born in 262 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Merrett Frey|Merrett Frey]])'', meaning that Danwell cannot have been born any later than 261 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Danwell was thus born in or between {{Date|252}} and {{Date|261}}.

==[[Daven Lannister]]==
===Birth===
Daven Lannister tells in 300 AC that Kevan Lannister, born in {{Date|244}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Kevan Lannister|Kevan Lannister]])'', is twice his age.{{Ref|aFfC|33}} This would place Daven's birth roughly around {{Date|273}}.

''Note: The estimation for Daven's year of birth is rather roughly. He could easily be a few years older.''

==[[Davos Seaworth]]==
===Birth===
Davos Seaworth is known to have been sailing for 40 years.{{Ref|aCoK|58}} It is unknown whether or not this includes Davos's time as a sailor, or whether or not this is only referring to Davos's time as a captain. Though Davos ill not have been sailing since his birth, it is unknown how old he was when he started sailing. This means we can only give an absolute minimum for an indication of Davos's age, placing his birth absolutely no later than {{Date|260}}, though it seems certain and logical that Davos was born at least a few years earlier.

==[[Del]]==
===Birth===
Del is around the age of Jon Snow, who is born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Snow|Jon Snow]])''.{{Ref|aSoS|41}} That places his birth not exactly in {{Date|283}}, but roughly around {{Date|283}}.

==[[Della Frey]]==
===Birth===
Della is mentioned to be 3 years old both 299 AC and 300 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}}{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 3 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means Della was 2 turning 3 in {{Date|299}}, and 3 turning 4 in {{Date|300}}, placing her birth in {{Date|296}}.

==[[Denyo Terys]]==
===Birth===
Denyo Terys is known to have been 12 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|6}} This gives the following options:
* 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

No further specifications can be given. Denyo was thus born in either {{Date|287}} or {{Date|288}}.

==[[Denys Mallister]]==
===Birth===
Denys Mallister has been Lord Commander of the Shadow Tower for 33 years in 300 AC.{{Ref|aSoS|78}} It is also known that he was 22 years old when he was a champion, presumably at a tourney.{{Ref|aSoS|78}} That would have occurred before Denys joined the Night's Watch, since a man who has joined the Night's Watch no longer takes part in tourneys. This would give Denys the minimum age of 55 in 300 AC, placing his birth as occurring no later than {{Date|245}}.

Denys is described as old,{{Ref|aSoS|78}} suggesting that he is in fact older than 55. No further specifications, however, can be given.

''Note: It should be stated that the definition of "old" is different for every POV character. Hoster Tully, who is in his late 50ties, early 60ties, is described as old. Denys Mallisters minimum age of 55 would already fall in the same category.''

==[[Desmera Redwyne]]==
===Birth===
Desmera Redwyne is 16 years old in 299 AC.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} She is still 16 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} Being 16 in both 299 AC and 300 AC means that Desmera was born in {{Date|283}}.

==[[Desmond Grell]]==
===Birth===
Desmond Grell is of an age with Hoster Tully, in {{Date|299}} {{Ref|aCoK|39}} who was born in or between 237 AC and 240 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Hoster Tully|Hoster Tully]])''. That would place Desmonds birth roughly in or between {{Date|237}} and {{Date|240}} as well.

==[[Devan Seaworth]]==
===Birth===
Devan Seaworth is known to have 11 years old in late {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} He is 12 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aDwD|17}} This gives him the following options:
* 10 turning 11 in 299 AC, and 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 299 AC, and 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

Devan Seaworth is known to be older than Edric Storm.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} Edric was born in {{Date|287}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Edric Storm|Edric Storm]])''. Since having been born in 288 AC would make Devan younger than Edric, 288 AC is eliminated, leaving only the option of 287 AC. Devan was thus born in 287 AC, the same year as Edric, and since Devan is the elder of the two, this means his birth occured earlier in the year.

Devan was thus born in {{Date|287}}.

==[[Dickon Frey]]==
===Birth===
Dickon has been mentioned to have been 5 years old in {{Date|299}}{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|Appendix}} and in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being 5 years old in both {{Date|299}} and {{Date|300}} means he was 4 turning 5 in {{Date|299}}, and 5 turning 6 in {{Date|300}}, placing his birth in 294 AC.

Dickon was thus born in {{Date|294}}.

==[[Dickon Tarly]]==
===Birth===
Dickon is described by Brienne of Tarth to be 10 or 12 in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|14}} Since Brienne proclaims that she is bad in estimating ages,{{Ref|aFfC|9}} her word cannot be trusted 100% (she estimated Podrick, of 12 years of age, to be 10,{{Ref|aFfC|9}} for example).

Being either 10, 11 or 12 in {{Date|300}} would give Dickon the following options:
* 9 turning 10 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 290 AC
* 10 turning 11 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 289 AC
* 11 turning 12 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 288 AC
* 12 turning 13 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 287 AC

With Samwell having been born in {{Date|283}} ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Samwell Tarly|Samwell Tarly]])'', and with three sisters having been born in 3 years time in {{Ref|aGoT|26}} between Dickon and Samwell, Dickon cannot have been born before {{Date|287}}. That would make Dickon 12 turning 13 in {{Date|300}}, when the observation of 10 or 12 is made. It is, however, not known whether the eldest of Dickons sisters was born the year after Samwell, or whether there were more years in between their births.

No further specifications can be given about Dickon. Dickon was born in or between {{Date|287}} and {{Date|290}}.

''Note: seeing as how Dickon was present in King Renly's army in the first half of {{Date|299}}, this seems to suggest that Dickon cannot have been born later (in {{Date|299}}, Dickon would have been 11 turning 12), since it would make him younger than 12 in {{Date|299}}, an age at which he would have no business being present in an army preparing for war.''

==[[Domeric Bolton]]==
===Birth===
After spending 4 years as a page for Lady Barbrey Dustin, Domeric would spend 3 years in the Vale as a squire to Lord Redfort.{{Ref|aDwD|32}}
This shows that Domeric was fostered. Fostering usually ends at the age of 16, when the boy becomes a man grown by law.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Some_Questions Some Questions (March 16, 2000)]</ref>
When Domeric returned home, after having enjoyed spending time with Lord Redfort sons, he learned he had a bastard brother. Domeric sought out his bastard brother, and died shortly thereafter.{{Ref|aDwD|32}} Domeric died in 297 AC (see below, under "death"). If Domeric was 16 years old at the time of his death (and his death thus occured shortly after his return from the Vale), Domeric would have been born in {{Date|281}}.

Of course, it cannot be stated with certainty that Domeric died within a year of returning to the Dreadfort, which would place his return in an earlier year, and thus also his birth. It also cannt be stated with certainty that Domerics fostering ended at the age of 16. Though Domeric was said to have the makings of a tourney knight, Domeric is not mentioned to have received his knighthood prior to leaving the Vale. There are, after all, also highborns who end their time as a squire at the age of 18.<ref>Quentyn Martell is 18 years old upon being knighted</ref> Should Domeric have been 18 years old when he returned to the Dreadfort, and he died shortly thereafter, his birth would have occured in {{Date|279}}

Due to the uncertainty that arises with Domeric's birth, we can thus only conclude that it is most likely that he was born '''roughly''' around or between {{Date|279}} and {{Date|281}}.

In any case, Domeric had been fostered by Lady Barbrey Dustin.{{Ref|aDwD|32}} As Lady Barbrey has been Barbrey Ryswell until her marriage, Domerics fostering thus took place after Barbreys marriage to Lord Dustin.
Lady Barbrey got married to Lord Dustin in 282 AC, and thus, technically, this is the first year where Domeric could have been fostered. With fosterings usually ending at the age of 16, and Domerics fostering in total having lasted 7 years, 4 years of which were spend at Lady Barbrey's, Domeric would have been 9 years old at the oldest when his fostering with Lady Barbrey started.

With Domeric's age at 9 at the maximum in 282 AC, Domeric cannot have been born before 273 AC.

''However'', Domeric returned from the Vale wanting a brother. It seems highly unlikely that between Domeric returning to the Dreadfort and Domerics death, 8 years passed, bringing the timeframe back to 279 AC-281 AC, roughly.

===Death===
In {{Date|299}}, Domeric is said to have died "2 years ago".{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This places Domerics death in {{Date|297}}

==[[Donel Greyjoy]]==
===Birth===
Donel was the third son of Quellon Greyjoy.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} Thus, he would have been at least one year younger than his older brother, Quenton. Quenton was born no earlier than 254 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Quenton Greyjoy|Quenton Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Donel could not have been born any earlier than 255 AC.

Donel would have been at least nine months older than Balon, Quellon's fourth son.{{Ref|AFFC|1}} As Donel and Balon have different mothers,{{Ref|AFFC|1}} following rule #2, it is possible that they were born in the same year. Balon was born in 261 AC the latest ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Balon Greyjoy|Balon Greyjoy]])'', indicating that Donel's last possible year of birth is 261 AC as well.

No further specifications can be given. Donel was thus born in or between 255 AC and 261 AC.

==[[Donal Noye]]==
===Birth===
Donal Noye has been mentioned to have been well past 30 when he had taken a blow from an axe during the Siege of Storm's End, during Robert's Rebellion.{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Robert's Rebellion ended in 283 AC.{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}} “Well past 30” suggests that Donal had turned 30 several years before, giving him a minimal age of about 33 during the Siege. With certainty it can be said that Donal was younger than 40 during the Siege. Combining this info, Donal's age during the Siege can be place as having been between 31 and 39, placing his birth in or between {{Date|244}} and {{Date|252}}.

==[[Donella Manderly]] (Donella Hornwood)==
===Birth===
Donella Hornwood says she is past her childbearing years in {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|16}} This indicates that she is either about 50 years old, or older, placing her birth no later than ~{{Date|249}}.

No further specifications can be given. Donella was thus born in or before ~{{Date|249}}

''Note: that Donella's son was betrothed{{Ref|aDwD|44}}, might indicate that he was not yet that old. However, since male heirs of a House can marry when they are in their late twenties, early thirties (i.e. Edmure Tully), during peace times, it seems possible that Donella's birth took place not that far awar from 249 AC.''

==[[Donnel Haigh]]==
===Birth===
Donnel was born at least one year after his older brother Harys. Harys was born the earliest in 254 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Harys Haigh|Harys Haigh]])'', so Donnel was born no earlier than 1 year later, in 255 AC.

Donnel was born at least one year before his younger brother Alyn. Alyn was born no later than 291 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Alyn Haigh|Alyn Haigh]])'', meaning that Donnel was born no later than 1 year before that, making Donnels last possible year of birth 290 AC.

Donnel, however, is a knight, in 299 AC,{{Ref|aSoS|49}} meaning that he is at least 15 years old by then. Sandor Clegane mentions in 300 AC how he has ridden and won against Donnel many times,{{Ref|aSoS|50}} suggesting that Donnel has been a knight for several years already. Sandor Clegane also states how he had almost killed Donnel in a melee. There are no known melee's that Sandor took place in in 299 AC or in 298 AC, meaning that this melee would have taken place in 297 AC the earliest. With Donnel having been at least 15 years old in 297 AC at the latest, puts his last possible year of birth in 282 AC.

Donnel was thus born in or between {{Date|255}} and {{Date|282}}.

==[[Donnel Waynwood]]==
===Birth===
Ser Donnel Waynwood is mentioned to be 20 years old in {{Date|298}}.{{Ref|aGoT|34}} For Donnel, that gives two options:
* 19 turning 20 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 278 AC
* 20 turning 21 in 298 AC, placing his birth in 277 AC

No further specifications can be given about Donnel. He was born in either {{Date|277}} or {{Date|278}}.

==[[Dontos Hollard]]==
===Birth===
Dontos Hollard has been described as being “a knight of forty years” in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|4}} This places Dontos's age in {{Date|300}} at roughly 40 years, placing his age between 37 and 43.

Dontos has been described as having been a young boy during the Defiance at Duskendale.{{Ref|aFfC|9}} The Defiance at Duskendale took place in {{Date|277}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} With Dontos still being named a “young boy” during this event, he would most likely not yet have reached the age of 16 yet (which is adulthood).

For Dontos, as per the descriptions of his age, the following options exist:
* 36 turning 37 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 263 AC
* 37 turning 38 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 262 AC
* 38 turning 39 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 261 AC
* 39 turning 40 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 260 AC
* 40 turning 41 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 259 AC
* 41 turning 42 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 258 AC
* 42 turning 43 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 257 AC
* 43 turning 44 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 256 AC

This gives the years 256 AC up to 263 AC as options for Dontos's birth.

The Defiance at Duskendale gives Dontos the following maxima:
* Being 15 turning 16 in 277 AC, placing his birth no earlier than 261 AC

Comparing this possibility to the possibilities gained by looking at Dontos's known age in 300 AC, the years of 256 AC, 257 AC, 258 AC, 259 AC and 260 AC are eliminated.

This shows that Dontos was born in or between {{Date|261}} and {{Date|263}}.

''Note: Being described as a “boy” suggests an age younger than 16 years, suggesting that Dontos's actual birth was closer to {{Date|263}} than to {{Date|261}}. Having been born in {{Date|263}} (Dontos's youngest option) would have made him 13 years old in {{Date|276}}, the first possible option, and one of the most likey options, for the Defiance.''

==[[Doran Martell]]==
===Birth===
Doran Martell is 52 years old in {{Date|300}}. {{Ref|aFfC|2}} This gives Doran the following options:
* 51 turning 52 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 248 AC
* 52 turning 53 in 300 AC, placing his birth in 247 AC

No further specifications can be given. Doran was thus born in either {{Date|247}} or {{Date|248}}.

==[[Dorea Sand]]==
===Birth===
Dorea Sand is described as being 8 years old in {{Date|300}}.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} That leaves two options for Dorea:
* 7 turning 8 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 292 AC
* 8 turning 9 in 300 AC, placing her birth in 291 AC

No further specifications can be given. Dorea was thus born in either {{Date|291}} or {{Date|292}}.

==[[Drazenko Rogare]]==
===Death===
Drazenko Rogare and his older brother, Lysandro, died within a day of one another, which began the fall of the Rogares, both in the Seven Kingdoms, and in Lys.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}
Lysandro's heir, Lysaro, began spending vast sums in an attempt to persue power. He did so, while his siblings became involved in plots to control the Iron Throne.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} These plots to control the Iron Throne occurred between {{Date|134}} and {{Date|136}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} As Lysaro was already in power at this point, Lysandro was already dead. Therefore, by {{Date|134}} at the latest, Drazenko had already died.

Drazenko was the Prince Consort of Dorne, indicating that he was alive when Aliandra Martell became the Princess of Dorne. Aliandra's father, Prince Qoren Martell, is known to have still been alive in {{Date|129}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}} Thus, in {{Date|129}}, Drazenko was still alive.

No further specifications can be given. Drazenko died in or between {{Date|129}} and {{Date|134}}.

==[[Drogo]]==
===Birth===
Drogo is mentioned to have been no more than 30 years old when meeting Daenerys Targaryen, in either 297 AC or 298 AC.{{Ref|aGoT|3}} Being 30 years old in 298 AC places Drogo's birth no later than 267 AC (being 30 turning 31 in 298 AC, with Drogo's nameday occurring after meeting Daenerys).

Drogo was thus born in {{Date|267}}, roughly.

==[[Duncan Targaryen]]==
===Birth===
Duncan's parents, Aegon V Targaryen and Betha Blackwood, were married in 220 AC.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} This means that Duncan's first possible year of birth is that same year, 220 AC.
Duncan would be at least one year older than his brother, Jaehaerys, who was born in 225 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jaehaerys II Targaryen|Jaehaerys II Targaryen]])'', meaning that Duncan was born no later than 224 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Duncan was thus born in or between 220 AC and 224 AC.

==[[Duncan the Tall]]==
===Birth===
Duncan was 16 or 17 years old in 209 AC.{{Ref|THK}} He had squired for Ser Arlan of Pennytree since the age of 5 or 6. When he was 3 or 4 years old, the Redgrass Field, in 196 AC, was being fought.{{Ref|TSS}} He is 18 or 19 years old in 211 AC.{{Ref|TSS}}
Being 16 or 17 years old in 209 AC gives the following options:
* 15 turning 16, placing his birth in 193 AC
* 16 turning 17, placing his birth in 192 AC
* 17 turning 18, placing his birth in 191 AC

The same possibilities will be achieved with being 18 or 19 in 211 AC, and with being 3 or 4 in 196 AC.

Further, it is known that Duncan was born "some time around 192 AC".{{Ref|AWOIAF| Duncan}}

No further specifications can be given. Duncan the Tall was thus born in either {{Date|191}}, {{Date|192}} or {{Date|193}}.

==[[Dunstan Drumm]]==
===Birth===
Dunstan Drumm is mentioned to be younger than Erik Ironmaker.{{Ref|aFfC|19}} Since Erik was born in either 211 AC or 212 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Erik Ironmaker|Erik Ironmaker]])'', Dustan will have been born in {{Date|212}} or later.

==[[Duram Bar Emmon]]==
===Birth===
Duram Bar Emmon was 14 years old in early {{Date|299}}.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}} He was 15 in late {{Date|299}},{{Ref|aSoS|25}} between the Battle of the Blackwater and Joffrey’s wedding on the first day of {{Date|300}}. He was also 15 years old in 300 AC.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} Being both 14 and 15 in {{Date|299}} means Bar was 14 turning 15 in {{Date|299}}, placing his birth in {{Date|284}}.

==[[Dyanna Dayne]]==
===Death===
Dyanna Dayne is mentioned to have died by the time the Ashford Tourney takes place in {{Date|209}}.{{Ref|THK}} This makes it possible that Dyanna had died earlier that same year, making {{Date|209}} the last possible year of her death.

Dyanna had given birth to six children in total. Her youngest child, Rhae, was born no earlier than 201 AC ''(see [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rhae Targaryen|Rhae Targaryen]])''. This means that Dyanna lived at least long enough to give birth to Rhae, making her first possible year of death 201 AC.

No further specifications can be given. Dyanna thus died in or between {{Date|201}} and {{Date|209}}.

{{Alphabetized Navigation}}

=See also=
* Are you a contributor to the ''wiki of ice and fire'', or just simply ''a forum of ice and fire''-user and would you like to discuss anything on this page? Go [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/113885-the-wiki-timeline-project-calculations/ here].
* Calculations to determine when certain events took place can be found [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Events|here]]

==References==
{{References|2}}
[[Category:Calculations]]

Template:Conflict Beyond the Wall

2018-06-01T21:49:06Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Navbox
| name = Conflict Beyond the Wall
| state = {{{state|}}}
| title = [[Conflict Beyond the Wall|Conflicts and Events]] taking place [[Beyond the Wall]]
| bodyclass = hlist

| list1 =
*[[Great ranging|Great Ranging]]
*[[Fight at the Fist|Fist]]
*[[Mutiny at Craster's Keep|Craster's Keep]]
*[[Attack on Castle Black|Castle Black I]]
*[[Fight at the Bridge of Skulls|Bridge of Skulls]]
*[[Battle beneath the Wall|Beneath the Wall]]
*[[Mutiny at Castle Black|Castle Black II]]
}}<noinclude>

==Usage==
Add <code>{{tl|Conflict Beyond the Wall}}</code> to region pages for easier navigation between them.

[[Category:Navigational templates]]</noinclude>

Template:War of the Five Kings

2018-06-01T21:38:13Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Navbox
| name = War of the Five Kings
| state = {{{state|}}}
| title = [[War of the Five Kings|Theaters and Campaigns of the War of the Five Kings]]
| bodyclass = hlist
| evenodd = swap

| group1 = Stark-Lannister conflict
| list1 =
{{Navbox|child
|group1 = Lannister Invasion
|list1 =
*[[Battle in the hills below the Golden Tooth|Golden Tooth]]
*[[Battle at the Mummer's Ford|Mummer's Ford]]
*[[Battle under the walls of Riverrun|Riverrun]]
*[[Fall of Raventree Hall|Raventree]]
*[[Yielding of Harrenhal|Harrenhal]]
*[[Burning of Pinkmaiden Castle|Pinkmaiden]]
*[[Burning of Stone Hedge|Stone Hedge]]
*[[Capture of Darry|Darry]]
*[[First sack of Maidenpool|Maidenpool]]
*[[Battle on the Green Fork|Green Fork]]
*[[Battle in the Whispering Wood|Whispering Wood]]
*[[Battle of the Camps|The Camps]]
|group2 = After Robb's Coronation
|list2 =
*[[Liberation of Raventree Hall|Raventree II]]
*[[Liberation of Stone Hedge|Stone Hedge II]]
*[[Recapture of Darry|Darry II]]
*[[Sack of Darry|Darry III]]
*[[Burning of Sow's Horn|Sow's Horn]]
*[[Plot to free Jaime Lannister|Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Battle of Oxcross|Oxcross]]
*[[Raiding along the westerlands coast|Westerlands Coast]]
*[[Seizure of westerlands gold mines|Gold Mines]]
*[[Taking of Ashemark|Ashemark]]
*[[Storming of the Crag|The Crag]]
*[[Fall of Harrenhal|Harrenhal II]]
*[[Battle of the Fords|The Fords]]
*[[Fighting at Sow's Horn|Sow's Horn II]]
*[[second sack of Maidenpool|Maidenpool II]]
*[[third sack of Maidenpool|Maidenpool III]]
*[[Siege of Darry|Darry IV]]
*[[Battle at Duskendale|Duskendale]]
*[[Battle at the burning septry|Burning septry]]
*[[Fighting at the fords of the Trident|Trident fords]]
*[[Red Wedding]]
*[[Capture of Harrenhal|Harrenhal III]]
*[[Siege of Seagard|Seagard]]
*[[Taking of Maidenpool|Maidenpool IV]]
*[[Purple Wedding]]
*[[Raid on Saltpans|Saltpans]]
*[[Siege of Riverrun|Riverrun II]]
*[[Siege of Raventree|Raventree III]]
}}

| group2 = [[King's Landing]]
| list2 =
* [[Fall of Eddard Stark|Ned Stark]]
* [[Riot of King's Landing|Riot]]
* [[Battle of the Blackwater|Blackwater]]
* [[Purple Wedding]]
* [[Assassination of Tywin Lannister|Tywin Lannister]]

| group3 = Northern civil war
| list3 =
*[[Fighting in the Hornwood|Hornwood]]
*[[Battle at Winterfell|Winterfell II]]
*[[Sack of Winterfell|Winterfell III]]
*[[March on Winterfell]]
*[[Battle in the ice|In the ice]]

| group4 = Ironborn campaigns
| list4 =
*[[Harrying of the Stony Shore|Stony Shore]]
*[[Fall of Moat Cailin|Moat Cailin]]
*[[Taking of Deepwood Motte|Deepwood Motte]]
*[[Fight at Torrhen's Square|Torrhen's Square]]
*[[Capture of Winterfell|Winterfell]]
*[[Sack of Winterfell|Winterfell III]]
*[[Capture of Torrhen's Square|Torrhen's Square II]]
*[[Siege of Moat Cailin|Moat Cailin II]]
*[[Fight by Deepwood Motte|Deepwood Motte II]]
*[[Taking of the Shields|Shield Islands]]
*[[Invasion of the Arbor|The Arbor]]
*[[Battle on the Whispering Sound|Whispering Sound]]

| group5 = Stannis's campaigns
| list5 =
*[[Siege of Storm's End (299)|Storm's End]]
*[[Fighting at Bitterbridge|Bitterbridge]]
*[[Battle of the Blackwater|Blackwater]]
*[[Battle beneath the Wall|The Wall]]
*[[Siege of Dragonstone|Dragonstone]]
*[[Siege of Storm's End (300)|Storm's End II]]
*[[Fight by Deepwood Motte|Deepwood Motte II]]
*[[March on Winterfell]]
*[[Battle in the ice|In the ice]]

| group6 = Aegon's campaign
| list6 =
*[[Landing of the Golden Company|Landing]]
**[[Taking of Griffin's Roost|Griffin's Roost]]
**[[Taking of Crow's Nest|Crow's Nest]]
**[[Taking of Rain House|Rain House]]
**[[Taking of Greenstone|Greenstone]]
**[[Invasion of Tarth|Tarth]]
}}<noinclude>

==Usage==
add <code>{{tl|War of the Five Kings}}</code> to region pages for easier navigation between them.

[[Category:Navigational templates]]</noinclude>

Taking of Rain House

2018-06-01T21:37:27Z

Jaehaerys-III:

{{Template:Battlebox
| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Taking of Rain House
| conflict = [[Landing of the Golden Company]]
| date = {{Date|300}}
| place = [[Crow's Nest]], [[Stormlands]]
| result = Golden Company victory<ref name=arianne1>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref>
| combatant2 = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|30px]] '''[[House Targaryen]]:''' 

[[File:Golden Company.svg|30px]] [[Golden Company]]
| combatant1 = [[File:Stannis sigil coat.png|33px]] '''[[House Baratheon of Dragonstone]]:''' 

[[Stormlands]]
*[[House Wylde]]
| commander2 = [[File:Golden Company.svg|20px]] Ser [[Laswell Peake]]
| commander1 = Unknown
| strength2 = <1,250
| strength1 = Wylde garrison
| casualties2 = Unknown
| casualties1 = Unknown
}}

The '''taking of Rain House''' occurs amidst the [[Landing of the Golden Company]].

==Prelude==
In his campaign to place [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]] on the [[Iron Throne]], [[Jon Connington]] joins the [[sellsword]] [[Golden Company]] in invading the [[stormlands]]. Their [[Volantis|Volantene]] fleet is scattered by a storm after [[Lys]], and only six of the sellswords' ten ships arrive at the rendezvous near the [[rainwood]] in [[Cape Wrath]], land formerly owned by [[House Connington]]. The gathered force is not quite half the Golden Company's full strength of ten thousand.{{ref|ADWD|61}}

Jon leads a quarter of the available strength to [[Taking of Griffin's Roost|Griffin's Roost]], the ancestral seat of the Conningtons, of which he was lord before being exiled during the [[War of the Usurper]]. Simultaneously, Ser [[Tristan Rivers]] sets off to take [[taking of Crow's Nest|Crow's Nest]], seat of [[House Morrigen]], while [[Laswell Peake]] marches for [[Rain House]], stronghold of [[House Wylde]].{{ref|ADWD|61}}

==Battle==
During her journey to meet Aegon, Princess [[Arianne Martell]] learns that Rain House has fallen to the Golden Company.<ref name=arianne1/>

==References==
{{references}}

{{War of the Five Kings}}
{{Targaryen Invasion|state=uncollapsed‎}}

[[Category:Battles|Rain House]]
[[Category:Golden Company battles|Rain House]]
[[Category:House Wylde battles|Rain House]]
[[Category:Stormlands]]

The Goat

2018-05-27T14:59:53Z

Jaehaerys-III:

#REDIRECT [[The Goat (disambiguation)]]

[[Category:Redirect]]