Hi, I'm a undergraduate student working on his Seven Kingdoms history major. So as you've probably heard by now, the Oldtown University (Go Ravens!) has released new findings that completely change the image of Tyrion Lannister. This was actually released by a professor of mine, Maester Martyn.

For many years, it was common knowledge that Tyrion Lannister had been an overall incompetent hand, a jealous and petty man, and eventually assassinated his own king and then father before fleeing into the night.

However, recent findings show that he may have actually been a highly competent Hand and was instrumental in the Battle of the Blackwater. It is well-known that Tyrion Lannister had claimed that he saved King's Landing from Stannis Baratheon, but until now his claims have not been taken seriously. Historical records and some eyewitness accounts by Ser Bronn of the Blackwater point towards him actually leading most of the battle.

So I was wondering, what r/askhistorians had to think about these new findings? Was Tyrion Lannister actually a hero?