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'''Manfred Hightower''' was Lord of the [[Hightower]] and head of [[House Hightower]] during the [[War of Conquest]]. His children included eldest son and heir, [[Martyn Hightower]], Ser [[Morgan Hightower]], Commander of the [[Warrior's Sons]], and the [[High Septon (Hightower)|High Septon]].{{ref|twoiaf| Maegor I}}{{ref|twoiaf| Oldtown}}
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'''Manfred Hightower'''<ref group="N">Erroneously reported to have been named Banfred Hightower in the notes of a reading of ''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]''</ref> was Lord of the [[Hightower]] and head of [[House Hightower]] during [[Aegon's Conquest]]. His children included his eldest son and heir, [[Martyn Hightower]], and Ser [[Morgan Hightower]], Commander of the [[Warrior's Sons]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Reach: Oldtown}}<ref group="N">In ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'', it is stated that ''"The unexpected nature of the High Septon's death in 44 AC aroused much suspicion, however, and whispers of murder persist to this day. Some believe His High Holiness was removed by his own brother, Ser Morgan Hightower, commander of the Warrior's Sons in Oldtown (and it is undeniably true that Ser Morgan was the sole Warrior's Son pardoned by King Maegor)."'' (''The World of Ice and Fire'', The Reach: Oldtown) However, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/&do=findComment&comment=6420347 it has been confirmed that Morgan Hightower was not the High Septon's brother, and that the statement was in error]</ref>
  
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
==Appearance and Character==
He was a cautious, godly man.<ref>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/72313-reading-from-the-world-of-ice-and-fire/page__st__40#entry3588552 Reading from ''The World of Ice and Fire''.] Notes from George R.R. Martin's reading and Q&A at the Bubonicon 44 in Albuquerque by Trebla.</ref>
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He was cautious and godly man.{{ref|twoiaf| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
When news arrived in [[Oldtown]] of the landing of [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Dragon]] and [[Visenya Targaryen|his]] [[Rhaenys Targaryen|sisters]], the [[High Septon (War of Conquest)|High Septon]] fasted and prayed for seven days and nights under the dome of the [[Starry Sept]]. When he emerged he announced that the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]] would not oppose the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]], because the [[Crone (the Seven)|Crone]] had shown him that to do so would mean the destruction of Oldtown in [[dragon]]flame.  
 
When news arrived in [[Oldtown]] of the landing of [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Dragon]] and [[Visenya Targaryen|his]] [[Rhaenys Targaryen|sisters]], the [[High Septon (War of Conquest)|High Septon]] fasted and prayed for seven days and nights under the dome of the [[Starry Sept]]. When he emerged he announced that the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]] would not oppose the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]], because the [[Crone (the Seven)|Crone]] had shown him that to do so would mean the destruction of Oldtown in [[dragon]]flame.  
  
Lord Manfred, who was a godly man, heeded the High Septon's prophecy when he heard it. He kept his forces at Oldtown and when Aegon marched south towards the city, he freely opened his gates submitting to Aegon's authority.{{Ref|aFfC|28}} Some say that Manfred also offered his youngest daughter's hand in marriage to [[Aegon I Targaryen]], which Aegon declined so as not to offend his Queens.{{ref|twoiaf| The Conquest}}
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Lord Manfred, who was a godly man, heeded the High Septon's prophecy when he heard it. He kept his forces at Oldtown and when Aegon marched south towards the city, he freely opened his gates submitting to Aegon's authority.{{ref|twoiaf| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}{{Ref|aFfC|28}} Some say that Manfred also offered his youngest daughter's hand in marriage to [[Aegon I Targaryen]], which Aegon declined so as not to offend his Queens.{{ref|twoiaf| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
  
==References in the Books==
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==Recent Events==
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
The [[High Sparrow|new High Septon]] mentions Manfred Hightower to [[Cersei Lannister]] during their meeting in the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. He tells her that Lord Manfred heeded the [[High Septon (War of Conquest)|High Septon's]] prophecy.{{Ref|aFfC|28}}
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The [[High Sparrow|new High Septon]] mentions Manfred Hightower to [[Cersei Lannister]] during their meeting in the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. He tells her that Lord Manfred heeded the [[High Septon (Aegon's Conquest)|High Septon's]] prophecy.{{Ref|aFfC|28}}
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==

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Manfred Hightower[N 1] was Lord of the Hightower and head of House Hightower during Aegon's Conquest. His children included his eldest son and heir, Martyn Hightower, and Ser Morgan Hightower, Commander of the Warrior's Sons.[1][2][N 2]

Appearance and Character

He was cautious and godly man.[3]

History

When news arrived in Oldtown of the landing of Aegon the Dragon and his sisters, the High Septon fasted and prayed for seven days and nights under the dome of the Starry Sept. When he emerged he announced that the Faith would not oppose the Targaryens, because the Crone had shown him that to do so would mean the destruction of Oldtown in dragonflame.

Lord Manfred, who was a godly man, heeded the High Septon's prophecy when he heard it. He kept his forces at Oldtown and when Aegon marched south towards the city, he freely opened his gates submitting to Aegon's authority.[3][4] Some say that Manfred also offered his youngest daughter's hand in marriage to Aegon I Targaryen, which Aegon declined so as not to offend his Queens.[3]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

The new High Septon mentions Manfred Hightower to Cersei Lannister during their meeting in the Great Sept of Baelor. He tells her that Lord Manfred heeded the High Septon's prophecy.[4]

References and Notes

  1. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
  2. The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: Oldtown.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
  4. 4.0 4.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei VI.


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