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Why was Olly hanged?
After Jon’s resurrection and subsequent reclamation of command, Olly is led to the gallows to be publicly hanged for treason.
Why Olly kills Jon Snow?
Originally Answered: Why did Olly kill Jon Snow? Olly’s family was murdered by the Wildlings, and Olly felt that by giving the Wildlings refuge on the Southern side of the Wall, Jon was betraying his own people.
Is Olly in the Game of Thrones books?
His character was created specifically for the television adaptation Game of Thrones, in which he is played by Brenock O’Connor. He replaces the unknown killer of Ygritte from the novels, in the attack on Castle Black, and Satin as Jon Snow’s steward….Olly.
| Allegiance | Night’s Watch |
|---|---|
| TV series | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 |
Does Olly betray Jon Snow?
Olly sought refuge at Castle Black after his parents were killed by wildlings. Their murder left him angry at the band of nomads, so when Jon defended them in season five and granted them passage past the Wall, Olly felt personally betrayed. He helped slay Jon in a mass stabbing, but he later paid for it with his life.
Why does the Night’s Watch stab Jon?
Jon returns to the Wall, where he learns that Stannis has been defeated by the Boltons. Later, he is lured into a trap by his steward Olly and is killed by Thorne and his men. They assassinate Jon for his perceived betrayal of the Night’s Watch.
Who killed Jon Snow in the books?
He never felt the fourth knife. Only the cold . . . And that’s where we leave Jon in the books, but the story continued in season 6 of Game of Thrones. After Jon Snow dies at the hands of the mutineers, he is brought back to life by Melisandre and the Red God.
Was Jon Snow a Targaryen?
In season 8 Jon Snow (Kit Harington) finds out what the rest of us have known since the Game Of Thrones’ season 6 finale “The Winds of Winter:” Jon is a Targaryen. And, not only that, but he is the legitimate heir to the Iron Throne with a fancy new name to boot — Aegon Targaryen, Sixth Of His Name.