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Sir Daniel Wigginbottom Fortesque IV{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|12}} was born in the kingdom of Gallowmere in 1254{{Note|name=birth}} as the eldest son of [[Lord Cedric Fortesque]] – the wealthiest noble in the land.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|3}} Fortesque pursued a career as a knight to impress the maidens. He was trained by the best weapons masters in the land, but never realised his full potential due to a lack of effort on his part.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|3}}
Sir Daniel Wigginbottom Fortesque IV{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|12}} was born in the kingdom of Gallowmere in 1254{{Note|name=birth}} as the eldest son of [[Lord Cedric Fortesque]] – the wealthiest noble in the land.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|3}} Fortesque pursued a career as a knight to impress the maidens. He was trained by the best weapons masters in the land, but never realised his full potential due to a lack of effort on his part.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|3}}


Using his father's money and influence, Fortesque was able to rise through the ranks of the king's army. After the king's previous champion had an unfortunate accident while riding his horse, the king chose to appoint Fortesque as the replacement, listening solely to the words of his [[Zarok|new advisor]].{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|3}}
Using his father's money and influence, Fortesque was able to rise through the ranks of the king's army. After the king's previous champion had an unfortunate accident while riding his horse, the king chose to appoint Fortesque as the replacement, listening solely to the words of his [[Zarok|new advisor]].{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|3}} However, the post of king's champion was purely honorary in nature – according to renowned hero [[Bloodmonath Skull Cleaver]], Fortesque usually spent his time on the job "organising the changing of the guard and playing croquet with the king."


===Death===
===Death===