Was Ned Stark a good swordsman?

Ned was a good commander, and a passable fighter, but nothing super special. By his own admission, he almost died against the Kingsguard outside the Tower of Joy. He also lost a 2v1 with Ser Rodrick against Bronze Yohn Royce. That being said, I’d agree that Ned is a passable fighter but nothing special.

Is Ned Stark a knight?

No he was never a knight because a knighthood is a title derived from the faith, and Ned keeps the old gods. Ned was a high lord and warden of the north, he didnt need to be.

Was Ned Stark a good commander?

Ned isn’t better than Stannis, but he is certainly a better commander than Tywin. Tywin hasn’t won a single thing because of being a good commander, when he did win (which wasn’t always) it was because of his political skills. And Tywin is regarded more for his ruthlessness in battle than his command.

Who is the best commander in Westeros?

Stannis Baratheon

Did littlefinger want Ned to die?

Ned’s exile to the Wall further’s Varys’ plans and is a detriment to Littlefinger’s. Thus Littlefinger certainly had motive to plot Ned’s death. He had to do it subtly though. The Queen clearly wanted Ned sent to the Wall.

Why did varys betray Ned Stark?

Varys liked Ned. He was an honorable man. But Varys knew that he was too honorable to be king. He hoped that in the end, Ned would either be sent to Winterfell or the Wall, which would have worked, if Joffrey wasn’t so brash.

Would Ned Stark have made a good king?

Ned is a decent administrator, he is capable of handling things well when they are black and white. The only person who is capable of making a good king is Tywin Lannister (shout all you want, you cannot deny him). He may not be a great father but he is an excellent administrator and would make a very good king.

Why did Ned Stark get executed?

Before Ned is able to neutralize Cersei and place Robert’s brother Stannis on the throne, he is betrayed by Littlefinger, and the queen has him imprisoned for treason. Ned makes a public confession to save his daughters from Cersei’s wrath, but Joffrey has Ned beheaded anyway.

Why did cersei not want to die?

If Eddard Stark gave her all this, Cersei had no reason to kill him and every reason to keep him alive because: It would free her from threats of Vale, Riverlands and North. It would give her time to deal with Stannis and Renly. It would keep her secret safe.

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