ASOIAF real-life counterpart for Eddard Stark in the last 100 years

[Angel Eyes]

So I was poking around TV Tropes and I found that there’s a comparison made between Eddard “Ned” Stark and George VI. It goes like this:

• Also reminiscent of George VI, a second son who was never expected to rule, but was pushed into the role by unforeseen circumstances, and almost immediately had to lead his people through a major war. Both were quiet and shy as young men, and dealt with a lot of insecurity about their new positions, but nonetheless became much beloved rulers.