| King of the Rivers | |
|---|---|
| Office | Monarch of the riverlands |
| Region | Riverlands |
| Current Holder | None |
| First Holder | Harren the Red |
| Creator | Harren the Red |
| Created | 37 AC |
| Defunct | 37 AC |
King of the Rivers was a self-fashioned title claimed by Harren the Red, who boasted of being a grandson of the late Harren Hoare, King of the Isles and the Rivers.
History
During the Conquest, King Aegon I Targaryen slew Harren Hoare, King of the Isles and the Rivers, in the burning of Harrenhal.[1] The realm of Harren the Black was then divided between the Iron Islands, ruled by House Greyjoy, and the riverlands, ruled by House Tully. Within the riverlands, Aegon granted rule over Harrenhal to House Qoherys.[2]
Soon after Aegon's son, Aenys I Targaryen, ascended the Iron Throne in 37 AC, Harren the Red seized Harrenhal from Lord Gargon Qoherys, slew him, and declared himself Lord of Harrenhal and King of the Rivers. Red Harren claimed dominion over the riverlands but not the Iron Islands, as he was not ironborn.[3] Harren the Red's rebellion was eventually suppressed and the outlaw king slain.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Aegon's Conquest.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.