Aerys II Targaryen

character in A Song of Ice and Fire
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Aerys II Targaryen

Summary

Aerys II Targaryen is an A Song of Ice and Fire character[1]. Born in King's Landing[2], he… he worked as a squire[3] and ruler[4]. He draws 7 Wikipedia views per month (a_song_of_ice_and_fire_character category, ranking #28 of 27).[5]

Key Facts

  • Aerys II Targaryen was born in King's Landing[2].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's father was Jaehaerys II Targaryen[6].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's mother was Shaera Targaryen[7].
  • Aerys II Targaryen was married to Rhaella Targaryen[8].
  • A child of Aerys II Targaryen was Rhaegar Targaryen[9].
  • A child of Aerys II Targaryen was Viserys Targaryen[10].
  • A child of Aerys II Targaryen was Daenerys Targaryen[11].
  • Aerys II Targaryen held citizenship in Seven Kingdoms[12].
  • Aerys II Targaryen worked as a squire[3].
  • Aerys II Targaryen worked as a ruler[4].
  • Aerys II Targaryen is recorded as male[13].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's instance of is recorded as A Song of Ice and Fire character[14].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's instance of is recorded as fictional human[15].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's instance of is recorded as Game of Thrones character[16].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's family is recorded as House Targaryen[17].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's noble title is recorded as King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men[18].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's noble title is recorded as fictional prince[19].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's noble title is recorded as knight[20].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's noble title is recorded as monarch[21].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's killed by is recorded as Jaime Lannister[22].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's performer is recorded as David Rintoul[23].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's participated in conflict is recorded as War of the Usurper[24].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's participated in conflict is recorded as War of the Ninepenny Kings[25].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's from narrative universe is recorded as World of Ice and Fire[26].
  • Aerys II Targaryen's manner of death is recorded as homicide[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in King's Landing[2], Aerys II Targaryen… his father was Jaehaerys II Targaryen[6]. His mother was Shaera Targaryen[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include squire[3] and ruler[4].

Personal Life

Among Aerys II Targaryen's spouses was Rhaella Targaryen[8]. Children include Rhaegar Targaryen[9], an A Song of Ice and Fire character[28]; Viserys Targaryen[10], an A Song of Ice and Fire character[29]; and Daenerys Targaryen[11], a Game of Thrones character[30].

Why It Matters

Aerys II Targaryen draws 7 Wikipedia views per month (a_song_of_ice_and_fire_character category, ranking #28 of 27).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Aerys II Targaryen born?

Aerys II Targaryen was born in King's Landing[2].

Who were Aerys II Targaryen's parents?

Aerys II Targaryen's father was Jaehaerys II Targaryen[6]. Aerys II Targaryen's mother was Shaera Targaryen[7].

Who was Aerys II Targaryen married to?

Aerys II Targaryen's spouses include Rhaella Targaryen[8].

What did Aerys II Targaryen do for work?

Aerys II Targaryen worked as squire[3] and ruler[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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