Every King Aegon Targaryen Ranked: From the Conqueror to the Unworthy

Aegon I: The Conqueror

• 💡 United the Seven Kingdoms and established the Iron Throne, Small Council, and King's Guard.
• 👑 Began his invasion from Dragonstone with three dragons, conquering most of Westeros within two years.
• 🤝 His sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, were crucial advisors and partners in warfare and diplomacy.
• 🛡️ His reign brought dignity and authority for 17 years, though Dorne remained unconquered by force.

Aegon V: The Unlikely

• 👑 Became king despite being the fourth son of a fourth son, earning him the epithet "the Unlikely."
• ⚖️ Prioritized commoners' rights and welfare, sending aid during a harsh winter and creating protective laws.
• ⚔️ Demonstrated marshall aptitude by quelling multiple rebellions, including the Fourth Blackfire Rebellion.
• 🔥 His obsession with regaining dragons ultimately led to the tragedy of Summerhall.

Aegon III: Dragonbane

• 🐉 Known as "Dragonbane" because dragons died during his reign, but he brought stability after the Dance of the Dragons.
• 🛡️ Navigated a tumultuous regency, resisting political coups and ensuring the Targaryen hold on the Iron Throne.
• 🕊️ Despite his personal gloom, he delivered prosperity and peace to the realm, relying on his brother's political savvy.

Aegon II: The Golden

• 🔥 His claim to the throne ignited the Dance of the Dragons, a horrific Targaryen civil war.
• 👑 Described as a pouty, narcissistic manchild who was an ineffective ruler and obstacle to peace.
• 💀 His reign ended with his assassination by his own counselors, highlighting his failure as a king.

Aegon IV: The Unworthy

• ⚠️ Considered the worst King Aegon, known for his excessive philandering and sowing seeds of dissent.
• 📜 Legitimacy of his many bastard children on his deathbed directly led to the Blackfire Rebellions.
• 💥 His actions caused the greatest political crisis in Westeros, contributing to the eventual downfall of House Targaryen.