At the beggining of Series One, Robb appears to be a bright man, who cares much for his family - the starks. He cares dearly for his younger brother Bran especially after *Bran's fall. Robb loves his family, and this is clearly shown, when Bran runs into trouble and is held with a knife to his throat in episode 6 of the first series. Robb is very much like his father, Ned, and shares many of Ned's characteristics, such as his honor. Robb cares for John, knowing full well he is Ned's bastard. It is this great personality of Robb that makes him a popular character in the Game of Thrones fan community.
*Bran's fall - http://youtu.be/f9I_eCCEl8k?t=1m27s
*Bran's fall - http://youtu.be/f9I_eCCEl8k?t=1m27s
Robb Stark. Source: http://protagonist.wikia.com/wiki/Robb_Stark
For this comparison, I will compare Robb Stark to Richard I (Lion Heart)
Like Robb, Richard the First was born into a well known and powerful family (2) although unlike Robb, Richard was born the son of Henry the second (King of England 1154-1189) (1). Both were trained young and both had considerable military training (sword skills etc).
Robb Stark like Richard I, fought with his family, for similar but different reasons; Robb Stark fought with his family and their soldiers against the Lannisters. On the other hand, Richard I joined his family in a rebelion against his father.
The Starks rebelion was caused by the death of Robb's father, where as Richard the 1st's rebellion was against his father - similar but different.
Both fought for a cause that many people believed in, and hence had many followers, but both champions died very similarly. (If you have not seen Series 3, continue only if you want) Richard 1 was killed by a crossbow. In comparison, during the events of the red wedding in Series 3, Robb was shot (but not killed) by a crossbow. Robb found his end via a different method.
Throughout the series, it is implied that religion is as important to the people in the Game of Thrones universe as it was to the people of the medieval ages.
Both Richard I and Robb Stark were what you could consider as religious. Robb Stark believed in the Old Gods, where as Richard I was a strong Roman Catholic.
You could compare Richard I's involvement in the Third Crusade and the rebellion against his father (Henry II) with Robb Stark's in the rebellion against the Lannisters.
Robb Stark was the main man in the rebellion against the Lannisters, and from the following clip, you can see how strong this character is!:
YouTube Clip of Robb Stark discussing terms with the Lannisters!
Richard the first was the central Christian Commander during the Third Crusade. He fought with other European Leaders to reconquer the "Holy Land" from Saladin. Richard I and the other European Leaders successfully took back Acre and Jaffa, and reversed many of Saladin's conquests. But, they were unsuccessful in taking back Jerusalem. This can be compared with the story of Game of Thrones, of which Robb and the Starks were excellent on the Battlefield, and defeated many of the Lannister's Soldiers, but was not able to finally defeat the Lannisters. The Lannisters were successful in taking out Robb, and many of the Starks Soldiers. This put an end to the Stark's Rebellion and Tywin Lannister won another war!
Throughout the series, it is implied that religion is as important to the people in the Game of Thrones universe as it was to the people of the medieval ages.
Both Richard I and Robb Stark were what you could consider as religious. Robb Stark believed in the Old Gods, where as Richard I was a strong Roman Catholic.
You could compare Richard I's involvement in the Third Crusade and the rebellion against his father (Henry II) with Robb Stark's in the rebellion against the Lannisters.
Robb Stark was the main man in the rebellion against the Lannisters, and from the following clip, you can see how strong this character is!:
YouTube Clip of Robb Stark discussing terms with the Lannisters!
Richard the first was the central Christian Commander during the Third Crusade. He fought with other European Leaders to reconquer the "Holy Land" from Saladin. Richard I and the other European Leaders successfully took back Acre and Jaffa, and reversed many of Saladin's conquests. But, they were unsuccessful in taking back Jerusalem. This can be compared with the story of Game of Thrones, of which Robb and the Starks were excellent on the Battlefield, and defeated many of the Lannister's Soldiers, but was not able to finally defeat the Lannisters. The Lannisters were successful in taking out Robb, and many of the Starks Soldiers. This put an end to the Stark's Rebellion and Tywin Lannister won another war!
I do believe that George R.R. Martin did use Richard I as an inspiration for the character of Robb Stark and I think that Richard I was a good historical figure to base a character off.
(1) Information on Richard 1st from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England
(2) Information on Robb Stark from "Game of Thrones" TV Series by HBO
(1) Information on Richard 1st from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England
(2) Information on Robb Stark from "Game of Thrones" TV Series by HBO
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