Jon Snow
character in A Song of Ice and Fire
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Summary
Jon Snow is a Game of Thrones character[1]. He was born in Tower of Joy[2]. He died in Castle Black[3]. He worked as a spy[4], squire[5], soldier[6], ruler[7], and swordfighter[8]. He ranks in the top 10% of game of thrones character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,785 views/month).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Rhaegar Targaryen[10]
- Mother: Lyanna Stark[11]
- Country of citizenship: Seven Kingdoms[12]
- Occupation: revolutionary[13], dragon rider[14]
- Position held: King in the North[15]
- Creator: George R. R. Martin[16]
- Member of: Night's Watch[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Instance of: A Song of Ice and Fire character[19], fictional human[20]
- Family: House Stark[21], House Targaryen[22]
- Noble title: lord[23], fictional king[24], monarch[25]
- Killed by: Night's Watch[26], Alliser Thorne[27]
- Performer: Kit Harington[28]
- Commons category: Jon Snow (character)[29]
- Unmarried partner: Ygritte[30], Daenerys Targaryen[31]
- Cause of death: stabbing[32]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Castle Black[33], Battle of the Bastards[34], Battle of King's Landing[35]
- Family name: Snow[36], Stark[37]
- Given name: Jon[38]
- Significant event: resurrection[39]
- Relative: Eddard Stark[40], Benjen Stark[41], Daenerys Targaryen[42], Viserys Targaryen[43], Rhaella Targaryen[44], Aerys II Targaryen[45], Rickard Stark[46], Lyarra Stark[47]
- From narrative universe: World of Ice and Fire[48]
- Manner of death: homicide[49]
- Present in work: A Song of Ice and Fire[50], Game of Thrones[51]
- Birth name: Aegon Targaryen[52]
Why It Matters
Jon Snow has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Jon Snow born?
Jon Snow's place of birth was Tower of Joy[2].
Where did Jon Snow die?
Jon Snow died in Castle Black[3].
Who were Jon Snow's parents?
Jon Snow's father was Rhaegar Targaryen[10]. Jon Snow's mother was Lyanna Stark[11].
What did Jon Snow do for work?
Jon Snow worked as a spy[4], squire[5], soldier[6], ruler[7], and swordfighter[8].