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| Title | Lord of Rook's Rest | |||
| Allegiance | House Staunton | |||
| Culture | Crownlands | |||
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59 AC Rook's Rest[1] | |||
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Lord Staunton was the Lord of Rook's Rest and the head of House Staunton during the reigns of King Maegor I and King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. His given name is unknown.
History
In 48 AC, Prince Jaehaerys pressed his claim to the throne against his usurping uncle, King Maegor I Targaryen, and high lords of the realm flocked to his cause. Maegor commanded a score of lesser lords, including Lord Staunton, to gather at King's Landing, but their numbers were few and many soon lost heart. Shortly afterwards, Maegor was found dead upon the Iron Throne, and the prince ascended as King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[3] In the chaos that followed Maegor's death, many lords fled the capital, but Lord Staunton remained.[4] Along with Lord Jordan Towers and Lord Darklyn, he yielded the Red Keep to Prince Jaehaerys, Princess Rhaena, and Princess Alysanne Targaryen. The three lords were sent to the black cells, but were eventually pardoned by King Jaehaerys I after surrendering some of their land and sending a child to court to serve as a hostage.[4]
In 50 AC, Lord Staunton was among the lords who visited Jaehaerys at Dragonstone. This displeased Jaehaerys' Hand, Lord Rogar Baratheon, who referred to them as the "lords lickspittle".[5]
Lord Staunton's daughter, Cassella, became a companion to Princess Rhaena on Dragonstone in 54 AC. She died of poison that same year, however.[2] Five years later, Lord Staunton, his lady wife, and his remaining children all died of the Shivers at Rook's Rest.[1]
Family
Lord Staunton had several children, including Cassella.[2][1] His relation to Simon Staunton, a young squire at Jaehaerys I's court, is unknown.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fire & Blood, Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, A Surfeit of Rulers.