![]() He then married his daughter Jaehaera to Rhaenyra’s eldest son, Aegon the Younger, who became king at just 11 years old after Aegon II was poisoned by his council.Īegon the Younger was succeeded by his eldest son, Daeron I Targaryen, who was followed by his younger brother Baelor I Targaryen, as he had no heir.Īfter Baelor died he was succeeded by his uncle Viserys II – a brother of Aegon the Younger. Rhaenyra objected to this and declared war, but Aegon killed her. ![]() When Viserys died, his widow and second wife, Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower, defied his will, and crowned Aegon II. Rhaenyra and Daemon actually end up marrying each other after their spouses die, and have three children together. If you want to avoid spoilers for House of the Dragon, stop reading here. This is a significant plot point in the new show. ![]() He controversially chose his daughter from his first marriage to Lady Aemma Arryn – Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen – to be his heir, over his younger brother Daemon Targaryen, who was the rightful heir. Jaehaerys ruled for 55 years before dying and being succeeded by Viserys I Targaryen, who is on the Iron Throne at the beginning of House of the Dragon.
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