The Family
Before the events of the Prelude to Dune series, Count Ilban Richese married Edwina Corrino, daughter of Padishah Emperor Elrood IX, in 10,090 A.G. Born in 10,070, Edwina was Elrood's child by his second wife, Yvette Hagal. The Count and Edwina had eleven children — six sons and five daughters — one of whom, Helena (b. 10,095), married Duke Paulus Atreides in 10,114. Paulus and Helena's son, Leto Atreides I, was born in 10,140 and was, of course, the father of Paul Atreides. Edwina herself died in 10,123.
In Dune: House Atreides Paulus says that Ilban "had a large family and spent more time with his offspring than watching his business interests. Not surprisingly, his children grew up pampered, and his fortunes fizzled away." It is also mentioned that Helena was unwilling to take Leto to visit her remaining relatives, due to the shame and embarrassment it would bring upon her, of past memories she was trying to forget about her family's history.
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