Was Robb Stark a good king?

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But Robb was a good commander, a fearless and well-loved leader of men, and never as rigidly honorable as his father. He would have made a good king in the North and probably a good good king of Westeros, but since we saw so very little of him actually governing it's really hard to say.
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Who was the better King of the North Robb or Jon?

The Northerners crown him as their king in Season 1 due to his Stark heritage. The Northerners elect Robb as King in the North because they no longer wish to bow to whoever rules from the Iron Throne. As the oldest trueborn child of their beloved Lord Eddard, the Northerners look to Robb to fulfill his birthright.
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Who was the greatest king in Game of Thrones?

Game Of Thrones: Every King & Queen, Ranked From (Politically) Weakest To Strongest
  1. 1 Bran Stark.
  2. 2 Daenerys Targaryen. ...
  3. 3 Robert Baratheon. ...
  4. 4 Mance Raydar. ...
  5. 5 Cersei Lannister. ...
  6. 6 Joffrey Baratheon. ...
  7. 7 Jon Snow. ...
  8. 8 Stannis Baratheon. ...
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How is Robb Stark a king?

King Robb Stark was the eldest son of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell and his wife, Lady Catelyn. Following his father's execution, Robb was declared King in the North, won many battles against the House Lannister, but eventually he, his mother, and his forces were slain at the Red Wedding.
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Was Robb Stark strong?

He started strong and a good leader but his age and power made him weak. What should Robb Stark have done instead of executing Lord Karstark? Threw him into a relatively comfortable dungeon, if such a thing exists, and announce that there will be a trial for Lord Karstark after the war is over.
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Game of Thrones: Why Robb Stark Is Better In The Books



Who is stronger Robb or Jon Snow?

Originally Answered: Who is a better military commander, Robb Stark or Jon Snow? Robb Stark.
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How good of a fighter was Robb Stark?

Robb is a leader of men and someone who is a natural in that position, fighting from the front. He showcases terrific sword fighting skills in battle, and the fact he's only taken down by a scheming plot behind his back highlights that. In a fight, few are able to match Robb, with his technique being amongst the best.
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Did Robb Stark ever lost a battle?

Not only is Robb Stark the white hat of Game of Thrones -- a warm, generous and reluctant king -- he's portrayed to viewers as one of its fiercest warriors. "He's a boy, and he's never lost a battle!" rages his enemy, Tywin Lannister.
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Did tywin respect Robb?

However, even though Tywin's opinion of Robb as a battlefield commander improved, he still considered Robb a boy in every other aspect, lust, love, and honour.
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Why did Bolton betray Robb?

Roose decided to betray Robb long ago, after the Lannisters defeated Stannis Baratheon at the Battle of the Blackwater, and was simply feigning loyalty this entire time, even as he was plotting the Starks' destruction.
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Who is strongest in Game of Thrones?

There are more Game of Thrones characters who deserve to be in the conversation as Westeros' most powerful person.
  1. 1 The Night King.
  2. 2 Bran Stark. ...
  3. 3 Melisandre. ...
  4. 4 The Three-Eyed Raven. ...
  5. 5 Wun Wun. ...
  6. 6 Arya Stark. ...
  7. 7 Jon Snow. ...
  8. 8 Daenerys Targaryen. ...
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Who was the most successful Targaryen?

1- Jaehaerys I The conciliator (4) Best ruler of Westeros and managed to heal the continent after Maegor. 2- Aegon I The Conqueror (1) Best fighter and brought glory to his house 3- Daeron II The Good (12) Fought against the Blackfyres and got peace with Dorne. 4- Viserys II (10) Solid and fair as king and hand.
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Who should've been king in got?

Jon Snow. There's only one character who should have ended up on the Iron Throne, and that is Jon Snow. He is the rightful heir and it would be the natural conclusion to his story arc.
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Is Jon a better fighter than Robb?

intheswamp. In GOT, Jon says he is a better sword and Robb is a better lance. Jon was further trained to kill by the Night's Watch and even after he becomes Lord Commander, we still see him working in the yard. In SOS, he beat, fairly viciously, the best fighter from Eastwatch-by-the-sea, Iron Emmett.
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Who was the best King of Westeros?

Game of Thrones | Top 5 Best Kings of Westeros
  1. 1) Jaehaerys I.
  2. 2) Daeron II. ...
  3. 3) Aegon the Conqueror. ...
  4. 4) Aerys II. ...
  5. 5) Aegon V. ...
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Was Ned Stark a good man?

He's a good and honorable man, and he was well suited for his role as Warden of the North. But as king of the Seven Kingdoms, Ned would find himself navigating unfamiliar waters. Ned has no head for politics, you might say. His honor made him too unbending in his convictions and too rigid in his politics.
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Was Tywin afraid of Robb?

It wasn't that he was necessarily afraid of Robb himself, I think he WAS but there's a good case for him not being scared so it's a toss up. The real issue is the North leaving the seven Kingdoms. With Robb in charge of a well manned army Tywin knew there was pretty much nothing he could do.
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Did they cut off Robb Stark's head?

After his death, the Freys mutilate Robb's body by sewing the head of his dead direwolf Grey Wind onto his decapitated corpse. His mother, as well as his entire northern army (save for the Boltons and Freys), are also murdered.
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Did Shae always work for Tywin?

Shae may have been working for Tywin since the very beginning. She was introduced to Tyrion by Bronn, who claimed to have stolen her from another knight in Tywin's camp.
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Was Robb Stark wrong?

Robb Stark (daKingindaNorth!) had made three major mistakes during his life time: Not Informing His Uncle of His Plans: Edmure threw back the Lannister forces at the Battle of the Fords. Because of this, Robb is unable to encircle Tywin's host, as he had hoped to surround and capture them further within the Riverlands.
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Was Robb better than Tywin?

Tywin is the better strategist. We see this throughout the books as Rob wins battle after battle pushing the Lannisters back. However, Tywin being the better strategist out maneuvers Rob by attacking him politically.
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Who are the 5 Kings in got?

The five kings in question were Robert's heir apparent, Joffrey Baratheon, Robert's younger brothers, Stannis and Renly Baratheon, the "King in the North" Robb Stark, and the "King of the Iron Islands" Balon Greyjoy.
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Who was the greatest Stark?

Game Of Thrones: The Starks, Ranked From Most Heroic To Most...
  1. 1 Bran Stark. Bran Stark was one of the first characters that came into George RR Martin's mind when formulating the story for A Song of Ice and Fire.
  2. 2 Sansa Stark. ...
  3. 3 Rickon Stark. ...
  4. 4 Benjen Stark. ...
  5. 5 Lyanna Stark. ...
  6. 6 Catelyn Stark. ...
  7. 7 Robb Stark. ...
  8. 8 Ned Stark. ...
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Who was the best swordsman in got?

The Best Swordfighters In Game Of Thrones, Ranked
  1. 1 Arthur Dayne.
  2. 2 Barristan Selmy. ...
  3. 3 Jaime Lannister. ...
  4. 4 Gregor Clegane. ...
  5. 5 Sandor Clegane. ...
  6. 6 Brienne Of Tarth. ...
  7. 7 Arya Stark. ...
  8. 8 Syrio Forel. ...
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Who did Jaime Lannister say could beat him?

Also one more Jaime may not have considered but could perhaps beat him is Victarion Greyjoy who by all accounts is not only a brutal warrior but also a very skilled one, and after what happens to him in Dance with Dragons he would be a very formidable opponent.
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