Aegon V
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| Reign | 233 AL - 259 AL |
|---|---|
| Othertitles | King of the Seven Kingdoms |
| Full Name | Aegon of the House Targaryen the Fifth of His Name |
| Predecessor | Maekar I |
| Successor | Jaehaerys II |
| Heir | Duncan the Small |
| Issue | Duncan the Small Rhaelle |
| Royal House | House Targaryen |
| Father | Maekar I |
| Date Of Birth | +/- 199 AL |
| Date Of Death | 259 AL |
| Place Of Death | Summerhal |
Aegon V was king of the Seven Kingdoms and head of House Targaryen from 233 AL - 259 AL. He became King king only after a Great Council that bypassed a number of candidates earlier in the line of succession, and after his elder brother Aemon refused the throne. As the fourth son of Maekar I, himself a fourth son, Aegon was called "Aegon the Unlikely".
[edit] Biography
In his youth, he served as a squire to the hedge knight Dunk under his nickname "Egg". He is a main character from the "Dunk and Egg" short stories.
After his crowning his brother Aemon joined the Night's Watch to prevent being used against his brother. As honour guard to Aegon emptied the dungeons and send the prisoners amoung who was Bloodraven to join Aemon. As commander of the Kingsguard he appointed his old friend Duncan.
Aegon perished in a fire at Summerhall, the Targaryen summer home, while trying to hatch dragon eggs. His son, Prince Duncan the Small, and Dunk also perished in the incident that was dubbed the Tragedy of Summerhall.
