Do all targaryens go mad?
Do all targaryens go mad?
Some Targaryens appear to be born mad. Others may not display madness when they are younger but can develop it as the years go by, especially when circumstances encourage it, such the Defiance of Duskendale which affected Aerys II Targaryen very deeply.
Who was the mad king’s queen?
Rhaella Targaryen
Rhaella Targaryen
| Rhaella Targaryen, by Bella Bergolts © | |
|---|---|
| Culture(s) | Crownlands |
| Born | In 245 AC or 246 AC, at King’s Landing |
| Died | In 284 AC, at Dragonstone |
| Spouse(s) | King Aerys II Targaryen |
Who is Aerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones?
Aerys Targaryen is the “Mad King” who was overthrown by Robert Baratheon in a civil war that took place around 17 years before the first book or episode of Game of Thrones. He was the last Targaryen to sit on the Iron Throne after three centuries of rule by the family. His rule was benevolent at first but the Mad King is legendarily cruel.
How many male Targaryens ruled from the Iron Throne?
Seventeen male Targaryens ruled from the Iron Throne. The dynasty ended with the death of Aerys the Mad King during Robert’s Rebellion, in which the Targaryens were overthrown and replaced by House Baratheon. The two surviving children of Aerys II, Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen, fled into exile,…
Where did the Targaryen kings first land in Westeros?
Although the Targaryen kings took their seat at King’s Landing, the place where Aegon and his army first landed in Westeros and made their first fort, replaced by the Red Keep later on, their earlier seat of Dragonstone remained in their possession as well.
What happened to Prince Rhaegar Targaryen?
Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, heir to the Mad King who “abducted” Lyanna Stark and started the war, was killed by Robert in battle. His wife Elia Martell and children Rhaenys and Aegon were killed by The Mountain, Gregor Clegane. Game of Thrones viewers have met Daenerys and Viserys Targaryen on-screen.
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