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[[File:Jeor Mormont by reneaigner.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Jeor Mormont]], the 997th Lord Commander of the Watch<br>Artwork by Rene Aigner©]]
 
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'''Lord Commander of the Night's Watch''' is the title held by the most senior officer of the [[Night's Watch]]; his seat is at [[Castle Black]]. The Lord Commander of the Night's Watch is the final authority and oversees the entire organization. He is assisted by the maester of Castle Black, First Ranger, Lord Steward, First Builder, and other high officers under him. The Lord Commander serves in office until the day he dies. It is claimed that there have been 998 Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch, although the most complete list in the vaults comprises only 667. The plural form includes "Lords Commander"{{ref|ASOS|55}} and "lord commanders".{{ref|ADWD|49}}  
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'''Lord Commander of the Night's Watch''' is the title held by the most senior officer of the [[Night's Watch]]; his seat is at [[Castle Black]]. The Lord Commander is the final authority and oversees the entire organization. He is assisted by the maester of Castle Black, the [[First Ranger]], the [[Lord Steward]], the [[First Builder]], and other high officers under him. The Lord Commander serves in office until the day he dies. The plural form includes "Lords Commander",{{ref|ASOS|55}}{{ref|ASOS|78}} "lords commander",{{ref|AFFC|35}} and "lord commanders".{{ref|ADWD|49}}  
 
 
It is strongly suggested by [[George R. R. Martin]] that the Lord Commander is usually a ranger. This may be gainsaid by a passage in ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' in which [[Jon Snow]] is appointed a steward and not, to his disappointment, a ranger, and assigned as the personal steward of the current Lord Commander, [[Jeor Mormont]]. His peers take it for granted that this means Snow is being groomed for leadership. A combination of these two theories may indicate a "fast track", on which suitable candidates for the Lord Commandership may be placed, giving them experience in each of three disciplines, regardless of which they are initially placed.
 
  
 
==Election==
 
==Election==
 
When a Lord Commander dies, any sworn man of the Night's Watch can nominate himself or be nominated by his brothers for the position. To win the election the candidates are required to receive two-thirds of the votes of the Sworn Brothers of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|aSoS|75}}
 
When a Lord Commander dies, any sworn man of the Night's Watch can nominate himself or be nominated by his brothers for the position. To win the election the candidates are required to receive two-thirds of the votes of the Sworn Brothers of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|aSoS|75}}
  
If no candidate receives two-thirds of the votes, the choosing is repeated on the next day, with no time limit set, in fact there was once a choosing that lasted near two years and seven hundred votes. All sworn brothers of the Night's Watch have a vote, but since it is impossible for everyone to attend, the garrison commanders of those not at Castle Black cast the vote for them.
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If no candidate receives two-thirds of the votes, the choosing is repeated on the next day, with no time limit set, in fact there was once a choosing that lasted near two years and seven hundred votes. All sworn brothers of the Night's Watch have a vote, but since it is impossible for everyone to attend, the garrison commanders of those not at Castle Black cast the vote for them.{{ref|ASOS|75}}
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==Recent Events==
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===''A Game of Thrones''===
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[[Jon Snow]] becomes the steward of Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]].{{ref|AGOT|48}}
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
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Jeor leads the [[great ranging]] of the [[Night's Watch]] [[beyond the Wall]].{{ref|ACOK|13}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Jeor is slain during the [[mutiny at Craster's Keep]].{{ref|ASOS|33}} Through the efforts of [[Samwell Tarly]], Jon is elected as Jeor's successor as Lord Commander.{{ref|ASOS|78}}{{ref|ASOS|79}}
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
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There have been 998 Lords Commander of the Night's Watch, as of Lord Commander Snow. The oldest list in [[Castle Black]]'s vaults, as found by Samwell, mentions 674 Lords Commander.{{ref|AFFC|5}}
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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Jon is attacked during the [[mutiny at Castle Black]].{{ref|ADWD|69}}
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==Lords Commander during ''A Song of Ice and Fire''==
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* [[Jeor Mormont]], 997th Lord Commander, elected in {{Date|288}}. Called 'the Old Bear'. Killed by his own men in the [[mutiny at Craster's Keep]] during the [[great ranging]].{{ref|ASOS|33}}
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* [[Jon Snow]], 998th Lord Commander, elected in {{Date|300}} by an overwhelming margin. Previously served as Jeor's personal steward.{{ref|ASOS|79}}
  
==Lord Commanders during ''A Song of Ice and Fire''==
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==Historical Lords Commander==
* [[Jon Snow]], 998th Lord Commander, elected in {{Date|300}} by an overwhelming margin. Previously he served as Lord Commander Mormont's personal steward and took command of the defense of the Wall during the [[Battle of Castle Black]].
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A chronological list of Lords Commander has not yet been published.
* [[Jeor Mormont]], 997th Lord Commander, elected in {{Date|288}}, shortly after he joined the Night's Watch, called 'the Old Bear'. Led [[the great ranging]] in {{Date|299}}; killed by his own men in the [[Mutiny at Craster's Keep]].
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* [[Lothor Burley]], who hosted Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] in {{date|58}}.<ref>[[Not a Blog]]: [http://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2018/09/27/a-fire-blood-excerpt-just-for-you/ A FIRE & BLOOD Excerpt just for YOU! (September 27, 2018)]</ref>
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* [[Orbert Caswell]], who was called the Black Centaur and held the position for nine years.{{ref|AFFC|5}}
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* [[Lord Commander Crowl]], who led the [[Night's Watch]] over a thousand years ago.{{ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}}
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* [[Rodrik Flint]], who thought to make himself [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]].{{ref|ASOS|55}}
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* [[Runcel Hightower]], who tried to make the position of Lord Commander hereditary and pass it to his son.{{ref|ASOS|55}}
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* [[Robin Hill]], one of the three Lords Commander who nearly destroyed the Watch when they forgot their vows in favor of their pride and ambition.{{ref|ASOS|55}}
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* [[Lord Commander Hoare]], who refused to involve the Night's Watch in [[Aegon's Conquest]]. He was of [[House Hoare]], although his first name is never given. His brother, King [[Harren Hoare|Harren the Black]], was slain in the [[burning of Harrenhal]].{{ref|AGOT|60}}
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* [[Tristan Mudd]], one of the three Lords Commander who nearly destroyed the Watch when they forgot their vows in favor of their pride and ambition.{{ref|ASOS|55}}
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* [[Jack Musgood]], know as Sleepy Jack after {{Date|226}}, when he was caught off guard allowing the King-beyond-the-Wall, [[Raymun Redbeard]], to pass the [[Wall]] and was thus late for the [[Battle of Long Lake]].{{ref|ADWD|7}}
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* The [[Night's King]], the thirteenth Lord Commander. He converted the [[Night's Watch]] into his personal army and led it in battle against [[Brandon Stark (Breaker)|Brandon the Breaker]], the [[King of Winter]], and [[Joramun]], the King-Beyond-the-Wall.
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* [[Lord Commander Qorgyle]], 996th Lord Commander. He was of [[House Qorgyle]], although his first name is never given. He died in {{Date|288}} and was succeeded by [[Jeor Mormont]].{{ref|AWOIAF| Jeor Mormont}}
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* [[Marq Rankenfell]], one of the three Lords Commander who nearly destroyed the Watch when they forgot their vows in favor of their pride and ambition.{{ref|ASOS|55}}
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* [[Brynden Rivers]], called 'Bloodraven', a [[bastard]] son of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]] and [[Hand of the King]] to King [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys I]] and [[Maekar I Targaryen]]. Arrested and sent to the Wall by King [[Aegon V Targaryen]] after the [[Great Council of 233 AC]]. He was elected to the post of Lord Commander in {{Date|239}}, but disappeared on a ranging in {{Date|252}}.
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* [[Osric Stark]], a brother or son of a [[King in the North]]. He was chosen Lord Commander when he was ten, making him the youngest commander. He served for sixty years.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}
  
==Historical Lord Commanders==
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==References==
* [[Lord Commander Qorgyle|Qorgyle]], 996th Lord Commander, He was of [[House Qorgyle]], his first name is never given.
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* [[Brynden Rivers]], called 'Bloodraven', Bastard of [[Aegon IV]] and [[Hand of the King|Hand]] of [[Aerys I]], who was deposed in {{Date|221}} and sent to the Wall in {{Date|233}}. He was later elected to the post.
 
* [[Jack Musgood]], know as 'Sleepy Jack', after in {{Date|184}} he was caught off guard allowing the [[King-Beyond-The-Wall]] [[Raymun Redbeard]], to pass the [[Wall]] and was late for the [[Battle of Long Lake]].
 
* [[Orbert Caswell]], the "Black Centaur." Held the position for nine years.
 
* A member of [[House Hoare]], brother to [[Harren Hoare|Harren the Black]]. Refused to involve the Night's Watch in a war against the [[Wars of Conquest|invading]] [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]], even to save his House.
 
* [[Robin Hill]], one of the three Lords Commander who nearly destroyed the Watch when they forgot their vows in favor of their pride and ambition.
 
* [[Tristan Mudd]], one of the three Lords Commander who nearly destroyed the Watch when they forgot their vows in favor of their pride and ambition.
 
* [[Marq Rankenfell]], one of the three Lords Commander who nearly destroyed the Watch when they forgot their vows in favor of their pride and ambition.
 
* [[Osric Stark]], a brother or son of a [[King in the North]]. He was chosen Lord Commander when he was 10, making him the youngest Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. He served for 60 years.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}
 
* [[Rodrik Flint]], thought to make himself King-beyond-the-Wall.
 
* [[Runcel Hightower]], tried to make the position of Lord Commander hereditary and pass the position to his son.
 
* The [[Night's King]], 13th Lord Commander who converted the Night's Watch into his own personal army and led it in battle against the King of the North and [[Joramun]], the King-Beyond-the-Wall.
 
* list of all [[:Category:Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch|Lord Commanders]] of the Night's Watch.
 
  
==References and Notes==
 
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Revision as of 20:54, 1 October 2018

Jeor Mormont, the 997th Lord Commander of the Watch
Artwork by Rene Aigner©

Lord Commander of the Night's Watch is the title held by the most senior officer of the Night's Watch; his seat is at Castle Black. The Lord Commander is the final authority and oversees the entire organization. He is assisted by the maester of Castle Black, the First Ranger, the Lord Steward, the First Builder, and other high officers under him. The Lord Commander serves in office until the day he dies. The plural form includes "Lords Commander",[1][2] "lords commander",[3] and "lord commanders".[4]

Election

When a Lord Commander dies, any sworn man of the Night's Watch can nominate himself or be nominated by his brothers for the position. To win the election the candidates are required to receive two-thirds of the votes of the Sworn Brothers of the Night's Watch.[5]

If no candidate receives two-thirds of the votes, the choosing is repeated on the next day, with no time limit set, in fact there was once a choosing that lasted near two years and seven hundred votes. All sworn brothers of the Night's Watch have a vote, but since it is impossible for everyone to attend, the garrison commanders of those not at Castle Black cast the vote for them.[5]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Jon Snow becomes the steward of Lord Commander Jeor Mormont.[6]

A Clash of Kings

Jeor leads the great ranging of the Night's Watch beyond the Wall.[7]

A Storm of Swords

Jeor is slain during the mutiny at Craster's Keep.[8] Through the efforts of Samwell Tarly, Jon is elected as Jeor's successor as Lord Commander.[2][9]

A Feast for Crows

There have been 998 Lords Commander of the Night's Watch, as of Lord Commander Snow. The oldest list in Castle Black's vaults, as found by Samwell, mentions 674 Lords Commander.[10]

A Dance with Dragons

Jon is attacked during the mutiny at Castle Black.[11]

Lords Commander during A Song of Ice and Fire

Historical Lords Commander

A chronological list of Lords Commander has not yet been published.

References

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