Who Killed Aerys II Targaryen? The Story of the Mad King’s Death.

Discover the shocking truth about who killed Aerys II Targaryen, the Mad King, and the events leading to this pivotal moment in Westeros.

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The last Targaryen King, Aerys II Targaryen, also known as the Mad King, was killed by Jaime Lannister. Jaime, a member of the Kingsguard, betrayed and stabbed Aerys during Robert's Rebellion to prevent the king from unleashing wildfire on King's Landing, earning him the nickname 'Kingslayer.'

FAQs & Answers

  1. What events led to the death of Aerys II Targaryen? Aerys II, known as the Mad King, was killed by Jaime Lannister during Robert's Rebellion to prevent the king from destroying King's Landing.
  2. Why is Jaime Lannister called the Kingslayer? Jaime is nicknamed 'the Kingslayer' because he killed Aerys II Targaryen while serving as a member of the Kingsguard during Robert's Rebellion.
  3. What was the outcome of Robert's Rebellion? Robert's Rebellion led to the overthrow of the Targaryen dynasty and the establishment of Robert Baratheon as king.
  4. How did Aerys II Targaryen’s rule end? Aerys II Targaryen's rule ended when he was killed by Jaime Lannister in a bid to prevent a catastrophic use of wildfire against the citizens of King's Landing.

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