Cupbearer

A cupbearer is a servant, the designation suggests that the primary duty is to serve wine but not at all. A cupbearer acts also as a personal servant with duties above that, like household chores, to assist the lord in every matter. It's a trustworthy work, higher ranking than other servants. To be a cupbearer is a position that can be held by a low born or a highborn. It is not unusual for noble boys during their time as a page or a squire to serve as a cupbearer, even noble girls can get this position as part of their education. The age doesn't matter, even a mature person can serve as a cupbearer, normally as a sign of trust and honour.

Identical to the Steward, to be cupbearer isn't a military position like the Castellan, the Master-at-Arms, or the Captain of the Guards. But of course a military person can also be called as a cupbearer.

Adult cupbearers manage the household, organize and buy food and drinks for the household, sometimes they supervise vineyards if the house own them.

Known Cupbearers

• Lancel Lannister, as squire, served as a cupbearer for King Robert Baratheon till his death.
• Arya Stark served as a cupbearer for Tywin Lannister during her imprisonment in Harrenhall.
• Podrick Payne had duties like a cupbearer during his time as the squire of Tyrion Lannister.
• Tyrion Lannister was forced to be the cupbearer at the wedding by King Joffrey Baratheon.

See also

• Cup-bearer on Wikipedia