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Aemon Targaryen

the Dragonknight, 136 to 178 AC

The most celebrated knight of his age, sworn to a brother he despised. Aegon IV claimed he had fathered Daeron II on Naerys, which was probably slander and definitely convenient.

At a glance

Lived
136 to 178 AC
Titles
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
Known as
the Dragonknight
Death
Killed defending Aegon IV from the Toyne brothers, 178 AC.

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Aemon Targaryen’s place in the family tree

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The immediate family of Aemon Targaryen A family chart centred on Aemon Targaryen, showing parents, spouses, siblings and children with descent lines between them. Viserys II Targaryen , 122 to 172 AC 10 Viserys II 122 to 172 AC Larra Rogare Larra Rogare Aegon IV Targaryen , 135 to 184 AC 11 Aegon IV 135 to 184 AC the Unworthy Naerys Targaryen , 138 to 179 AC Naerys 138 to 179 AC Queen Aemon Targaryen , 136 to 178 AC the Dragonknight 136 to 178 AC the Dragonknight

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Parent to child (shade varies by family) Married Married, brother and sister Married, cousins Married, uncle and niece Disputed parentage / bastard Lovers, never wed Ruled the Iron Throne (number = order) Rode a dragon The Blacks The Greens
Targaryen Velaryon Hightower Baratheon Stark Martell Arryn Blackfyre Lannister Tyrell

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Not the only Aemon

The Targaryens reused names relentlessly, which is the single biggest reason this family tree confuses people. Here are the others.

Where this comes from

Dates and relationships for Aemon Targaryen are taken from Fire & Blood, The World of Ice & Fire, A Song of Ice and Fire and A Wiki of Ice and Fire, cross-checked against the HBO adaptations. Where the books and the shows disagree, both readings are given. Read how this tree is built and sourced.