Brynden Rivers
Hand of the King
1 recorded parent
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Brynden Rivers occupies generation 13 of this recorded lineage a child of Aegon IV Targaryen. The title "Hand of the King" 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 13 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
175 AC
Born
The beginning of Brynden Rivers's recorded life.
Legacy
Hand of the King
A defining role in the story of the Rivers family.
259 AC
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Who were Brynden Rivers's parents?
Brynden Rivers's parents were father Aegon IV Targaryen.
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