Paul Atreides
Paul Atreides is a male character who features in Dune.
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Biography
Origin
Paul Atreides was the son of Duke Leto Atreides and his concubine the Lady Jessica where he was a member of the noble aristocratic House Atreides that ruled the planet Caladan. His birth was part of a centuries long breeding program arranged by the Bene Gesserit sisterhood who wanted Jessica to produce a daughter that would be bred with Feyd-Rautha of House Harkonen. This was with the goal of producing the fabled Kwisatz Haderach but Jessica had fallen in love with the Duke who wanted a son and heir thus leading to her bearing a boy despite the wishes of her superiors.
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Personality and attributes
Whilst on Arrakis, his mother gave birth to his younger sister who was named Alia Atreides. Officially, he was married to the Princess Irulan of House Corrino though noted that this was a marriage in name only. Instead, his heart was said to had belonged to Chani who was the mother of his children.
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Notes
- Paul Atreides was created by Frank Herbert who developed the character for his Dune novels.
In other media
Television
- In Frank Herbert's Dune, Paul Atreides appeared in the setting of the 2000 live-action television mini-series where he was portrayed by actor Alec Newman.
- In Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, Paul Atreides appeared in the setting of the 2003 live-action television sequel mini-series where he was once again portrayed by actor Alec Newman.
Films
- In Dune, Paul Atreides appeared in the setting of the 1984 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Kyle MacLachlan.
Video games
Appearances
- Dune:
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