Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V)
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 Daeron Targaryen, as depicted by Karla Ortiz in The World of Ice & Fire | |
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| Title | Prince |
| Allegiance | House Targaryen |
| Race | Valyrian |
| Culture | Crownlands |
| Born | In 228 AC[1] |
| Died | In 251 AC[2] |
| Father | Aegon V Targaryen |
| Mother | Betha Blackwood |
| Book | The World of Ice & Fire (mentioned) |
Prince Daeron Targaryen was the youngest son and fourthborn child of King Aegon V Targaryen and Queen Betha Blackwood.[3][2]
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Character
Daeron was a warrior who rejoiced in tourneys and battle.[2]
History
When both were nine years old, Prince Daeron was betrothed to Lady Olenna Redwyne in 237 AC, a betrothal arranged by his mother, Betha. After his three older siblings had broken their own betrothals—Duncan to marry Jenny of Oldstones, Jaehaerys and Shaera to marry each other—Daeron broke his betrothal to Olenna as well when he was eighteen years old, in 246 AC.[2]
While his brothers had broken their betrothals for other women, this was not the case for Daeron. He preferred the companionship of Ser Jeremy Norridge, a young knight whom he had befriended when they were squires together at Highgarden.[2]
In 251 AC, Prince Daeron led an army against the Rat, the Hawk and the Pig. Though they managed to quash the rebellion, Daeron was killed in battle, as was Jeremy, who died by his side.[2]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
When speaking with Sansa Stark in King's Landing, Lady Olenna Redwyne tells the tale of how she had once been betrothed to a Targaryen prince. Olenna claims that it was she who had not wanted the marriage, and that it was she who had "put an end to it".[4]
A Dance with Dragons
Ser Barristan Selmy recollects how all three sons of Aegon V Targaryen had married for love (interestingly including Daeron), and how their father had let them have their way.[5]
Family
References
- ↑ See the Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V) calculation.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix:Targaryen Lineage.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 6, Sansa I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 67, The Kingbreaker.