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King Claudius was once a ruler of Varrock, the capital city of the kingdom of Misthalin. Although the time of his rule is unknown, it is believed he lived some time in the Fourth Age. He does not appear in-game, but is mentioned in issue 4 of Postbag from the Hedge.

According to Duke Horacio of Lumbridge, King Claudius granted his (Duke Horacio's) ancestor Polonius the title of duke in exchange for his service as a vassal in the service of Misthalin. Polonius would later go on to establish Lumbridge Castle in the place of a wooden fort that had previously served as a lone defensive structure. His position of duke was later passed on through the generations.^[1]

Trivia

Claudius and Polonius are names from the Shakespeare play, Hamlet.

References

^ Duke Horacio. Postbag 4: "Goblins, globes and golems!". Letter 3. RuneScape Postbags from the Hedge. Jagex.

Predecessor	Title	Successor
None	Ruler of Misthalin	Unknown (eventually King Roald I)

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	Lady Aenwyn Iorwerth^† King Alvis^† King Argenthorg^† Arianwyn Cadarn King Ascertes^† King Baxtorian King Bolrie King Claudius^† King Danthalas^† Efaritay Hallow The Fisher King Queen Glarial^† Hazeel King Healthorg^† Lady Iorwerth^† Lord Iorwerth^† Lady Ithell (Fourth Age)^† Jatizso^† King Lathas^† King Narras^† Neitiznot^† Osmumten^† King Raddallin^† Queen Rashiliyia^† Red Axe Director King Roald I^† King Roald II^† King Tyras^† King Ulthas^† Zaros
Kourend	Council of Elders Grand Lord King Rada I^† King Rada II^† King Rada III^† Lord Arceuus I^† Lord Arceuus II^† Lord Ethrain Hosidius I^† Lord Hosidius II^† Lord Hosidius III^† King Hosidius V^† Lord Lovakengj I^† Lord Lovakengj II^† Lord Lovakengj III^† Lord Piscarilius I^† Lord Piscarilius II^† Lord Seabry Shayzien^† Lord Shayzien I^† Lord Shayzien II^† King Shayzien III^† King Shayzien IV^† King Shayzien VII^† Xeric King Byrne I^† King Byrne II^† King Byrne III^† Queen Biyrene I^† Queen Biyrene II^† King Agata IV^† King Kharedst I^† King Kharedst II^† King Kharedst III^† King Kharedst IV^† Kourend Council Councillor Andrews Councillor Hughes^† Councillor Orson^† Councillor Unkar King Kandur Hosidius^†
Varlamore	King Marhuitz^† King Maximus^† Imafore Tullus^† Mezpah Arkan^†

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