Corlys Velaryon (Kingsguard)

Corlys Velaryon
Title Ser
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
Allegiance House Velaryon
Kingsguard
Race Valyrian
Culture crownlands
Book(s) The World of Ice & Fire (mentioned)

Ser Corlys Velaryon was a knight from House Velaryon. He was chosen by Queen Visenya Targaryen to be the first Lord Commander of the Kingsguard when the order was founded in 10 ᴀᴄ by King Aegon I Targaryen.[1] Lord Corlys Velaryon, a famed descendant known as the Sea Snake, was named after the knight.[2]

References

  1. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I.
  2. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I.
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