High Septon (stonemason)

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The High Septon as depicted in Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore.
Alias Pate
Titles
Allegiance Faith of the Seven
Died 162–170 AC[1]
Books

This High Septon, whose birth name was Pate, was appointed High Septon after King Baelor I Targaryen informed the Most Devout that the Seven had revealed the new High Septon's identity to him.

History

During his reign King Baelor I Targaryen had the man, a stonemason by trade, named as the High Septon. He could carve stonework so beautifully that Baelor believed him to be the Smith in human form. While a fantastic stonecarver, this High Septon could not read, write or recite any prayers and must have been ill suited to his new vocation High Septon.[2]

It was rumored that to spare the realm embarrassment, Prince Viserys Targaryen used his position as Hand of the King to have him poisoned, thereby ridding the realm of an ineffectual High Septon.[2] He survived only for a year before a fever took him.[3]

References

  1. ↑ See the High Septon (stonemason) calculation.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei VI.
  3. ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I.
Preceded by High Septon
Father of the Faithful
His High Holiness
Shepherd of the Faithful
Voice of the Seven on Earth 		Succeeded by
Officials
Claimants
  • 1Six High Septons ruled from 11 to 37 AC including him in at least 23–25 AC
  • 2Known to have been the High Septon in 101 AC
  • 3Known to have been the High Septon for a year in between 162 AC and 170 AC
  • 4Known to have been the High Septon by 170 AC
  • 5Known to have been the High Septon in 233 AC
  • 6Known to have been the High Septon in 239 AC
  • 7Known to have been the High Septon in 275 AC
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