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Belicho is named after [[w:Bill Belichick|Bill Belichick]],{{fact}} a head coach of the New England Patriots football team. The Patriots went undefeated in the 2007 regular season, but lost to the New York Giants (George R.R. Martin's favorite team) in [[w:Super Bowl XLII|Super Bowl XLII]].
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Belicho is named after [[w:Bill Belichick|Bill Belichick]], a head coach of the New England Patriots football team.<ref>[[Not A Blog]]: [https://grrm.livejournal.com/451094.html?thread=22939158#t22939158 Misery], October 29, 2015</ref> [[George R. R. Martin]] has referred to Belichick as Evil Little Bill.<ref>[[Not A Blog]]: [https://grrm.livejournal.com/258190.html Westeros and the NFL], January 3, 2012</ref> The Patriots went undefeated in the 2007 regular season, but lost to the New York Giants, Martin's favorite team, in [[w:Super Bowl XLII|Super Bowl XLII]].  
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 13:10, 18 October 2018

Belicho
Title Triarch of Volantis
Allegiance Tiger
Race Valyrian
Culture Volantene
Book A Dance with Dragons (mentioned)

Belicho was one of the ruling triarchs of the Free City of Volantis.

History

Belicho was a renowned Volantene patriot whose famous exploits are recorded in the series The Life of the Triarch Belicho. His unbroken succession of conquests and triumphs ended rather abruptly when he was eaten by giants.[1]

Behind the Scenes

Belicho is named after Bill Belichick, a head coach of the New England Patriots football team.[2] George R. R. Martin has referred to Belichick as Evil Little Bill.[3] The Patriots went undefeated in the 2007 regular season, but lost to the New York Giants, Martin's favorite team, in Super Bowl XLII.

References

  1. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 33, Tyrion VIII.
  2. Not A Blog: Misery, October 29, 2015
  3. Not A Blog: Westeros and the NFL, January 3, 2012