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Who is the rightful heir to Robert Baratheon?
Prince Gendry Baratheon, the true heir to the Iron Throne.
Who becomes king after Robert dies?
Joffrey Baratheon
Robert I Baratheon
| Biographical Information | |
|---|---|
| Royal House | House Baratheon of King’s Landing |
| Predecessor | Aerys II Targaryen |
| Heir | 1st: Stannis Baratheon (heir presumptive) (283–286 AC) 2nd: Joffrey Baratheon (286–298 AC) |
| Successor | Joffrey I Baratheon |
How did King Robert become king?
After his betrothed Lyanna Stark was allegedly kidnapped by prince Rhaegar Targaryen, Robert, Ned and Jon started a rebellion against the “Mad King” Aerys II Targaryen. After crushing the Targaryen dynasty and winning the war, during which Lyanna died, Robert took the Iron Throne.
Does Stannis take the Iron Throne?
After eliminating his younger brother Renly, a rival claimant to the Iron Throne, Stannis gains the loyalty of nearly all lords from the stormlands and many from the Reach. Stannis advances on King’s Landing by land and sea, intent on seizing the city and taking control of the Iron Throne.
Who is Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones?
Robert I Baratheon is the King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm of Westeros, and the head of House Baratheon of King’s Landing. Robert was crowned king after King Aerys II Targaryen, his first cousin once removed, was killed during Robert’s Rebellion.
―Robert Baratheon to Eddard Stark. King Robert I Baratheon was the seventeenth ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, formally styled as Robert of the House Baratheon, the First of His Name, King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm.
Why did Robert Baratheon marry Cersei Lannister?
After the war and following Lyanna’s death, Robert married Cersei Lannister to cement an alliance with House Lannister to hold the kingdoms together, but he mistreated her and the marriage was loveless. Robert also had two younger brothers, Stannis and Renly. He and Cersei had three children: Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen.
What did Robert Baratheon do for King Aerys?
Robert served King Aerys II Targaryen (known as the Mad King) as the Lord Paramount of the Stormlands. Robert was betrothed to Lyanna Stark, Eddard’s sister. At the time of their betrothal, Robert beat Richard Lonmouth during the tourney at Harrenhal . Robert Baratheon mourns at the funeral of Lyanna Stark.