King Miraz | |
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Narnia character | |
In-universe information | |
Race | Human |
Title | Miraz the Usurper, King of Narnia, Emperor of the Lone Islands, Lord of Telmar |
Family | Caspian IX See relations of Caspian. |
Spouse | Prunaprismia |
Children | Unnamed son |
Nationality | Narnia |
Miraz is a fictional character from C. S. Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. He is the main antagonist in the book Prince Caspian, and is the uncle of the book's protagonist.
Miraz killed his brother, Caspian IX, allowing his nephew to live as heir until, as the book opens, his wife bears him a legitimate heir. He is a descendant of the Telmarines who had invaded Narnia hundreds of years before, and a cruel and unpopular ruler. Most notorious for banning the teaching of Narnia's pre-Telmarine history, he also levies high taxes and enacts harsh laws. He is ultimately defeated in a duel by Peter Pevensie and then slain by his own advisors.