Bertrand Tyrell
Bertrand Tyrell was Lord of Highgarden during the reign of Jaehaerys I Targaryen, head of House Tyrell and holder of the offices that came with ruling the Reach: Defender of the Marches, Warden of the South and High Marshal of the Reach.
His name was once floated for a high post at the court in King's Landing, though his own reputation worked against him.
Chapter 1
The name passed over
54 ACBooks only
In 54 AC Lord Bertrand's name was raised for the office of Hand of the King under Jaehaerys I Targaryen.
He was known, though, for his drinking, and his bastard children had a reputation for running wild; the Crown balked at turning them loose in King's Landing. The post went elsewhere.
Chapter 2
A drunkard's fall
59 ACBooks only
In 59 AC Lord Bertrand fell ill with the shivers, and pulled through. Four days after his recovery, he died falling from his horse while drunk.