If you are a fan of Game of Thrones, you might be wondering how Daemon Targaryen, one of the main characters in the upcoming prequel series House of the Dragon, is related to Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons from the original show. In this article, we will explain the family tree of the Targaryens and how Daemon and Daenerys are connected.
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Who is Daemon Targaryen?
Daemon Targaryen was a prince of the Targaryen dynasty, and the younger brother of King Viserys I Targaryen. He was born in 81 AC (After Conquest), during the reign of his grandfather, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. He had one older brother, Viserys, as well as one younger brother, Aegon, who died in infancy.
Daemon was a peerless warrior, and also a dragonrider: his mount was Caraxes, an older dragon known as the Blood Wyrm. He wielded Dark Sister, the Valyrian steel sword of his grandfather’s great aunt Visenya Targaryen. Unlike his older brother, Daemon was – despite his great cunning – an unpredictable and impulsive rogue.
Daemon served on the Small Council of his brother, both as Master of Laws and later as Master of Coin. However, he was removed from those offices, both times at the insistence of Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, who considered Daemon the greatest threat to the realm.
Daemon married three times: first to Lady Rhea Royce, but their marriage was unconsummated and annulled; second to Lady Laena Velaryon, with whom he had two daughters, Baela and Rhaena; and third to Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, his niece and heir to the Iron Throne. With Rhaenyra, he had three sons: Aegon III, Viserys II, and a stillborn daughter named Visenya. He also had several lovers, including Mysaria and Nettles.
Daemon played a prominent role in the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war between Rhaenyra and her half-brother Aegon II for the throne. He supported his wife’s claim and fought against Aegon’s forces. He died in 130 AC, during a dragon battle over the Gods Eye lake with Aegon’s eldest son and heir Aemond One-Eye. Both Daemon and Aemond plunged into the lake with their dragons and were never seen again.
How is Daemon Targaryen Related to Daenerys Targaryen?
Daemon Targaryen is an ancestor of Daenerys Targaryen through his son Viserys II. Here is how they are related:
– Daemon Targaryen was the younger brother of King Viserys I Targaryen.
– Daemon’s son Viserys II Targaryen became king after his nephew Aegon III Targaryen died without sons.
– Viserys II’s son Aegon IV Targaryen became king after his father’s death.
– Aegon IV’s son Daeron II Targaryen became king after his father’s death.
– Daeron II’s son Aerys I Targaryen became king after his father’s death.
– Aerys I’s brother Maekar I Targaryen became king after his nephew Aegon V Targaryen died without sons.
– Maekar I’s son Aegon V Targaryen became king after his father’s death.
– Aegon V’s son Jaehaerys II Targaryen became king after his father’s death.
– Jaehaerys II’s son Aerys II Targaryen became king after his father’s death.
– Aerys II’s daughter Daenerys Targaryen was born after her father’s death.
Therefore, Daemon Targaryen is Daenerys Targaryen’s great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granduncle.
Conclusion
Daemon Targaryen and Daenerys Targaryen are both descendants of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Queen Alysanne Targaryen, the Old King and the Good Queen. They share a common ancestor in King Viserys I Targaryen, Daemon’s brother and Daenerys’ great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather. Daemon was a prince, a dragonrider, and a king consort, while Daenerys was a princess, a dragonrider, and a queen. They both fought for the Iron Throne and faced many enemies and challenges. They both died in tragic circumstances, leaving behind a legacy of fire and blood.
