Did Aegon II Targaryen Marry His Sister? Exploring the Targaryen Family History
Discover whether Aegon II Targaryen married his sister and learn about Targaryen family dynamics during the Dance of the Dragons.
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No, Aegon II Targaryen did not marry his sister. In the lore of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, which Game of Thrones is based on, Aegon II was in opposition to the idea of female succession and battled against his half-sister Rhaenyra during the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Marriage within the Targaryen family often occurred, but Aegon II's marriage to his sister is not part of the historical narrative.
FAQs & Answers
- Who was Aegon II Targaryen’s wife? Aegon II Targaryen was married to Helaena Targaryen, his sister was Rhaenyra Targaryen, whom he did not marry.
- What was the Dance of the Dragons? The Dance of the Dragons was a Targaryen civil war over succession, primarily between Aegon II and his half-sister Rhaenyra, which severely weakened the Targaryen dynasty.
- Did Targaryens often marry siblings? Yes, Targaryens frequently practiced sibling marriage to keep the bloodline pure, but in the case of Aegon II, he did not marry his sister.