Viserys I Targaryen
King of the Seven Kingdoms
Married to Aemma Arryn · Parent of 5 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Fifth King of the Seven Kingdoms
Viserys I Targaryen occupies generation 11 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Baelon Targaryen and Alyssa Targaryen, partner to Aemma Arryn and Alicent Hightower, and parent of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Aegon II Targaryen, Helaena Targaryen, Aemond Targaryen, and Daeron 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 11 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
77 AC
Born
The beginning of Viserys I Targaryen's recorded life.
Family
Married Aemma Arryn
A partnership that connects two branches of the Targaryen family.
Next generation
Family line continues
5 children recorded in this branch: Rhaenyra Targaryen, Aegon II Targaryen, Helaena Targaryen, Aemond Targaryen, and Daeron Targaryen.
Legacy
King of the Seven Kingdoms
A defining role in the story of the Targaryen family.
129 AC
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Viserys I Targaryen's parents?
Viserys I Targaryen's parents were father Baelon Targaryen and mother Alyssa Targaryen.
Who were Viserys I Targaryen's children?
Viserys I Targaryen had 5 children: Rhaenyra Targaryen, Aegon II Targaryen, Helaena Targaryen, Aemond Targaryen, and Daeron Targaryen.
Who did Viserys I Targaryen marry?
Viserys I Targaryen was married to Aemma Arryn and Alicent Hightower.
What family tree does Viserys I Targaryen belong to?
Viserys I 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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