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Jaehaerys was the second son of [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]]. Like his brothers, he married for love, refusing an arranged marriage. He, however, commanded his son, [[Aerys II Targaryen]], and daughter, [[Rhaella Targaryen|Rhaella]], to marry each other. A [[Ghost of High Heart|woods witch]], brought to court by [[Jenny of Oldstones]], prophesied that the [[prince that was promised]] would be born from their line.{{ref|ADWD|23}} Their firstborn child, [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], was born in the year {{Date|259}}, on the same day that the [[Tragedy at Summerhall]] took place. | Jaehaerys was the second son of [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]]. Like his brothers, he married for love, refusing an arranged marriage. He, however, commanded his son, [[Aerys II Targaryen]], and daughter, [[Rhaella Targaryen|Rhaella]], to marry each other. A [[Ghost of High Heart|woods witch]], brought to court by [[Jenny of Oldstones]], prophesied that the [[prince that was promised]] would be born from their line.{{ref|ADWD|23}} Their firstborn child, [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], was born in the year {{Date|259}}, on the same day that the [[Tragedy at Summerhall]] took place. | ||
− | Due to his delicate health, Jaehaerys was considered weak by many, but Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], | + | Due to his delicate health, Jaehaerys was considered weak by many, but Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], whom he raised to the [[Kingsguard]], thought differently. Jaehaerys's reign only lasted three years, but he reigned well in those short years. |
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Jaehaerys II | |
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Jaehaerys II by Amoka© | |
Monarch | |
Reign | 259 AC - 262 AC |
Full name | Jaehaerys Targaryen Second of His Name |
Title | King of the Seven Kingdoms |
Predecessor | Aegon V |
Heir | Aerys II |
Successor | Aerys II |
Personal Information | |
Died | 262 AC |
Family | |
Dynasty | House Targaryen |
Issue |
Rhaella Aerys |
Father | Aegon V |
Jaehaerys II was King of the Seven Kingdoms and the sixteenth Targaryen to sit the Iron Throne. He was the father of Aerys II and grandfather of Rhaegar, Viserys, and Daenerys.
Appearance
Jaehaerys was sickly looking, pale and frail with large purple eyes and shoulder length hair. He wore Maekar's crown.[1]
History
Jaehaerys was an amiable, clever, and sickly man who died young.[2]
Jaehaerys was the second son of Aegon V. Like his brothers, he married for love, refusing an arranged marriage. He, however, commanded his son, Aerys II Targaryen, and daughter, Rhaella, to marry each other. A woods witch, brought to court by Jenny of Oldstones, prophesied that the prince that was promised would be born from their line.[3] Their firstborn child, Rhaegar, was born in the year 259 AC, on the same day that the Tragedy at Summerhall took place.
Due to his delicate health, Jaehaerys was considered weak by many, but Ser Barristan Selmy, whom he raised to the Kingsguard, thought differently. Jaehaerys's reign only lasted three years, but he reigned well in those short years.
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Quotes
- Arstan Whitebeard, to Daenerys Targaryen
Jaehaerys. This old man knew my grandfather. [5]
- Daenerys's thoughts
Family
References and Notes
- ↑ Targaryen Kings, (November 1, 2005) So Spake Martin
- ↑ part of correspondence between Amoka and George R.R. Martin about the Targaryen kings
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 23, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys VI, p 810.