King Daeron Targaryen II

• General Notes
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    Daeron II was acknowledged as the eldest son and heir of Aegon IV and his sister-wife, Naerys.  During his life, there was some speculation that he was not the son of Aegon, but of Aegon's brother Aemon the Dragonknight.
    
    Named "The Good," Daeron is credited with bringing Dorne into the Seven Kingdoms through a dual marriage pact.  While still a prince, he married Princess Myriah of House Martell, and he later arranged the marriage of his sister, Daenyrs, to Prince Maron Martell, the ruling Prince of Dorne.  
    Princess Myriah brought many of her native Dornish manners and customs with her, and many Dornish nobles as well.  This served to give life a foreign flavor in the Red Keep -- and alienated many of Daeron's nobles and courtiers.
    
    Some people disdained Daeron II because he was a physically unimpressive man, spindly, with a pot belly and little ability for martial feats.  He kept company and surrounded himself with maesters, septons, and singers.  This put him at odds with the Westerosi warrior culture.  After ascending to the Iron Throne, Daeron survived the Blackfyre Rebellion, lead by his half-brother Daemon Blackfyre.
    
    Daeron and Myriah had four sons: Baelor Breakspear, Aerys I, Rhaegal, and Maekar I.  He also had at least one daughter, Aelinor, who was her brother Aerys's Queen. 
    
    Daeron's eldest son and heir-apparent, Baelor the Prince of Dragonstone, served as his father's Hand during the later portion of his reign and was responsible for the successful resolution of the Blackfyre Rebellion.
    
    King Daeron II died during the Great Spring Sickness, along with many of his grandchildren.