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| Character_name = [[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|50px|left]]Jaehaera Targaryen[[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|50px|right]]
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| title = Princess
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| firstname = Jaehaera
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| lastname = Targaryen
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| arms = Targaryen
| Title          = Princess
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| image = [[File:Jaehaera Targaryen.jpeg]]
| Allegiance     = [[House Targaryen]]<br>[[The Greens]]  
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| image_caption = Jaehaera Targaryen, art by [http://enife.deviantart.com/art/The-Princess-and-the-Queen-431753079 Enife]
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| Alias =
| Culture       = [[Valyrian]]
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| Title = [[Prince]]ss<br>Queen
| Spouse        = [[Aegon III Targaryen]]
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| Predecessor = [[Helaena Targaryen]]
| Father = [[Aegon II Targaryen]]
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| Successor = [[Daenaera Velaryon]]
| Place_of_Birth =  
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| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]<br>[[Greens]]  
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|123}}
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| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Place_of_Death =
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| Culture = [[Crownlands]]
| Date_of_Death =
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| Father = [[Aegon II Targaryen]]
| Books         = [[The Rogue Prince]]<br>[[The Princess and the Queen]]  
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| Mother = [[Helaena Targaryen]]
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| Spouse = King [[Aegon III Targaryen]]
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| Place_of_Birth =
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|123}}{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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| Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]
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| Date_of_Death = 22<sup>nd</sup> day of the 9<sup>th</sup> moon of {{Date|133}}{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rogue Prince]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Princess and the Queen]]'' (mentioned)
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| Played_by = Unidentified
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| TV_series = ''[[House of the Dragon]]'': [[House of the Dragon - Season 1|Season 1]]
 
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Princess '''Jaehaera Targaryen''' was the daughter of [[Aegon II Targaryen]] and his sister-wife and Queen [[Helaena Targaryen]]. Jaehaera had a twin brother [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)|Jaehaerys Targaryen]] and a younger brother [[Maelor Targaryen]].{{ref|tpatq}} The dragon [[Morghul]] was bound to Jaehaera.
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Princess '''Jaehaera Targaryen''' was the daughter of King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] and his sister-wife and Queen [[Helaena Targaryen]]. She was the first wife and queen of her cousin King [[Aegon III Targaryen]]. Jaehaera had a twin brother, [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)|Jaehaerys]], and a younger brother, [[Maelor Targaryen|Maelor]]. The [[dragon]] [[Morghul]] was bound to Jaehaera.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
  
==Appearance & Character==
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==Appearance and Character==
She was small of stature. Jaehaera is described as a sweet simple girl of six at the time of her brother's murder.{{ref|tpatq}} As a babe, she showed no emotion.{{ref|trp}}
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:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Jaehaera Targaryen|Images of Jaehaera Targaryen]]''
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Jaehaera was born tiny and slow to grow. She did not cry or smile or act as babies normally do.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Her lack of emotion continued as she grew older.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} Jaehaera is described as a sweet and [[Lackwit|simple]] girl at the time of the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
After the death of Prince [[Lucerys Velaryon]] Prince [[Daemon Targaryen (husband of Rhaenyra)|Daemon Targaryen]] declared vengeance, writing that there would be ''“an eye for an eye, a son for a son”''.
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===The Dance of the Dragons===
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:{{Main|Dance of the Dragons}}
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After the death of Prince [[Lucerys Velaryon]], Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] declared vengeance, writing that there would be "an eye for an eye, a son for a son". Jaehaera was present in the [[Tower of the Hand]] when [[Blood (the butcher)|Blood]] slew her twin, Prince [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)|Jaehaerys]]. Prior to the boy's death, as the queen prevaricated, [[Cheese (the rat-catcher)|Cheese]] warned her to make a choice soon, before Blood grew bored and raped Jaehaera.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son}}
  
Princess Jaehaera was present in the Tower of the Hand when [[Blood]] slew her twin Prince Jaehaerys. Prior to the boy's death, as the queen prevaricated, [[Cheese (the rat-catcher)|Cheese]] warned her to make a choice soon, before Blood grew bored and raped Jaehaera.  
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When [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]'s dragons first appeared in the skies above [[Fall of King's Landing|King's Landing]], Lord [[Larys Strong]] spirited Jaehaera out of the city along with her father, King [[Aegon II Targaryen|Aegon II]], and younger brother, [[Maelor Targaryen|Maelor]]. Larys led them out through a secret passage of [[Maegor's Holdfast]], of which only he had knowledge. Jaehaera was put in the charge of Ser [[Willis Fell]] of the [[Kingsguard]], who swore to bring her safely to [[Storm's End]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
  
When [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|the queen]]’s dragons first appeared in the skies above [[King's Landing]], Lord [[Larys Strong]] spirited Jaehaera out of the city along with [[Aegon II Targaryen|her father]] and younger brother Maelor.  Lord Larys led them out through a secret passage of [[Maegor's Holdfast]], of which only he had knowledge. Jaehaera was put in the charge of Ser [[Willis Fell]], who swore to bring her safely to [[Storm's End]].
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Following the deaths of her parents, brothers, and uncles in the Dance and the victory of the [[blacks]], Jaehaera was married to her cousin King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] as part of the peace agreement. Since she was eight years old at the time of the [[marriage]] and Aegon was eleven, it was not consummated.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
  
She eventually married Rhaenyra's son [[Aegon III]] and became a queen.
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===Death===
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Two years after her marriage, Jaehaera died when she reportedly threw herself from [[Maegor's Holdfast]] and was impaled on the spikes of the dry moat below. She lived for a half hour in agony before her death. With her ended the line of the marriage of King [[Viserys I Targaryen]] and his second wife, Queen [[Alicent Hightower]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
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Jaehaera's death was officially deemed a suicide, akin to that of her mother, Queen [[Helaena Targaryen]]. However, many suspected that she had been murdered at the instigation of Lord [[Unwin Peake]], the [[Hand of the King]] and one of the [[Regency of Aegon III|seven regents]] of Aegon III, as Unwin hoped to marry [[Myrielle Peake|his own daughter]] to Aegon instead. It was variously suggested that Jaehaera had been murdered by Ser [[Mervyn Flowers]] of the [[Kingsguard]], [[bastard]] half-brother of Lord Peake, who had been guarding at the door to her bedchamber when she died; or that Mervyn had merely stood aside to allow [[Tessario|Tessario the Tiger]], a [[sellsword]] in Lord Peake's service, to do the deed.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
  
 
==Family==
 
==Family==
 
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==References and Notes==  
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Revision as of 16:00, 23 January 2023

House Targaryen.svg Princess
Jaehaera Targaryen
House Targaryen.svg
Jaehaera Targaryen.jpeg
Jaehaera Targaryen, art by Enife

Titles
Allegiances
Predecessor Helaena Targaryen
Successor Daenaera Velaryon
Race Valyrian
Culture Crownlands
Born In 123 AC[1]
Died In 22nd day of the 9th moon of 133 AC[1]King's Landing
Father Aegon II Targaryen
Mother Helaena Targaryen
Spouse King Aegon III Targaryen
Books

Played by Unidentified
TV series House of the Dragon: Season 1

Princess Jaehaera Targaryen was the daughter of King Aegon II Targaryen and his sister-wife and Queen Helaena Targaryen. She was the first wife and queen of her cousin King Aegon III Targaryen. Jaehaera had a twin brother, Jaehaerys, and a younger brother, Maelor. The dragon Morghul was bound to Jaehaera.[2]

Appearance and Character

See also: Images of Jaehaera Targaryen

Jaehaera was born tiny and slow to grow. She did not cry or smile or act as babies normally do.[1] Her lack of emotion continued as she grew older.[3] Jaehaera is described as a sweet and simple girl at the time of the Dance of the Dragons.[1]

History

The Dance of the Dragons

After the death of Prince Lucerys Velaryon, Prince Daemon Targaryen declared vengeance, writing that there would be "an eye for an eye, a son for a son". Jaehaera was present in the Tower of the Hand when Blood slew her twin, Prince Jaehaerys. Prior to the boy's death, as the queen prevaricated, Cheese warned her to make a choice soon, before Blood grew bored and raped Jaehaera.[4]

When Rhaenyra Targaryen's dragons first appeared in the skies above King's Landing, Lord Larys Strong spirited Jaehaera out of the city along with her father, King Aegon II, and younger brother, Maelor. Larys led them out through a secret passage of Maegor's Holdfast, of which only he had knowledge. Jaehaera was put in the charge of Ser Willis Fell of the Kingsguard, who swore to bring her safely to Storm's End.[2]

Following the deaths of her parents, brothers, and uncles in the Dance and the victory of the blacks, Jaehaera was married to her cousin King Aegon III Targaryen as part of the peace agreement. Since she was eight years old at the time of the marriage and Aegon was eleven, it was not consummated.[5]

Death

Two years after her marriage, Jaehaera died when she reportedly threw herself from Maegor's Holdfast and was impaled on the spikes of the dry moat below. She lived for a half hour in agony before her death. With her ended the line of the marriage of King Viserys I Targaryen and his second wife, Queen Alicent Hightower.[6]

Jaehaera's death was officially deemed a suicide, akin to that of her mother, Queen Helaena Targaryen. However, many suspected that she had been murdered at the instigation of Lord Unwin Peake, the Hand of the King and one of the seven regents of Aegon III, as Unwin hoped to marry his own daughter to Aegon instead. It was variously suggested that Jaehaera had been murdered by Ser Mervyn Flowers of the Kingsguard, bastard half-brother of Lord Peake, who had been guarding at the door to her bedchamber when she died; or that Mervyn had merely stood aside to allow Tessario the Tiger, a sellsword in Lord Peake's service, to do the deed.[5][6]

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jocelyn
Baratheon
 
Aemon
 
Daella
 
Rodrik
Arryn
 
Baelon
 
Alyssa
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corlys
Velaryon
 
Rhaenys
 
 
 
 
 
Aemma
Arryn
 
Viserys I
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alicent
Hightower
 
Daemon
[Note 1]
 
Rhea
Royce
 
Aegon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Laena
Velaryon
 
Daemon
[Note 1]
 
Laenor
Velaryon
 
Rhaenyra
 
Daemon
[Note 1]
 
Son
 
Baelon
 
Aegon II
 
Helaena
 
Aemond
 
Daeron
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rhaena
 
Baela
 
Stillborn
son
 
Jacaerys
Velaryon
 
Lucerys
Velaryon
 
Joffrey
Velaryon
 
Viserys II
 
Visenya
 
Aegon III
 
Jaehaera
 
Jaehaerys
 
Maelor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes:
  1. 1.0 1.1 Prince Daemon Targaryen was married to Lady Rhea Royce from 97 AC to 115 AC, to Lady Laena Velaryon from 115 AC to 120 AC, and to Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen from 120 AC to 130 AC.


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Fire & Blood, Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant.
  3. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
  4. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son.
  5. 5.0 5.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows.