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− | | Character_name | + | | Character_name = [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|left]] Aegon Targaryen [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|right]] |
− | | image | + | | image = [[File:Aegon and Quicksilver.jpg|250px]] |
− | | image_caption | + | | image_caption = Aegon and [[Quicksilver]] are killed in the [[Battle Beneath the Gods Eye]], as depicted by Michael Komarck in ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''. |
− | | Alias =Aegon the Uncrowned | + | | Alias = The pretender{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>Aegon the Uncrowned{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} |
− | | Title = [[Prince of Dragonstone]] | + | | Title = [[Prince of Dragonstone]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>[[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]]{{Ref|fab|The Sons of the Dragon}} (claimant) |
| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]] | | Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]] | ||
| Race = [[Valyria]]n | | Race = [[Valyria]]n | ||
| Culture = [[crownlands]] | | Culture = [[crownlands]] | ||
− | | Spouse = Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] | + | | Father = [[Aenys I Targaryen]] |
− | | Issue = [[Aerea Targaryen]]<br>[[Rhaella Targaryen (daughter of Aegon)|Rhaella Targaryen]] | + | | Mother = [[Alyssa Velaryon]] |
+ | | Spouse = Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} | ||
+ | | Issue = [[Aerea Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>[[Rhaella Targaryen (daughter of Aegon)|Rhaella Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} | ||
| Place_of_Birth = | | Place_of_Birth = | ||
− | | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|26}}{{Ref| | + | | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|26}}{{Ref|TSOTD}} |
− | | Place_of_Death = [[Gods Eye]] | + | | Place_of_Death = [[Gods Eye]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} |
− | | Date_of_Death = {{ | + | | Date_of_Death = {{Date|43}}{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} |
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned) | | Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned) | ||
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{{See homonyms | Aegon Targaryen}} | {{See homonyms | Aegon Targaryen}} | ||
− | Prince '''Aegon Targaryen''' was a member of [[House Targaryen]] and was the second child, and eldest son and heir, of King [[Aenys I Targaryen]] and Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]]. After his father's death, he became a [[dragonrider]] and rode his late father's [[dragon]], [[Quicksilver]]. He became known to history as '''Aegon the Uncrowned''' after his [[Maegor I Targaryen|uncle]] usurped the Throne. | + | Prince '''Aegon Targaryen''' was a member of [[House Targaryen]] and was the second child, and eldest son and heir, of King [[Aenys I Targaryen]] and Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]]. After his father's death, he became a [[dragonrider]] and rode his late father's [[dragon]], [[Quicksilver]]. He became known to history as '''Aegon the Uncrowned''' after his [[Maegor I Targaryen|uncle]] usurped the Throne.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} |
− | ==Character | + | ==Appearance and Character== |
− | Aegon at fifteen was lean and handsome, he caught the eye of many a maiden and Aegon was not indifferent to their charms. Some said he was the very image of his [[Aegon I Targaryen|grandsire]] at the same age. He was skilled with a lance, sword and axe.{{Ref| | + | Aegon at fifteen was lean and handsome, he caught the eye of many a [[maiden]] and Aegon was not indifferent to their charms. Some said he was the very image of his [[Aegon I Targaryen|grandsire]] at the same age. He was skilled with a [[Armament|lance]], sword and axe.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Aegon was born in {{Date|26}} to Prince [[Aenys I Targaryen|Aenys Targaryen]] and Lady [[Alyssa Velaryon]]. In {{Date|37}}, he was present on [[Dragonstone]] with his younger brother, Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys]], where their grandfather, King [[Aegon I Targaryen]], was telling them tales of his conquests. Aegon the Conqueror suffered a stroke, however, and later died in peace.{{Ref|tsotd}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}} | Aegon was born in {{Date|26}} to Prince [[Aenys I Targaryen|Aenys Targaryen]] and Lady [[Alyssa Velaryon]]. In {{Date|37}}, he was present on [[Dragonstone]] with his younger brother, Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys]], where their grandfather, King [[Aegon I Targaryen]], was telling them tales of his conquests. Aegon the Conqueror suffered a stroke, however, and later died in peace.{{Ref|tsotd}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}} | ||
− | In {{Date|41}}, during the reign of his father Aenys I, Aegon still had not claimed a [[dragon]] of his own, Although his sister [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena]] did take him flying with her on [[Dreamfyre]].{{Ref| | + | In {{Date|41}}, during the reign of his father Aenys I, Aegon still had not claimed a [[dragon]] of his own, Although his sister [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena]] did take him flying with her on [[Dreamfyre]].{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} His father decided it was time his heir was wed and that he would marry his older sister, [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena]]. At the feast of his wedding, King Aenys officially named him the [[Prince of Dragonstone]], upsetting Dowager Queen [[Visenya Targaryen]], who left the feast in protest.{{Ref|tsotd}}{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} |
− | The [[incest|incestuous]] marriage of Aegon and Rhaena enraged the [[Faith of the Seven]] . After the wedding, Aegon and his bride were sent on a royal progress by their sire. Rhaena wiser than her father asked his leave to bring her dragon [[Dreamfyre]] with them, but the request was denied. As Aegon had not yet claimed a dragon, the king feared that the lords and commons might think him unmanly if they saw his wife on dragonback and him on a palfrey. The moment they set off, their escort were jeered by crowds and even pelted with dirt. Aegon had to be restrained by knights in the escort from trying to chastise the culprits as their party was outnumbered. The [[High Septon]] later declared Aenys a tyrant who had no right to rule which launched the [[Faith Militant uprising|uprising]] of the [[Faith of the Seven]] against the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{ | + | The [[incest|incestuous]] marriage of Aegon and Rhaena enraged the [[Faith of the Seven]] . After the wedding, Aegon and his bride were sent on a [[royal progress]] by their sire. Rhaena wiser than her father asked his leave to bring her dragon [[Dreamfyre]] with them, but the request was denied. As Aegon had not yet claimed a dragon, the king feared that the lords and commons might think him unmanly if they saw his wife on dragonback and him on a palfrey. The moment they set off, their escort were jeered by crowds and even pelted with dirt. Aegon had to be restrained by knights in the escort from trying to chastise the culprits as their party was outnumbered. The [[High Septon]] later declared Aenys a tyrant who had no right to rule which launched the [[Faith Militant uprising|uprising]] of the [[Faith of the Seven]] against the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{Ref|TSOTD}}{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} |
===Fight for the Throne=== | ===Fight for the Throne=== | ||
− | In {{Date|42}} Aegon and Rhaena were trapped at [[Crakehall]] by members of the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]], | + | In {{Date|42}} Aegon and Rhaena were trapped at [[Crakehall]] by members of the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]]. At the same time, Aegon's father, King Aenys, died on [[Dragonstone]]. Dowager Queen [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]] brought Prince [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor]] back from his exile in [[Essos]], and he declared himself king.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}{{Ref|TSOTD}} When the [[Poor Fellows]] who had besieged Crakehall departed to march on King's Landing, Aegon and Rhaena fled to [[Casterly Rock]], where Lord [[Lyman Lannister]] protected them by extending [[guest right]]. There, Aegon's twin daughters [[Aerea Targaryen|Aerea]] and [[Rhaella Targaryen (daughter of Aegon)|Rhaella]] were born the following year.{{Ref|TSOTD}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} |
− | + | After Maegor's coronation, Aegon found himself abandoned by many who he once considered his loyal friends. Throughout the realm, it was whispered that Aegon was weak like his father was, pointing out Aegon had never taken a dragon of his own, whereas [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor]] had claimed [[Balerion|Balerion the Black Dread]]. In {{Date|43}}, while Maegor was in [[Oldtown]], Rhaena and Aegon took note of his long absence from the capital, and after a long journey managed to successfully infiltrate [[King's Landing]]. With several companions aiding them, Aegon and Rhaena entered one of the city gates in a mule [[wagon]], concealed in the back under sacks of corn. Once in the city, they were given further aid by several collaborators who had grown weary of Maegor's persecutions. However, Aegon and Rhaena did not seize the [[Iron Throne]], as they lacked the strength to hold it; they had come for [[dragons]]. Rhaena was reunited with [[Dreamfyre]], and Aegon finally claimed a dragon, his late father's mount [[Quicksilver]]. The pair left the city on dragonback, so they could raise an army.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} | |
− | Aegon was declared king by his mother, Alyssa | + | In {{Date|42}}, Aegon was declared king by his mother, Alyssa, but was becoming known as ''"Aegon the Uncrowned"'' throughout the realm.{{Ref|fab|The Sons of the Dragon}} In {{Date|43}}, Queen [[Tyanna of the Tower]] warned Maegor that Alyssa was secretly communicating with the [[House Stark|Starks]], [[House Arryn|Arryns]], [[House Baratheon|Baratheons]], and [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. The [[great lord]]s, however, would only publicly support Aegon after a victory. Thus, Aegon denounced his uncle as a tyrant and usurper{{Ref|TSOTD}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} and marched through the [[riverlands]] leading an army of fifteen thousand from atop his [[dragon]] [[Quicksilver]].{{ref|tsotd}} Royalist armies marched toward him from three directions. Aegon's army was larger than any one, but the inexperienced young commander did not want to attack and defeat each one separately. During the [[Battle Beneath the Gods Eye]], Maegor attacked while riding [[Balerion]]. The much larger and stronger dragon killed Aegon and Quicksilver.{{Ref|TSOTD}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} |
==Family== | ==Family== | ||
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[[Category:Dragonriders|Targaryen, Aegon (son of Aenys I)]] | [[Category:Dragonriders|Targaryen, Aegon (son of Aenys I)]] | ||
[[Category:Members of Aegon I Targaryen's court|Targaryen, Aegon]] | [[Category:Members of Aegon I Targaryen's court|Targaryen, Aegon]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Monarchs|Targaryen, Aegon]] | ||
[[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aegon (son of Aenys I)]] | [[Category:Nobles|Targaryen, Aegon (son of Aenys I)]] | ||
[[Category:Princes of Dragonstone|Targaryen, Aegon]] | [[Category:Princes of Dragonstone|Targaryen, Aegon]] |
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Allegiance | House Targaryen |
Race | Valyrian |
Culture | crownlands |
Born | 26 AC[2] |
Died |
43 AC[1] Gods Eye[1] |
Father | Aenys I Targaryen |
Mother | Alyssa Velaryon |
Spouse | Princess Rhaena Targaryen[1] |
Issue | |
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Prince Aegon Targaryen was a member of House Targaryen and was the second child, and eldest son and heir, of King Aenys I Targaryen and Queen Alyssa Velaryon. After his father's death, he became a dragonrider and rode his late father's dragon, Quicksilver. He became known to history as Aegon the Uncrowned after his uncle usurped the Throne.[1]
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Appearance and Character
Aegon at fifteen was lean and handsome, he caught the eye of many a maiden and Aegon was not indifferent to their charms. Some said he was the very image of his grandsire at the same age. He was skilled with a lance, sword and axe.[1]
History
Youth
Aegon was born in 26 AC to Prince Aenys Targaryen and Lady Alyssa Velaryon. In 37 AC, he was present on Dragonstone with his younger brother, Prince Viserys, where their grandfather, King Aegon I Targaryen, was telling them tales of his conquests. Aegon the Conqueror suffered a stroke, however, and later died in peace.[2][3]
In 41 AC, during the reign of his father Aenys I, Aegon still had not claimed a dragon of his own, Although his sister Rhaena did take him flying with her on Dreamfyre.[1] His father decided it was time his heir was wed and that he would marry his older sister, Rhaena. At the feast of his wedding, King Aenys officially named him the Prince of Dragonstone, upsetting Dowager Queen Visenya Targaryen, who left the feast in protest.[2][1]
The incestuous marriage of Aegon and Rhaena enraged the Faith of the Seven . After the wedding, Aegon and his bride were sent on a royal progress by their sire. Rhaena wiser than her father asked his leave to bring her dragon Dreamfyre with them, but the request was denied. As Aegon had not yet claimed a dragon, the king feared that the lords and commons might think him unmanly if they saw his wife on dragonback and him on a palfrey. The moment they set off, their escort were jeered by crowds and even pelted with dirt. Aegon had to be restrained by knights in the escort from trying to chastise the culprits as their party was outnumbered. The High Septon later declared Aenys a tyrant who had no right to rule which launched the uprising of the Faith of the Seven against the Targaryens.[4][2][1]
Fight for the Throne
In 42 AC Aegon and Rhaena were trapped at Crakehall by members of the Faith. At the same time, Aegon's father, King Aenys, died on Dragonstone. Dowager Queen Visenya brought Prince Maegor back from his exile in Essos, and he declared himself king.[5][2] When the Poor Fellows who had besieged Crakehall departed to march on King's Landing, Aegon and Rhaena fled to Casterly Rock, where Lord Lyman Lannister protected them by extending guest right. There, Aegon's twin daughters Aerea and Rhaella were born the following year.[2][6][5]
After Maegor's coronation, Aegon found himself abandoned by many who he once considered his loyal friends. Throughout the realm, it was whispered that Aegon was weak like his father was, pointing out Aegon had never taken a dragon of his own, whereas Maegor had claimed Balerion the Black Dread. In 43 AC, while Maegor was in Oldtown, Rhaena and Aegon took note of his long absence from the capital, and after a long journey managed to successfully infiltrate King's Landing. With several companions aiding them, Aegon and Rhaena entered one of the city gates in a mule wagon, concealed in the back under sacks of corn. Once in the city, they were given further aid by several collaborators who had grown weary of Maegor's persecutions. However, Aegon and Rhaena did not seize the Iron Throne, as they lacked the strength to hold it; they had come for dragons. Rhaena was reunited with Dreamfyre, and Aegon finally claimed a dragon, his late father's mount Quicksilver. The pair left the city on dragonback, so they could raise an army.[1]
In 42 AC, Aegon was declared king by his mother, Alyssa, but was becoming known as "Aegon the Uncrowned" throughout the realm.[1] In 43 AC, Queen Tyanna of the Tower warned Maegor that Alyssa was secretly communicating with the Starks, Arryns, Baratheons, and Lannisters. The great lords, however, would only publicly support Aegon after a victory. Thus, Aegon denounced his uncle as a tyrant and usurper[2][5] and marched through the riverlands leading an army of fifteen thousand from atop his dragon Quicksilver.[2] Royalist armies marched toward him from three directions. Aegon's army was larger than any one, but the inexperienced young commander did not want to attack and defeat each one separately. During the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye, Maegor attacked while riding Balerion. The much larger and stronger dragon killed Aegon and Quicksilver.[2][5]
Family
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Targaryen Lineage.