The Legacy Of King Maekar | House Of The Dragon History & Lore | Reign Of King Maekar Targaryen

The legacy of the reign of King Maekar Targaryen is a highly debated topic, namely as it is greatly overshadowed by events that came before it and after it with the death of Baelor Breakspear and the rise of King Aegon V. Both play a huge part in making Maekar's legacy as king more about things he did before he was even king as he did inadvertently set in motion a series of events that would one day lead to the downfall of House Targaryen. But if we take a step back it is clear that his Legacy is so much more than that.
The Legacy Of King Maekar | House Of The Dragon History & Lore | Reign Of King Maekar Targaryen
00:00:00 What is the legacy of King Maekar Targaryen
00:01:01 The childhood of King Aegon V and it's impact
00:03:02 The Death Of Baelor Breakspear
00:05:39 What did Maekar offer as King.
The Dance Of The Dragons will be the focus of the plot of the new HBO spin-off House Of The Dragon coming in 2022. So if you want to learn the story before we see HBO's take on it then this will be a very long-running series. Game Of Thrones / House of the dragon are HBO shows based on George R R Martin's A Song Of Ice And Fire series. The information in this video comes from the books a world of ice and fire as well as fire and blood.
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[@thaiboxer09]

Maekar is such a kingly name, i love it lol

[@JoseGonzalez-pn5zl]

12 years of peace but still has a lot dark spot ouch show that peace can come at cost for the foreseeing future.

[@gonzaloarroyo4262]

In a few generations his great grandson became the Mad King and plunged house Targaryen to the point of extinction. Ironic an unlikely king would play a part in their demise.

[@sandragik5595]

Not Aegon but his children

[@gonzaloarroyo4262]

@@sandragik5595 If I remember correctly Aegon V The Unlikely successor was his son Jaehaerys II and his successor was Aerys II known as The Mad King.

[@sandragik5595]

@gonzaloarroyo4262 Yes, Aegon's children, Jaehaerys and Shaera, ran away together and secretly got married. That resulted in Aerys II "the Mad King."

[@Spongebrain97]

My first thought is that Maekar was a meh king but when you think about it he is probably the 4th or 5th best. 1. Jaehaerys I 2. Daeron II 3. Aegon I 4. Aegon III 5. Maekar or Aegon V As Tyrion pointed out Viserys II could've been as good as Jaehaerys I but he died too soon

[@philippeblais8594]

I'd swap Aegon the 3rd for Aegon the 5th's successor, Jaehaerys the 2nd. Although he only ruled for 3 years and had frail health. He did not lack for spirit or will. He repealed the more excessive of his father's reforms to grant power to the small folk, which pleased the nobles without costing the love of the small folk. And although he did not fight in the 5th Blackfyre Rebellion. He did want to command it himself but was counseled against it.

[@herbthompson8937]

Maegor #1

[@Spongebrain97]

@@philippeblais8594 I put Aegon III because he basically sorta did what Jaehaerys II did for longer. He rebuilt the country and things more or less ran smoothly under him. Whereas Jaehaerys II was a lite version of that

[@philippeblais8594]

@@Spongebrain97 I would say Aegon would be a top contender if he were actively involved with governing the realm. Cause if I recall correctly, he did nothing to really make himself be liked as a king and never left the red keep at all. He spent much of his time brooding over the traumatic things he saw as a boy during the dance of the dragons.

[@RapaxGuardian]

I saw one comment somewhere that proposed Maekar's wife, Dyanna, died in a carriage accident, and Queen Myriah Martell faced criticism for how long it took her to publicly comment on her daughter-in-law's death. I choose to believe Maekar loved Dyanna very much.

[@mathewdean3334]

I like to think he softened up in her presence

[@Lord_Taron_Texas]

How are you awesome beautiful Twisted people who watch these videos today?

[@lawrencereid2767]

First to take the Black 🖤

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

🖤🗡

[@kishahngood5825]

The original Stannis

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

1st to take the Black for House Blackfyre🗡 All this tragedy and disorder could have been avoided if Blackfyres were in control.

[@Lord_Taron_Texas]

You were first to take it in the What for house Blackfyre??? Lol

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

​@@Lord_Taron_Texas😄

[@Lord_Taron_Texas]

@@aegorbittersteel2154 lol you're always a good sport Bittersteel I appreciate that because laughing and having fun is the reason for life besides love

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

@@Lord_Taron_Texas yeah you got to have fun in life and support House Blackfyre otherwise what's the point?

[@FireCat34]

Aegor Bittersteel maybe you are right or maybe you are wrong history is so simple

[@jeffcordova9633]

Here here !m for the lord commander!! 🗡️🗡️🗡️ For the brothers In black !!!

[@billychops1280]

It’s kinda nuts how everyone was fine with Aerion who they knew was nuts, becoming king, but once he died, they couldn’t chose over Maegor who’s only fault was that he was 1 and Aegon who was a perfectly healthy man, just grew up with peasants

[@herbthompson8937]

2nd strongest King after Maegor the Necessary!

[@reginaldamoah8608]

You could say that Aegon V is Baelor's legacy. Aegon has some of his traits

[@jaredwat8478]

Meanwhile Bloodraven in the background rubbing his fingers together at the amount of Targaryens who “randomly” start dying

[@elslfdsoiudhd5384]

Maekar was probably doing something right as king if the Blackfyres didn’t want to fuck around because they knew they were gonna find out 😂. As the Peake’s were their most loyal ally it’s even possible the rebellion was intended to kill Maekar to make way for the fourth Blackfyre rebellion.

[@i.d.k..ijustgothere1260]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉

[@chaosspartan4417]

Had the best death of any Targ King.

[@FireCat34]

@chaospartan4417 are you part maesters conspiracy

[@FireCat34]

@chaosspartan4417 are you part of measters conspiracy

[@sandragik5595]

I don't believe that he killed Baelor on purpose. He loved all his brothers and served Aerys faithfully while Aerys was king. And Maekar himself was a good king, too. His reign was peaceful and prosperous. And he died protecting his kingdom and family. Died a little bit stupid death, but nonetheless.