Many viewers liked the game “Game of Thrones” written by George Martin, as well as the series based on them.
Fans try to learn as much as possible about the heroes of the work, the actors who played them in the series and the places where he was shot.
However, not everyone knows which real historical figures inspired the writer to create the characters of their books. In our article you will read about 10 real prototypes of the heroes of the Game of Thrones.
10. John Snow - William the Conqueror
The favorite of many fans of the television series is the handsome John Snow, who is presented to viewers and readers as the illegitimate son of Ned Stark is one of the iconic characters in the saga.
The young man has not only an attractive appearance, but he is also strong in spirit, brave and smart. Some fans of the series noted his resemblance to William the Conqueror.
This real man was also smart, strong, but warlike and cruel. Without regret, he took the throne from King Harold in 1066, setting his own routine in the state.
In addition, William, like John Snow, according to historians, was also an illegitimate son, Robert Norman was considered his father. In the name of his famous father, William the Conqueror tried to capture as much land as possible.
9. Khal Drogo - Attila Hun
Khal Drogo was a very colorful character in the saga, although viewers watched his story for a very short time.
To some fans of the series, he reminded the famous commander Attila, who, riding on his mighty stallion, managed to unite several power tribes and create a great power that stretched from the Rhine to the Volga.
Attila was also married to an overseas princess named Honoria. This fact reminds us that Khal Drogo himself also married the foreigner Daenerys.
Attila died in the prime of life, the same thing happened with the hero of the "Martin" saga.
8. Jaime and Cersei Lannisters - Anna and George Boleyn
Twins from the Lannister family may well have historical prototypes such as Anna and her brother George Boleyn.
Anna Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII of Tudor, England, who was known for his love of loving. Like her first wife, Anna also quickly got bored with the monarch, especially since for a long time she could not give birth to an heir to him.
Having a bad relationship with her husband, the queen began to pay attention to her young and beautiful brother George Boleyn. Human rumor immediately began to spread rumors that there was an unnatural connection between brother and sister. This fact is very reminiscent of the story of Jaime and Cersei.
7. Daenerys Targaryen - Cleopatra
In Daenerys Targaryen or the Mother of Dragons, many television series fans see the great Egyptian Empress Cleopatra.
According to the work, the clan Targaryen did not consider the love affair between brothers and sisters as something transcendental, thus, apparently, they kept the blood clean.
The Queen of Egypt, according to many historians, was also the daughter of her parents, who were closely related to each other.
In addition, Daenerys is unknowingly associated with John Snow, who is her relative. The same fact is in the biography of Cleopatra, the queen was briefly married to her own brother.
6. Brienne Tarte - Joan of Arc
The female knight in the saga belongs to a noble family, having a mediocre appearance, the lady realized that she was unlikely to have a happy marriage, she learned to masterfully use the sword, gaining numerous victories in knightly tournaments.
Brienne, according to many fans of the series, recalls with her character and behavior an important historical figure - Joan of Arc.
Historians believe that the warrior maiden preferred to wear men's knightly armor and was very brave. This appears to us in the television series and Brienne Tarte.
5. Margaery Tyrell - Maria Tech
The representative of one of the most noble families in the Seven Kingdoms all her life dreamed of becoming a queen. For this purpose, she first becomes the wife of the brother of King Robert Baratheon, who was called King Renly, but he soon died under mysterious circumstances.
The girl, eager for power, this did not stop, she became the wife of Joffrey Baratheon (Cersei's son and King Robert), but he died at a wedding feast. Then Margery became the wife of Joffrey's younger brother - Tomman Baratheon.
All her marriages are similar to the actions of a real person - Maria Tech. This girl also belonged to a noble family, sought to become a queen. Her first husband was supposed to be Prince Albert Victor, but he died of pneumonia, then Maria married his younger brother George.
4. Eunuch Varis - Wei Zhongxian
Lord Waris is known as the main manipulator in the saga "Game of Thrones", this character bears great resemblance to the real historical figure of Wei Zhongxian.
Both were born in poverty, became eunuchs at an early age. But, despite this, they were able to break out into people, to penetrate the service of the ruling people, to get rich.
In addition, they were able to create, one in a fictional state, and the other in very real China, an extensive spy network.
3. Tyrion Lannister - Richard III
Some historians compare the character of Tyrion Lannister with one of the children of Richard York, his name was Richard III.
This baby was born weak and sick, like the dwarf from the Lannister house. But this did not stop Richard III from growing up smart, becoming a king and a talented commander, and carrying out reforms in his state.
Tyrion in the television series was also able to become the right hand of the ruling person (Daenerys), thanks to his intelligence and resourcefulness.
2. Joffrey Baratheon - Edward of Lancaster
The prototype of Joffrey (the son of Cersei and her twin brother) was Edward of Lancaster. He was the son of Queen Maria of Anjou, grew up a cruel and evil child, was distinguished by sadism, loved to arrange torture.
Edward died, as did Joffrey at a young age. But he was not poisoned, died during the hostilities.
1. Robert Baratheon - William II
Robert Baratheon was a rather cruel, not too fair, war-loving ruler. Many consider it the prototype of William II.
The children of this real monarch could not become rulers after him, the same happened with the heirs of Robert Baratheon.
In addition, the historical character was also injured in the hunt, due to which he later died, a similar thing happened with the fictional character of the saga.