Alright, gather 'round, folks. We're about to dive into a bit of a historical deep-dive, Game of Thrones style. Now, I know what you're thinking, "History? On a Monday? Pass the coffee, please!" But stick with me, because we're not talking about your average, run-of-the-mill history lesson. We're talking about the small, yet significant, matter of when Tommen Baratheon tied the knot with Margaery Tyrell. You know, just your average teenage wedding in the Seven Kingdoms.
So, How Old Was Tommen?
Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty, let's set the scene. Imagine, if you will, a world where your teenager sibling is about to get married. You're thinking, "Well, that's a bit young, isn't it?" Welcome to King's Landing, where age ain't nothin' but a number, especially when you're royalty.
Tommen Baratheon, our dear little king, was 13 when he said his "I dos" to Margaery Tyrell. That's right, you heard it here first. Now, I know what you're thinking, "13? That's practically a baby!" Well, in the world of Westeros, that's about the age where they start teaching you how to wield a sword, not to mention a crown.
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Now, Let's Talk About Margaery
Margaery, on the other hand, was a bit older. She was 16 when they walked down the aisle. Now, that might not seem like a huge age gap in the grand scheme of things, but when you're talking about teenagers, that's like, what, five years? That's like going from high school to college. Big difference, right?
Now, I'm sure you're all wondering, "Why the big rush?" Well, folks, it's all about politics. You see, Margaery's family, the Tyrells, were looking to strengthen their ties with the Lannisters. And what better way to do that than to marry off their daughter to the king? It's like the medieval equivalent of a business merger. Romantic, huh?
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Tommen: The Teenage King
Now, you might be thinking, "13? That's just a kid!" And you're right. But in the world of Game of Thrones, if you've got the right (or rather, wrong) last name, you can be ruling the roost before you've even hit puberty. Poor Tommen, he was just a kid trying to navigate the treacherous waters of the Seven Kingdoms. It's like being thrown into the deep end of the pool, except instead of water, it's political intrigue, and instead of a lifeguard, you've got Cersei Lannister.
So, there you have it, folks. Tommen Baratheon was just a young, impressionable 13-year-old when he married Margaery Tyrell. It's a stark reminder (pun intended) that in the world of Game of Thrones, childhood is often cut short, and responsibilities come knocking at your door before you're ready. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go check on my teenage sister. I've got a feeling she's planning something...