The Targaryen dynasty ruled the Seven Kingdoms for almost 300 years. Not all Targaryen Kings were competent, but some, like Aegon III, ruled fairly with a focus on the smallfolk.

Known as one of the weaker Targaryen kings with one of the shortest reigns, Aegon's first son, Aenys, was born sickly and weak.It was speculated that he was actually the son of Rhaenys' favorite ...

Here's a list of all the kings and queens of Westeros. Game of Thrones and its prequel, ... Jaehaerys began the longest reign in Targaryen history, sitting on the throne for 55 years.

King Viserys is the fifth king of the Targaryen dynasty to rule the Seven Kingdoms. He is the grandson of one of Westeros’ great kings — Jaehaerys I (aka The Conciliator).

The fifth king in the Targaryen dynasty, Viserys I sits on the Iron Throne at the start of "House of the Dragon." ... Viserys's reign is plagued by significant questions over who will succeed him.

‘Burn them all!’ – Who was the Mad King and what happened to him? (Picture: HBO) He came to power at the very end of the Targaryen dynasty in the year 262 AC, but his reign only lasted 19 ...

A king for the people, he united rival families, built the Kingsroad, and led a reign of peace and prosperity. Also known as Jaehaerys the Conciliator or the Wise, The Old King is a unique anomaly ...

Pictured: The Family Tree of the Targaryen family in George R. R. Martin's novels, as provided in his book "The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones." ...

So when King Viserys dies, two factions among House Targaryen emerge in a fight for the Iron Throne. The family splits into two sides, each with their allies and vassals.