259 AC
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Year 259 After the Conquest (259 AC) is a year in the Westerosi calendar, the 259th after Aegon's crowning in Oldtown that maesters and educated people use as a reference to date the years.
It was the year of the Tragedy of Summerhall, when king Aegon's attempts to hatch dragons lead to his death and many others.
Summerhall castle is consumed by fire as Prince Rhaegar Targaryen is born, as depicted by Marc Simonetti. Fantasy Flight Games ©
Events
- Maester Pycelle is made Grand Maester and send to King's Landing, to serve the court.[1]
- The Tragedy of Summerhall.[2]
- Joanna Lannister arrives at King’s Landing, to serve as Princess Rhaella’s lady-in-waiting.[3]
Births
- Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, son of Prince Aerys Targaryen and Princess Rhaella Targaryen[2][4]
Deaths
- King Aegon V Targaryen.[2]
- Prince Duncan Targaryen, under unknown circumstances, during the Tragedy of Summerhall.[2]
- Ser Duncan the Tall Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.[2]
- Many others, at the Tragedy of Summerhall
- Grand Maester Merion.[5]
Titles and Appointments
- Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen is crowned as King Jaehaerys II Targaryen.[6]
References
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 25, Eddard V.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 35, Samwell IV.
- ↑ See the calculation for: Merion
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Appendix.