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How are Aerys and Rhaegar related?
Prince Rhaegar Targaryen was the eldest son and heir of King Aerys II Targaryen, by his sister-wife Queen Rhaella Targaryen. For three centuries, the Targaryens had continued to incestuously marry brother to sister to keep the bloodline pure in the tradition of their Valyrian ancestors.
Why is Aerys called the mad king?
He developed a fear of sharp objects, refusing to have his hair or fingernails cut, and his suspicion of poison led to him becoming gaunt (although his appearance was cleaned up in Game of Thrones' sixth season). Thus Aerys became known as the Mad King. Is Jon Snow the son of Rhaegar Targaryen in the books? Meanwhile, Sam and Bran have discovered that Jon was born Aegon Targaryen, the legitimate son of Rhaegar and Lyanna and rightful heir to House Targaryen.
Is Rhaegar the mad king?
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. Did Lyanna Stark love Rhaegar Targaryen? Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark began their relationship as secret lovers, yet eventually married in a private ceremony. Most in Westeros believed that Rhaegar had kidnapped Lyanna, who was betrothed to Robert Baratheon, and raped her, but they had in fact loved each other.
How is Rhaegar Jon Snow's dad?
Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, Daenerys's older brother and the former heir to the Iron Throne, is Jon Snow's birth father. Keep reading for a complete look at his life and how a prophecy might have motivated him to become a great fighter and run off with Lyanna Stark (Jon Snow's mother). Visit INSIDER.com for more stories. Who is Rhaegar Targaryen son?
Did Tyrion know Jon was a Targaryen?
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One scene, in particular, revealed Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) knew about Jon Snow's (Kit Harington) true identity as Aegon Targaryen. Is Aerys Tyrion's father? While it's officially believed that Tywin Lannister and his cousin Joanna were Tyrion's biological parents, the "Tyrion Targaryen" theory suggests that Tyrion's real father was the Mad King, Aerys Targaryen II.
Who killed the Targaryen babies?
She was married to Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, heir to Aerys II, and bore him two children: Rhaenys and Aegon. She and her children were killed by Gregor Clegane on the orders of Tywin Lannister during the Sack of King's Landing, at the end of Robert's Rebellion.
