He really existed: who was the real Jo(h)n Snow?

He really existed: who was the real Jo(h)n Snow?

Jon Snow is one of the most beloved characters of Game of Thrones: a man willing to sacrifice everything for friends near and far, and for his people. He strives to steer clear of the bloody political intrigues that permeate both the novels and the television series, yet proves his courage whenever battle calls. The real John Snow was much the same—though instead of leading armies into war, he confronted a different kind of deadly enemy. Jon Sn…