Rhaenyra Targaryen
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms
Married to Laenor Velaryon · Parent of 5 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
The Half-Year Queen, the Black Queen
Rhaenyra Targaryen occupies generation 10 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Viserys I Targaryen and Aemma Arryn, partner to Laenor Velaryon and Daemon Targaryen, and parent of Jacaerys Velaryon, Lucerys Velaryon, Joffrey Velaryon, Aegon III Targaryen, and Viserys II Targaryen. The title "Queen 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 10 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
97 AC
Born
The beginning of Rhaenyra Targaryen's recorded life.
Family
Married Laenor Velaryon
A partnership that connects two branches of the Targaryen family.
Next generation
Family line continues
5 children recorded in this branch: Jacaerys Velaryon, Lucerys Velaryon, Joffrey Velaryon, Aegon III Targaryen, and Viserys II Targaryen.
Legacy
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms
A defining role in the story of the Targaryen family.
130 AC
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Rhaenyra Targaryen's parents?
Rhaenyra Targaryen's parents were father Viserys I Targaryen and mother Aemma Arryn.
Who were Rhaenyra Targaryen's children?
Rhaenyra Targaryen had 5 children: Jacaerys Velaryon, Lucerys Velaryon, Joffrey Velaryon, Aegon III Targaryen, and Viserys II Targaryen.
Who did Rhaenyra Targaryen marry?
Rhaenyra Targaryen was married to Laenor Velaryon and Daemon Targaryen.
What family tree does Rhaenyra Targaryen belong to?
Rhaenyra 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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