43 AC
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Year 43 After the Conquest (43 AC) is a year in the Westerosi calendar, the 43rd after Aegon's crowning in Oldtown that maesters and educated people use as a reference to date the years.
In 43 AC Maegor consolidated his rule by suffocating the two principal opponents to his reign. He declared the High Septon a traitor, outlawed the Faith Militant, and burned the seats of the lords that gave them support. He flew to Oldtown with the intention to burn it, but suddenly the High Septon mysteriously died and was replaced by much more biddable septon who agreed to anoint Maegor king. Afterwards, news came that his nephew Aegon Targaryen, the designated heir of Aenys, had proclaimed himself king. Both claimants met at the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye, where Maegor defeated and killed Aegon.[1]
Events
- King Maegor I and Dowager Queen Visenya threaten to incinerate the Starry Sept at Oldtown.[2][3]
- After the High Septon dies mysteriously, the new one anoints Maegor as a king and attempts to disband the Swords and the Stars.[2]
- The Battle Beneath the Gods Eye is fought.[2][3]
Deaths
- Prince Aegon Targaryen, during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[2][3]
- Quicksilver, slain during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[2][3]
- Lord Alyn Tarbeck, during Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[2][3]
- Lord Jon Piper, during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[3]
- Lord Ronnel Vance, during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[3]
- Ser Willam Whistler, during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[3]
- Denys Snow, during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[3]
- Ser Davos Darklyn, slain by Lord Corbray during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye.[3]
- The High Septon, mysteriously at the age of fifty-three.[2][3]
Titles and appointments
- Lucas Harroway is made Hand of the King
- Septon Pater is named High Septon