Aerys II Targaryen
King of the Seven Kingdoms
Married to Rhaella Targaryen · Parent of 3 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
The Mad King
Aerys II Targaryen occupies generation 17 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Jaehaerys II Targaryen and Shaera Targaryen, partner to Rhaella Targaryen, and parent of Rhaegar Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen, and Daenerys Targaryen. The title "King of the Seven Kingdoms" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider Dance of the Dragons, this life forms part of a network spanning 17 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
244 AC
Born
The beginning of Aerys II Targaryen's recorded life.
Family
Married Rhaella Targaryen
A partnership that connects two branches of the Targaryen family.
Next generation
Family line continues
3 children recorded in this branch: Rhaegar Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen, and Daenerys Targaryen.
Legacy
King of the Seven Kingdoms
A defining role in the story of the Targaryen family.
283 AC
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Aerys II Targaryen's parents?
Aerys II Targaryen's parents were father Jaehaerys II Targaryen and mother Shaera Targaryen.
Who were Aerys II Targaryen's children?
Aerys II Targaryen had 3 children: Rhaegar Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen, and Daenerys Targaryen.
Who did Aerys II Targaryen marry?
Aerys II Targaryen was married to Rhaella Targaryen.
What family tree does Aerys II Targaryen belong to?
Aerys II Targaryen appears in the Dance of the Dragons family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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