Sanguinius
The Great Angel of the IX Legion.
Sanguinius is a Primarch of the Horus Heresy, the son of the Emperor of Mankind. He is the primarch of the IX Legion. A short novel titled *Sanguinius: The Great Angel* was written by Chris Wraight and published in 2022. He is one of the primarchs featured in the anthologies *Sons of the Emperor* (2018), *The Lords of Terra* (2018), *Scions of the Emperor* (2019), and *Blood of the Emperor* (2021).
- Role
- Primarch of the IX Legion (Blood Angels)
- Affiliation
- Imperium of Man, Emperor of Mankind
- Status
- Deceased (Killed during the Siege of Terra)
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Lore & Background
Sanguinius is the primarch of the IX Legion. His story is told in the Horus Heresy novel series and the Siege of Terra novel series. He is one of the Emperor's sons, created to lead the Imperium's legions during the Great Crusade. His character is explored in the short novel *Sanguinius: The Great Angel* by Chris Wraight, published in 2022. He is also a central figure in the Siege of Terra, the final conflict of the Horus Heresy. His death occurs during the Siege of Terra, as depicted in the novel series. The exact details of his death are not provided in the source, but it is known he was killed by Horus. He is one of the primarchs featured in the anthologies *Sons of the Emperor* (2018), *The Lords of Terra* (2018), *Scions of the Emperor* (2019), and *Blood of the Emperor* (2021).
In Their Own Story
Sanguinius is a primarch of the Horus Heresy. He is the primarch of the IX Legion. A short novel titled *Sanguinius: The Great Angel* was written by Chris Wraight and published in 2022. He is one of the primarchs featured in the anthologies *Sons of the Emperor* (2018), *The Lords of Terra* (2018), *Scions of the Emperor* (2019), and *Blood of the Emperor* (2021).
Reader's Guide
Sanguinius is a primarch of the Horus Heresy. He is the primarch of the IX Legion. A short novel titled *Sanguinius: The Great Angel* was written by Chris Wraight and published in 2022. He is one of the primarchs featured in the anthologies *Sons of the Emperor* (2018), *The Lords of Terra* (2018), *Scions of the Emperor* (2019), and *Blood of the Emperor* (2021).
Did You Know?
- A short novel titled *Sanguinius: The Great Angel* was written by Chris Wraight and published in 2022.
- Sanguinius is one of the primarchs featured in the anthology *Sons of the Emperor* (2018).
- He is one of the primarchs featured in the anthology *Scions of the Emperor* (2019).
- He is one of the primarchs featured in the anthology *Blood of the Emperor* (2021).
- He is one of the primarchs featured in the audio anthology *The Lords of Terra* (2018).
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