Paul Atreides

Paul Atreides (10176 AG - 10219 AG) later known as Muad'Dib and the Preacher, was a Caladanian noble and the last Duke of House Atreides. After the assassination his father, Atreides retreated to the deserts of Arrakis and took refuge with the Fremen. His latent psychic abilities allowed him to pose as the prophesied religious figure Lisan al-Gaib, and he lead the Fremen in a successful revolution against House Harkonnen in the Desert War. Subsequently, he seized power from Emperor Shaddam IV, forming the Atreides Empire. After the death of his consort Chani, Atreides abandoned his throne and returned to the deserts of Arrakis. He was eventually assassinated after making contact with his son, Leto Atreides II. 
==Notes==
===Behind the Scenes===
*Atreides was created by American author Frank Herbert.
===Trivia===
*Author John C. Wright felt that Atreides was memorable only by virtue of the book he appeared in.Who are the Most Memorable Characters in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror? - John C. Wright - 28 November 2008 - John C. Wright's Journal - Retrieved 28 March 2024
==Appearances==
*Dune (first appearance)
==Links==
*Paul Atreides on Wikipedia
*Paul Atreides on the Dune Wiki
==References==
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