All the Kings and Queens of Westeros
A Complete History of the 21 Kings and 2 Queens That Ruled Westeros
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Because Aegon II dies with no heirs living and many other potential Targaryen heirs are killed during the Dance of the Dragons, the succession is a bit murky after Aegon II's death. Ultimately, it is Rhaenyra's eldest surviving son, Aegon, who secures the throne. He further boosts his claim by marrying his cousin Jaehaera, the daughter of Aegon II, thus reuniting the warring Targaryen factions. Aegon tries to use his reign to restore peace and prosperity to Westeros, but his own intense traumas from the war leave him cold and distant. His reign is also remembered for the death of the last known dragon and several fakes pretending to be various Targaryen heirs.
Aegon III dies of consumption at the age of 36 and is succeeded by his teenage son, Daeron.