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Ah, Mad King Rhaenyra Targaryen - what a character! This controversial figure was the first-born child of King Viserys I and heir to the Iron Throne. She had a tumultuous reign, full of drama and intrigue. Her story is one of ambition, power struggles, and ultimately tragedy. From her rise to power to her eventual downfall, Rhaenyra’s life was anything but dull. So let’s take a closer look at this mad queen and explore her fascinating story!
Who Was The Mad King To Rhaenyra Targaryen? [Solved]
Aerys II was the Mad King, married to his sister-wife Rhaella. Together they had three kids: Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), Rhaegar (Wilf Scolding) and Viserys (Harry Lloyd). They were a real royal family!
Reign: Rhaenyra Targaryen was the first female ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, reigning from 129 AC to 131 AC.
Lineage: Rhaenyra was the daughter of King Viserys I and his first wife, Queen Aemma Arryn. She was also a descendant of Aegon I, the founder of House Targaryen and the first king of Westeros.
Claim to Throne: After her father’s death in 129 AC, Rhaenyra declared herself queen despite her half-brother Aegon II’s claim to the throne as Viserys’ eldest son by his second wife, Queen Alicent Hightower.
Civil War: This led to a civil war between supporters of Rhaenyra and those loyal to Aegon II known as The Dance of Dragons which lasted for two years until 131 AC when both claimants were killed in battle or by treachery leaving no clear victor or heir to succeed them on the Iron Throne.
Legacy: Despite her short reign and tragic end, Rhaenyra is remembered as a strong leader who fought for what she believed in and paved the way for future female rulers such as Daenerys Targaryen who followed in her footsteps centuries later
Mad King Rhaenyra Targaryen was a real character from the popular fantasy series, Game of Thrones. He was known for his erratic and unpredictable behavior, often leading to disastrous consequences. People would say he had a short fuse and could fly off the handle at any moment. He was also known for his extreme cruelty, which made him feared by many of his subjects. All in all, Mad King Rhaenyra Targaryen was one wild card who you definitely didn’t want to cross!
