He was the ninth member of the Targaryen dynasty to sit on the Iron Throne.
Among Baelor's follies, he named a six-year-old boy as Given that Baelor abhorred desires of the flesh, he died without issue and was succeeded by his uncle and After Eddard makes his false confession, Grand Maester Upon his brother King Daeron I's death, Baelor is said to have begun his reign by walking the He also attempted to birth new dragons by praying over the dragon eggs, but his prayers went unanswered. For the prince, see He refused to consummate their marriage, however, causing his sister, who usually dressed all in black, to change her clothes to only whites in an attempt to shame him, as she had sworn to wear nothing else until she was properly bedded. Baelor I Targaryen, also known as Baelor the Blessed, Baelor the Beloved, and The Septon King (he was a septon in addition to being king), and also mockingly known as Baelor the Befuddled, is a character from the A Song of Ice and Fire universe. Baelor married his younger sister, Princess Daena Targaryen, in 160 AC.
He was by far the most pious of the Targaryen kings, and was also the most beloved. He had a gentle, almost beatific smile,Lord Wyl granted Baelor a key to Aemon's cage, which was now suspended over a pit of vipers.
He ended up fasting himself into an early grave because food was of this world, and this world is sinful." Some educated members of the nobility, however (such as Tywin) think of him as a befuddled and overzealous fool who had a tenuous grip on reality.
The plan did not work, as Baelor liked to see his sister all in white, feeling it made her look more innocent.
Baelor was a peaceful, devoted and pious man. "The maesters were awed by his wits, but his father’s knights would jest sourly that Baelor the Blessed had been born again. "Baelor the Blessed was holy, and pious. He built this Sept. Baelor was the youngest son of King Aegon III and the brother of Daeron I. Baelor was quiet and bookish, and strong in the Faith of the Seven.
King Baelor I Targaryen, called Baelor the Blessed, was the ninth king of the Targaryen dynasty to sit on the Iron Throne of Westeros.
He loved the He was a rare spirit, pure and brave and innocent, untouched by the evils of the world.This article is about the king.
In later generations he became remembered as "Baelor the Blessed" and revered as a saintly figure. Baelor was extremely popular with the smallfolk, due to his fanatical devotion to the religious virtues of charity.
Until one day Prince Rhaegar found something in his scrolls that changed him. Baelor of the House Targaryen, the First of His NameTake your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.
Though famed for his holiness and piety, he was also a religious zealot. No one knows what it might have been, only that the boy suddenly appeared early one morning in the yard as the knights were donning their steel. ―Tywin Lannister. He was very thin (due to his repeated fasts) and frail looking. Despite his zealous support of the Faith of the Seven, Baelor decided not to re-arm its old military orders, the The TV series made a slight change by stating that the boy whom Baelor named as High Septon was six years old, instead of eight years old as in the books.
Aemon begged Baelor to leave and seek aid, but Baelor felt Upon his return to King's Landing, Baelor convinced the Baelor next decreed prostitution to be outlawed in Baelor earned the contempt of his nobles by forcing the proud Towards the end of his reign, Baelor would fast to the point of fainting to tame the lusts that shamed him.History says Baelor starved himself to death by the prolonged fasting to cleanse himself of lust, but some believe he was poisoned by his Hand and uncle, Viserys.None of the Targaryen kings are as beloved as Baelor. He also named a six year-old boy High Septon because he thought the boy could work miracles.