Every King Aegon Targaryen in Game of Thrones History Explained

As a longtime fan of the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ universe, I’ve noticed a fascinating pattern with the name ‘Aegon.’ It turns out the Targaryens didn’t start using it with their arrival in Westeros – Aegon the Conqueror’s ancestor actually bore the name! But it was he who really popularized it among the family. It’s no shock, considering he was the first Targaryen king. Over the course of the lore, we’ve encountered around fifteen Aegons, even popping up in different noble houses. Of those, five have actually claimed the Iron Throne and ruled the Seven Kingdoms, and honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if we meet at least one more before it’s all said and done.








