Is Aegon Targaryen Daenerys's Grandfather? Clarifying the Targaryen Family Tree

Discover whether Aegon Targaryen is Daenerys's grandfather and learn about her true lineage in the Targaryen dynasty.

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Aegon Targaryen is not Daenerys Targaryen's grandfather. Aegon V Targaryen, known as Aegon the Unlikely, is her great-grandfather.** Her father is Aerys II Targaryen, often referred to as the Mad King.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Who is Daenerys Targaryen's father? Daenerys Targaryen's father is Aerys II Targaryen, also known as the Mad King.
  2. Is Aegon V Targaryen Daenerys's grandfather? Aegon V Targaryen is Daenerys's great-grandfather, not her grandfather.
  3. What is the relationship between Aegon V Targaryen and Daenerys? Aegon V Targaryen, called Aegon the Unlikely, is Daenerys's great-grandfather.
  4. Why is Aerys II called the Mad King? Aerys II earned the title 'Mad King' due to his erratic and tyrannical behavior before and during Robert's Rebellion.

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