Willam Stark
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Allegiance | House Stark |
Culture | Northmen |
Born | Winterfell |
Died | In 226 AC[1], Long Lake |
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Lord Willam Stark was Lord of Winterfell and head of House Stark. Was the second son of Lord Beron Stark and Lady Lorra Royce. He married Lady Melantha Blackwood, with whom had two children; Edwyle and Jocelyn Stark. He also married Lady Lyanne Glover and had one child with her; Brandon Stark.[2] It is unknown which of the two marriages occured first.
History
Willam became Lord of Winterfell after the death of his older brother Donnor Stark.
When Raymun Redbeard went over the Wall, Lord Willam Stark called his banners and marched north with Lord Harmond Umber. On the shores of Long Lake, the two forces met. During the Battle of Long Lake in 226 AC, Willam was killed and beheaded. His younger brother, Artos, avenged him by slaying Raymun.
He is buried in the crypts of Winterfell.[3]
Willam was succeeded as Lord of Winterfell by his son, Edwyle.[2]
Family
References and Notes
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Stark Lineage.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 69, Bran VII.