Complete History of Targaryen Kings || Aegon The Conqueror - The Mad King

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Thanks! I now understand Targaryen history more than my own country's

It’s crazy how much of an imagination George Martin has, he puts so much detail to yeh characters and gives each king unique and specific characteristics that differs them apart

Aegon I conquered the realm. Aenys mishandled it. Maegor wrecked it. Jaehaerys I rebuilt it. Viserys I set it up to get wrecked again. Rhaenyra and Aegon II burnt it to the ground. Aegon III got depressed while other people patched it back up. Daeron I went off to Dorne and got killed. Baelor went full blown religious nutter. Viserys II actually knew what he was doing... for a single year. Aegon IV completely f***ed everything, literally. Daeron II acquired Dorne but also got stuck with his dad's mess. Aerys I was barely worth mentioning. Maekar was a great fighter, which was too bad for his brother. Aegon V hosted the worst family barbeque ever. Jaehaerys II ah... happened. and Aerys II went completely nuts and ruined everything.

It's worth pointing out that Robert Baratheon had Targaryen ancestry, as well. His grandmother was a Targaryen. Although many people (including Robert himself) may believe he won the crown by right of conquest, in reality his claim comes from his own Targaryen ancestry. This is part of the reason why none of the other great houses contested Robert's claim to the throne. The Baratheons were related to the Targaryens since the Conquest. In fact, Aegon I gifted Storms End to the Baratheons after the Storm King was defeated during the conquest. The Baratheons are considered the youngest of all the great royal houses of Westeros as they were not lords and held no titles prior to the Conquest. So it's quite ironic that it was a Baratheon that brought the Targaryen Dynasty to an end.

One would think this was a real Historical event, the attention to every minute detail and complexity, there was no glitch to the storyline. Such a powerful imagination from the author. G.R. R Martin.

This shows how much world history G.Martin really had and how seamlessly he created a believable backdrop whilst providing a fantasy world. That is no easy feat to allow a reader an escapism whilst using enough sources to make it feel real I truly enjoyed this video thank you

Wow had no idea there were so many Targaryens named Aegon and Viserys

Honestly I thought the Targeryens ruled for over a thousand years... And I was mind blown to hear that the events in HOTD are happening only 70-100 years after Aegon's conquest.

so... the grandfather of Daenerys is Jaeaherys, the grandfather of Jaeaherys is Maekar, the grandfather of Maekar is Aegon IV, the grandfather and grandmother of Aegon IV are Daemon and Rhaenyra!

If only the Targs prioritized their dragons growth and their children's growth and familial ties, and made it about the family as the seat of power instead of fighting over it... dragons may be fierce but they are stronger together, forged in fire and blood ... but alas.

its crazy how detailed these characters history is. its almost like they were real people.

Nice video! Part of me wishes that House of the Dragon would start right from Aegon's conquest, but really looking forward to seeing the Dance too.

love it. also love the Dunk and Egg recommendation. my heart skipped a beat at the mention of a show in early development!!!! <3

thing is.. Robert Baratheon has Targaryen blood, Joffrey would be the first king with no Targaryen blood at all

I’m happy that Rhea Rhea kids got to sit on the throne at the end of the day. I’m going to be so sad when the show plays out what happens 😭

Great job!!! The Books, all of them Novellas, World,Lands, and the shows are my life!!! I know all this History, but can still sit and listen like I never heard it before!!! Keep up the great work

👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿I loved this, precise, clear and to the point. I just subscribed, looking forward to the next 😎

Me learning about Targs history like imma take a history test tomorrow 😂😂

Hopefully they make another prequel showing aegon the conqueror invade the seven kingdoms and take it for himself i mean who wouldn't wanna see balerion ripping armies 🙂