Jareth was a human child born in 18th century Venice whose father, Alfred Tyton, was an elite and mother, Maria (the brave-heart protagonist of the story) was a maid. Jareth's father had struck a deal with the Goblin King to take the throne when it was time. But when the time came, he gave up his son to them instead of himself. More @Wikipedia
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