Robert Baratheon

Robert Baratheon is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. Introduced in 1996's A Game of Thrones, Robert Baratheon is the eldest son of Steffon Baratheon, from the kingdom of Westeros. After Robert won the rebellion which was named after him, he took the Iron Throne from Aerys II Targaryen, nicknamed "The Mad King", crushing the Targaryen dynasty. Robert fought the war to win back his betrothed, Lyanna Stark, with the aid of her brother, his close friend, Eddard Stark. However, due to Lyanna's death, Robert married Tywin Lannister's daughter Cersei after the war ended to ensure political stability. Robert is portrayed by Mark Addy in the HBO television adaptation. 2Character description Robert is in his mid-thirties when the events of the books begin. He is jovial and fun-loving, fond of battle, women and drink. As a young man Robert was a formidable warrior, noted for his chivalry, sense of honor and immense charisma. He won several loyal Targaryen bannermen to his cause through strength of personality alon