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'''Lord of the Seven Kingdoms''' is the title claimed by the ruler of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]], whose seat is the [[Red Keep]] in [[King's Landing]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|ACOK|8}}{{ref|TWOIAF| Aegon I}} The title is frequently preceded by that of "[[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men|King]] of the [[Andals]] and the [[Rhoynar]] and the [[First Men]],{{ref|AGOT|1}} and the king is usually the [[Protector of the Realm]].{{ref|AGOT|47}} The Lord of the Seven Kingdoms is advised by the [[Hand of the King]]{{ref|AGOT|4}} and the [[small council]].{{ref|AGOT|20}}
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[[File:AEGON I.jpg|thumb|[[Aegon I Targaryen]] by Amok ©]]
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'''Lord of the Seven Kingdoms''' is the title claimed by the ruler of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]], whose seat is the [[Red Keep]] in [[King's Landing]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|ACOK|8}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Aegon I}} The title is frequently preceded by "[[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]]",{{ref|AGOT|1}} and the king usually, though not always, bears the title "[[Protector of the Realm]]".{{ref|AGOT|47}} The Lord of the Seven Kingdoms is advised by the [[Hand of the King]]{{ref|AGOT|4}} and the [[small council]].{{ref|AGOT|20}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
After landing at the mouth of the [[Blackwater Rush]], [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] was crowned by his sister [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]] as "Aegon, First of His Name, [[King of All Westeros]], and [[Shield of His People]]".{{ref|TWOIAF| The Conquest}} When Aegon was anointed by the [[High Septon (War of Conquest)|High Septon]] at [[Oldtown]]'s [[Starry Sept]] after the [[War of Conquest]], he was named "Aegon of [[House Targaryen]], the First of His Name, King of the [[Andals]], the [[Rhoynar]], and the [[First Men]], Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm".{{ref|TWOIAF| Aegon I}} Despite claiming authority over all of them, the Kings of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men did not rule all [[Seven Kingdoms]] until [[Dorne]] joined the realm during the reign of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]], however.{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne Against the Dragons}}
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After [[Aegon's Landing|his landing]] at the mouth of the [[Blackwater Rush]], [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] was crowned by his sister [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]] as "Aegon, First of His Name, [[King of All Westeros]], [[Shield of His People]]".{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When Aegon was anointed by the [[High Septon (War of Conquest)|High Septon]] at [[Oldtown]]'s [[Starry Sept]] after [[Aegon's Conquest|the Conquest]], he was named "Aegon of [[House Targaryen]], the First of His Name, [[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]], Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and [[Protector of the Realm]]".{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
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Queen Visenya decided that the [[Kingsguard]] should consist of seven members because her husband, King Aegon, was Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.{{ref|FAB|Three Heads Had the Dragon - Governance Under King Aegon I}}
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While [[Aegon II Targaryen]] was declared Lord of the Seven Kingdoms in [[King's Landing]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]], his rival, his half sister [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]], did not claim a corresponding title when she was crowned as queen at [[Dragonstone]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} Both were killed during the civil war, and Rhaenyra's son, [[Aegon III Targaryen]], succeeded to the throne.{{ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
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Despite claiming authority over the [[Andals]], the [[Rhoynar]], and the [[First Men]], the rulers on the [[Iron Throne]] did not rule all [[Seven Kingdoms]] until [[Dorne]] joined the realm under King [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne Against the Dragons}}
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[[House Blackfyre]] claimed the title during the unsuccessful [[Blackfyre Rebellions]].{{ref|TMK}}
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The title passed from [[House Targaryen]] to [[House Baratheon]] as a result of [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Fall of the Dragons: The End}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
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===''A Game of Thrones''===
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[[File:Joshua Cairós - Robert Baratheon Winterfell.jpg|thumb|[[Robert I Baratheon]] by Joshua Cairós © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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The exiled [[Viserys Targaryen]] claims the title,{{ref|AGOT|11}} but he is slain by Khal [[Drogo]] in [[Vaes Dothrak]].{{ref|AGOT|46}}
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King [[Robert I Baratheon]], Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, is succeeded by his son, [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]], after being mortally wounded by a boar.{{ref|AGOT|49}} Joffrey's mother, [[Cersei Lannister]], serves as [[Queen Regent]].{{ref|AGOT|57}}
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At [[Highgarden]], Robert's youngest brother, [[Renly Baratheon]], is declared king with the support of [[House Tyrell]].{{ref|AGOT|69}}
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==''A Clash of Kings''==
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Declaring that Joffrey is not the trueborn heir of Robert, [[Stannis Baratheon]] announces his own claim to the [[Iron Throne]].{{ref|ACOK|10}}
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Renly is slain near [[siege of Storm's End (299)|Storm's End]].{{ref|ACOK|33}}
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[[Daenerys Targaryen]] refers to herself as [[Queen of the Seven Kingdoms]].{{ref|ACOK|63}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Joffrey is [[poison]]ed at his [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]],{{ref|ASOS|60}} and he is succeeded by his younger brother, [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|72}}
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
[[Stannis Baratheon]] styles himself as [[King of Westeros]].{{ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
 
[[Stannis Baratheon]] styles himself as [[King of Westeros]].{{ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
  
==See also==
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
*[[King of All Westeros]]
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Daenerys considers herself Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.{{ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
*[[Shield of His People]]
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*[[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men]]
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The [[Golden Company]] support [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]] in his claim to the throne.{{ref|ADWD|24}}
*[[Protector of the Realm]]
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*[[King of Westeros]]
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==Quotes==
==References and Notes==
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{{quote|Guard your tongue, Mormont, or I'll have it out. I am no lesser man, I am the rightful Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. [[House Targaryen|The dragon]] does not beg.{{ref|AGOT|11}}|[[Viserys Targaryen]] to [[Jorah Mormont]]}}
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{{quote|Must the rightful Lord of the Seven Kingdoms beg for help from [[Lysa Arryn|widow women]] and [[Robb Stark|usurpers]]?{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}|[[Melisandre]] to [[Stannis Baratheon]]}}
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{{quote|'''Tyrion''': [[Joffrey Baratheon|The king]] is thirteen.<br>
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'''Janos''': Still. He is the king. The Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.{{ref|AGOT|8}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Janos Slynt]]}}
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{{quote|'''Sansa''': But you were queen of all the [[Seven Kingdoms]].<br>
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'''Cersei''': When it comes to swords, a queen is only a woman after all.{{ref|ACOK|60}}|[[Sansa Stark]] and [[Cersei Lannister]]}}
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 26 August 2020

Lord of the Seven Kingdoms is the title claimed by the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, whose seat is the Red Keep in King's Landing.[1][2][3] The title is frequently preceded by "King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men",[4] and the king usually, though not always, bears the title "Protector of the Realm".[5] The Lord of the Seven Kingdoms is advised by the Hand of the King[6] and the small council.[7]

History

After his landing at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush, Aegon the Conqueror was crowned by his sister Visenya as "Aegon, First of His Name, King of All Westeros, Shield of His People".[8] When Aegon was anointed by the High Septon at Oldtown's Starry Sept after the Conquest, he was named "Aegon of House Targaryen, the First of His Name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm".[9]

Queen Visenya decided that the Kingsguard should consist of seven members because her husband, King Aegon, was Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.[10]

While Aegon II Targaryen was declared Lord of the Seven Kingdoms in King's Landing during the Dance of the Dragons, his rival, his half sister Rhaenyra, did not claim a corresponding title when she was crowned as queen at Dragonstone.[11] Both were killed during the civil war, and Rhaenyra's son, Aegon III Targaryen, succeeded to the throne.[12]

Despite claiming authority over the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, the rulers on the Iron Throne did not rule all Seven Kingdoms until Dorne joined the realm under King Daeron II Targaryen.[13]

House Blackfyre claimed the title during the unsuccessful Blackfyre Rebellions.[14]

The title passed from House Targaryen to House Baratheon as a result of Robert's Rebellion.[15]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Robert I Baratheon by Joshua Cairós © Fantasy Flight Games

The exiled Viserys Targaryen claims the title,[1] but he is slain by Khal Drogo in Vaes Dothrak.[16]

King Robert I Baratheon, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, is succeeded by his son, Joffrey I Baratheon, after being mortally wounded by a boar.[17] Joffrey's mother, Cersei Lannister, serves as Queen Regent.[18]

At Highgarden, Robert's youngest brother, Renly Baratheon, is declared king with the support of House Tyrell.[19]

A Clash of Kings

Declaring that Joffrey is not the trueborn heir of Robert, Stannis Baratheon announces his own claim to the Iron Throne.[20]

Renly is slain near Storm's End.[21]

Daenerys Targaryen refers to herself as Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.[22]

A Storm of Swords

Joffrey is poisoned at his wedding feast,[23] and he is succeeded by his younger brother, Tommen I Baratheon.[24]

A Feast for Crows

Stannis Baratheon styles himself as King of Westeros.[25]

A Dance with Dragons

Daenerys considers herself Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.[26]

The Golden Company support Aegon Targaryen in his claim to the throne.[27]

Quotes

Guard your tongue, Mormont, or I'll have it out. I am no lesser man, I am the rightful Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. The dragon does not beg.[1]

Must the rightful Lord of the Seven Kingdoms beg for help from widow women and usurpers?[28]

Tyrion: The king is thirteen.
Janos: Still. He is the king. The Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.[29]

Sansa: But you were queen of all the Seven Kingdoms.
Cersei: When it comes to swords, a queen is only a woman after all.[30]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 11, Daenerys II.
  2. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 8, Tyrion II.
  3. The World of Ice & Fire, Aegon I.
  4. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 1, Bran I.
  5. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 47, Eddard XIII.
  6. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 4, Eddard I.
  7. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 20, Eddard IV.
  8. The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
  9. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I.
  10. Fire & Blood, Three Heads Had the Dragon - Governance Under King Aegon I.
  11. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens.
  12. Fire & Blood, Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf.
  13. The World of Ice & Fire, Dorne Against the Dragons.
  14. The Mystery Knight.
  15. The World of Ice & Fire, The Fall of the Dragons: The End.
  16. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 46, Daenerys V.
  17. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 49, Eddard XIV.
  18. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 57, Sansa V.
  19. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 69, Tyrion IX.
  20. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 10, Davos I.
  21. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 33, Catelyn IV.
  22. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 63, Daenerys V.
  23. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
  24. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 72, Jaime IX.
  25. A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
  26. A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
  27. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 24, The Lost Lord.
  28. A Clash of Kings, Prologue.
  29. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 8, Bran II.
  30. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 60, Sansa VI.