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==History==
 
==History==
Desmond was one of three known Grand Maesters who served during the rule of Maegor the Cruel. After Queen [[Alys Harroway]] went into premature labor in {{Date|44}},<ref name=forum/>, Desmond assisted in the delivery. When the queen gave birth to a severely-deformed stillborn child, Maegor, in his fury, blamed everyone who had assisted in the delivery, and later Queen Alys herself for her supposed infidelity. He eventually ordered the executions of Alys, her lord father [[Lucas Harroway|Lucas]], her septas and midwives, and Desmond.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}{{Ref|tsotd}}
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After Queen [[Alys Harroway]] went into premature labor in {{Date|44}}, Desmond assisted in the delivery. When the queen gave birth to a severely-deformed stillborn child, the furious King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] blamed everyone who had assisted in the delivery, and later Alys herself for her supposed infidelity. The king eventually ordered the executions of Alys, her lord father [[Lucas Harroway|Lucas]], her septas and midwives, and Desmond.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}{{Ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
  
Desmond was one of three [[Grand Maester]]s that were executed during Maegor's reign.{{Ref|aSoS|12}}
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Desmond was one of three [[Grand Maester]]s who were executed during Maegor's reign,{{Ref|aSoS|12}} the others being [[Gawen]] and [[Myros]].
  
 
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Desmond
Title Grand Maester
Allegiances
Died In 44 AC[1]King's Landing
Books

Desmond was a maester of the Citadel who served as Grand Maester during the reign of King Maegor I Targaryen.

History

After Queen Alys Harroway went into premature labor in 44 AC, Desmond assisted in the delivery. When the queen gave birth to a severely-deformed stillborn child, the furious King Maegor I Targaryen blamed everyone who had assisted in the delivery, and later Alys herself for her supposed infidelity. The king eventually ordered the executions of Alys, her lord father Lucas, her septas and midwives, and Desmond.[1][2]

Desmond was one of three Grand Maesters who were executed during Maegor's reign,[3] the others being Gawen and Myros.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
  2. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
  3. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 12, Tyrion II.