Who Was the Mad King’s Father in Game of Thrones?

Discover who the Mad King’s father was and learn about King Aegon V Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Unlikely.

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The Mad King's father was King Aegon V Targaryen. Known as Aegon the Unlikely, he was the fifth Targaryen to sit the Iron Throne and the father of Aerys II Targaryen, who later became known as the Mad King.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Who was the Mad King in Game of Thrones? The Mad King was Aerys II Targaryen, the last Targaryen king to sit on the Iron Throne before Robert's Rebellion.
  2. Why was King Aegon V called Aegon the Unlikely? King Aegon V was nicknamed ‘Aegon the Unlikely’ because he was the fifth son of a younger son and was not originally expected to become king.
  3. What is the relationship between Aegon V and Aerys II? Aegon V Targaryen was the father of Aerys II Targaryen, making Aerys II the son of the Mad King’s father.

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