Why did Eddard Stark have to die?

Ned Stark was killed because he was an honourable man and by acting in his position, he would have been a threat to Joffrey’s claim on the Throne. Had there been more people who stood by him, Joffrey’s claim would have been rebutted by Ned.

How old was Ned Stark when he died in the show?

Eddard Stark

Eddard Stark by Amok©
Died	In 299 AC (aged 36), at Great Sept of Baelor in King’s Landing
Spouse(s)	Lady Catelyn Tully
Lover(s)	Wylla (supposedly) Ashara Dayne (rumored) Fisherman’s daughter (rumored)
Issue	Robb Stark Jon Snow Sansa Stark Arya Stark Bran Stark Rickon Stark

Does Eddard Stark come back to life?

After Getting Brutally Killed In Season 1, Ned Stark Will Return In Game Of Thrones Finale For A Special Episode! Known to be honourable, fair and loyal, Ned Stark’s death ended up being the catalyst of all the major things that have happened on the show so far. The fact that he is gone is still heartbreaking for fans.

What if Eddard Stark had lived?

If Ned had survived, then there is no doubt that the story would have gone completely differently. Not only would the initial protagonist live to see another season, but many storyline elements would be null and void, including the grisly end of his eldest son.

Who ordered Ned Stark’s death?

Executed at the behest of King Joffrey, Ned did not deserve to die and was a brilliant main character to that point. His death shocked fans who believed an actor like Sean Bean would, by the rules of TV, survive until the end.

Is jaqen H Ghar Ned Stark?

Ned Stark is not, and never has been, Jaqen H’ghar. Since half of King’s Landing saw Ned Stark beheaded, there would be little point in appearing to be Ned Stark anywhere where there was a risk of encountering someone that might actually recognize Ned Stark (like anywhere in Westeros).

Is Ned Stark a faceless man?

Eddard Stark is not a faceless man to be true. But he is indeed a headless one.

What if there was no red wedding?

if he didn’t die at the Wedding, he would die inevitably but in another way. probably in a last stand at Riverrun. the big change is that Arya would have made it there and been in Robb’s camp. if she fails to escape Robb’s final defeat and dies, humanity would be exterminated and Winterfell would fall.

Who was King before Robert?

Robert I Baratheon

Biographical Information
Royal House	House Baratheon of King’s Landing
Predecessor	Aerys II Targaryen
Heir	1st: Stannis Baratheon (heir presumptive) (283–286 AC) 2nd: Joffrey Baratheon (286–298 AC)
Successor	Joffrey I Baratheon