Daena Targaryen
Member of the Dance of the Dragons
Married to Aegon IV Targaryen · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
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The Defiant, mother of Daemon Blackfyre
Daena Targaryen occupies generation 12 of this recorded lineage and is remembered as one of the children of Aegon III Targaryen and Daenaera Velaryon, partner to Aegon IV Targaryen, parent of Daemon Blackfyre. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Dance of the Dragons, this life forms part of a network spanning 12 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
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Married Aegon IV Targaryen
A partnership that connects two branches of the Targaryen family.
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1 child is recorded in this branch: Daemon Blackfyre.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Daena Targaryen's parents?
Daena Targaryen's parents were father Aegon III Targaryen and mother Daenaera Velaryon.
Who were Daena Targaryen's children?
Daena Targaryen had 1 child: Daemon Blackfyre.
Who did Daena Targaryen marry?
Daena Targaryen was married to Aegon IV Targaryen.
What family tree does Daena Targaryen belong to?
Daena 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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