Daeron II
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| Reign | 184 AL - 209 AL |
|---|---|
| Othertitles | King of the Seven Kingdoms |
| Full Name | Daeron of House Targaryen the Second of his Name |
| Predecessor | Aegon IV |
| Successor | Aerys I |
| Heir | Baelor Breakspear Aerys I |
| Queen | House Martell |
| Issue | Baelor Breakspear Aerys I |
| Royal House | House Targaryen |
| Father | Aegon IV |
| Mother | Naerys |
| Date Of Death | 209 AL |
Daeron II was a king of the Seven Kingdoms. His half-brother challenged his rule and the result was a terrible civill war. The war was mostly won by his sons and his other half-brother Bloodraven. Daeron died during the Great Spring Sickness in 209 AL.
[edit] Biography
Daeron II was acknowledged as the eldest son and heir of Aegon IV and his sister and wife, Naerys. During his life there was some speculation that he was not the son of Aegon but of Aegon's brother Aemon the Dragonknight. Named, "the Good," Daeron is credited with bringing Dorne into the Seven Kingdoms through a dual marriage pact. While still a prince, he married Princess Myriah of House Martell, and later his sister married Prince Maron Martell, the ruling Prince of Dorne. Princess Myriah brought many of her native manners and customs with her, and also many Dornish nobles as well, all serving to give life in the Red Keep a foreign flavor, and alienating many of Daeron's nobles and courtiers.
Daeron was a physically unimpressive man who kept company with maesters and other learned men, which put him at odds with the Westerosi warrior culture. After ascending to the Iron Throne, Daeron survived a rebellion against his reign led by his half-brother Daemon Blackfyre, later called the Blackfyre Rebellion. Daeron and Myriah had four sons: Baelor Breakspear, Aerys I, Rhaegal, Maekar I, and at least one daughter, Aelinor, who was her brother Aerys's queen. Their eldest son, his heir-apparent, Baelor, the Prince of Dragonstone, served as his father's Hand during the later portion of his reign, and was responsible for the successful resolution of the Blackfyre Rebellion. King Daeron II died during the Great Spring Sickness, along with many of his grandchildren.
