How did Robert Baratheon get the Iron Throne?

How did Robert Baratheon get the Iron Throne?

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.

What claim did Robert Baratheon have to the throne?

Robert claimed the Iron Throne because he started the war and killed Prince Rhaegar personally. Robert also had the best claim to the throne as a result of being related to the Targaryens through his mother.

Why did Robert Baratheon become king instead of Ned Stark?

Whereas Ned was respected but not charismatic (and he didn't want it) and Jon Arryn was quite a bit older and had limited prospects for producing heirs. Legally speaking, Robert became the king because he had a Targaryen-based claim to the throne, through his grandmother Rhaelle.

Did Cersei ever love Robert Baratheon?

King Robert Baratheon did not love Cersei, even a bit. He, in fact, called her Lyanna during their first night together, causing Cersei to hate him as well. She continued her incestuous relationship with Jaime and bore him three children - Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen (passing them off as Robert's).

Why did Ned Stark lie about Jon Snow?

Ned Stark purposefully didn't call Jon Snow his son, but instead said "my blood." Ned kept Lyanna's secret his entire life, choosing to raise Jon as his own for the boy's own protection. But Ned is an honorable and moral man. He avoided lying outright when he could help it.

How long was Robert Baratheon king for?

Reign. Six years after taking the crown, Robert joined forces with his Warden of the North, Lord Eddard Stark, and his Warden of the West, Lord Tywin Lannister, to crush Greyjoy's Rebellion, which lasted less than a year.

Who was hand of the king before Ned Stark?

List of known Hands

During the reign of King	Hand of the King
Robert I Baratheon	Lord Jon Arryn
Lord Eddard Stark
Joffrey I Baratheon	Lord Tywin Lannister
Tommen I Baratheon

What was Robert Baratheon's claim to the Iron Throne?

• His legal claim to the throne was that his grandmother was Rhaelle Targaryen, a daughter of Aegon V who married into House Baratheon. His actual claim was that he won the war, up to and including smashing the Targaryen heir's chest in with a warhammer. He was also propped by his allies,...

How many children does Robert Baratheon have in Game of Thrones?

• 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 the marriage was loveless. Robert also had two younger brothers, Stannis and Renly. He and Cersei have four children: Daveth, Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen.

How did Robert Baratheon get Lyanna Stark back?

• Rhaegar kidnapped Lyanna Stark, Robert's fiancée. Her brother Brandon went to King's Landing to fight Rhaegar to get her back, but Mad King Aerys arrested Brandon and called his father Rickard to court to answer for Brandon's supposed crime.

Who is the head of House Baratheon in Game of Thrones?

• Steffon was the head of House Baratheon and Lord Paramount of the Stormlands. The Stormlands are one of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms and House Baratheon is one of the Great Houses of the realm.