Rhaenyra Targaryen: The Half-Year Queen

Early Life and Title

WEB Rhaenyra Targaryen, fondly known as the "Realm's Delight" in her youth, was the eldest child of King Viserys I Targaryen. Despite being his rightful heir, she was later dubbed the "Half-Year Queen" due to her brief reign.

Inheritance Controversy

WEB As the only surviving child of Viserys and his first wife, Queen Aemma Arryn, Rhaenyra was initially proclaimed heir to the Iron Throne. However, upon Viserys' remarriage and the birth of his son, Aegon II, the succession order was thrown into question.

Reign and Assassination

WEB Rhaenyra eventually ascended to the throne after a bitter power struggle known as the Dance of the Dragons. Her reign was short-lived, as she was assassinated by Aegon II's forces just six months after her coronation. This event marked the beginning of the decline of House Targaryen.

Legacy

WEB Rhaenyra's legacy remains complex and controversial. She was a strong and determined ruler who fought for her birthright, but her reign was marred by conflict and tragedy. Today, she is remembered as a symbol of the fragility of power and the price of ambition.