Why this character matters
Aerys II anchors the late royal branch that leads directly to Rhaegar, Daenerys, and the Game of Thrones-era Targaryen line.
Characters
Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree
Aerys II Targaryen matters because he is the last king of the late royal branch and the parent generation behind Rhaegar, Daenerys, and the questions viewers ask about Jon Snow.
Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree is the exact focus of this page. If you opened Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree to place one branch, answer, or policy quickly, start here.
Character overview
Who Is Aerys II Targaryen?
Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree is the fastest route into this branch. Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree works best when you read parents, spouses, children, and canon notes in order.
What branch they belong to
Starts from Jaehaerys II Targaryen and Shaera Targaryen. Links through Rhaella Targaryen. Continues through Rhaegar Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen, Daenerys Targaryen
Why readers search this page
His page gives the late dynasty a clearer top-level anchor instead of forcing every question to start only from Rhaegar or Daenerys.
Relationship map
Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree in the Family Tree
Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree makes more sense when you start with parents, spouses, children, and sibling links before the longer explanation.
Nearest family
Line through the family
Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree stays at the center of the explanation below. Each section extends Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree with the details that matter most on this page.
Why Readers Search for Aerys II Targaryen
Aerys II is the clearest top-level anchor for the late dynasty. Without his page, late-line questions can feel disconnected, as if Rhaegar and Daenerys exist without a proper parent branch.
What readers need clarified first
Place the late royal line in order, then use Aerys II to anchor Rhaegar, Daenerys, and the branch that leads into Game of Thrones.
Source notes
Common Confusions and Canon Notes
When a relationship changes between book and show, Aerys II Targaryen Family Tree keeps that difference visible here.
Child
Rhaegar TargaryenRhaegar belongs to the late royal line descending from Aerys II.
Father
Jaehaerys II TargaryenAerys II belongs to the royal succession line descending from Jaehaerys II.
Spouse
Rhaella TargaryenRhaella Targaryen is the spouse relationship most useful for reading Aerys II's branch.
Child
Daenerys TargaryenDaenerys is the best-known child in Aerys II's late royal branch.
Child
Viserys TargaryenViserys is another child in the late royal branch descending from Aerys II.
Descendant
Jon SnowJon Snow's page works best when it still traces back to Aerys II and the late royal line.