Who are Daenerys’s parents?
If you're a big fan of House Targaryen, then you know the family tree is full of unorthodox relationships.
Either way, It may come as a surprise to learn that Daenerys Targaryen's parents were actually siblings. Here's everything you need to know.
Who is Daenerys Targaryen's mother?
Daenerys's mother is Queen Rhaella Targaryen.
Queen Rhaella married her older brother Aerys II on the order of their father, Jaehaerys.
Her parents were King Jaehaerys II Targaryen and Queen Shaera Targaryen, who were also siblings.
After giving birth to her first child, Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, Aerys II and Rhaella had trouble carrying on their legacy.
Rhaella had a number of stillbirths and the marriage was abusive and violent, especially towards the end.
It was also later revealed that she was the paternal grandmother of Jon Snow after it was found out his father was Rhaegar.
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In 284 AC, she gave birth to Daenerys in the midst of a summer storm that threatened to destroy the island.
Sadly, Daenerys never met her mother because she shortly died after giving birth.
Who is Daenerys Targaryen's father?
Daenerys's father is King Aerys II Targaryen, aka the "Mad King,"
Aerys II Targaryen is the last Targaryen king to rule the Seven Kingdoms.
His rule was benevolent at first but his legendarily is cruel.
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During his reign he became increasingly paranoid and murderous, using wildfire to burn his enemies alive because there were no dragons in Westeros then.
Eventually, his paranoia and cruelty led to his death at the hands of Ser Jaime Lannister, a member of his own Kingsguard.
Who is the father of Daenerys baby?
Khal Drogo is the father of Daenerys baby, Rhaego.
Drogo was a chieftain of a Dothraki khalasar and was often referred to as "The Great Khal."
Their child was named in honour of his uncle, Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.
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Unfortunately, the baby was stillborn after being involved in a blood magic ritual performed by Mirri Maz Duur.
Mirri used Daenerys' unborn child rather than a horse as a sacrifice as she was seeking vengeance after the Dothraki attacked her people.