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Richard Seymour was the son of the 2nd Duke of Stanford.

He became a Knight of the Tower at the age of 16. He fought bravely to defend his king during the war between Aslan and Draco, killing many enemies, among them the nephew of the Padishah Aslan.

Although he was taken prisoner, he was pardoned by the Aslan king at the end of the war, preserving his right of succession.

Sir Richard was named Captain of the Watch at the age of 41, leading the Knights of the Tower until his death.