Viserys - I

Early Life:
Born in 77 AC, grandson of Jaehaerys I Targaryen.
Father was Baelon Targaryen, named Prince of Dragonstone.
Ascension to the Throne:
Became king in 103 AC after Jaehaerys I's death.
Chosen by a Great Council despite multiple claimants.
Reign of Prosperity:
Known for his congeniality and open-handedness.
The realm prospered, continuing the peace from Jaehaerys's rule.
Marriages and Children:
First married Lady Aemma Arryn; had a daughter, Rhaenyra.
After Aemma’s death, married Alicent Hightower; had four children: Aegon, Helaena, Aemond, and Daeron.
Succession Crisis:
Named Rhaenyra his heir, causing tension after the birth of sons with Alicent.
Alicent and the Greens supported her son Aegon’s claim to the throne.
Growing Tensions:
Viserys’s steadfast support for Rhaenyra’s claim led to court factions.
Significant events included constructing a new dragonpit and hosting grand tourneys.
Declining Health and Death:
Health declined, becoming isolated from court machinations.
Died in 129 AC, triggering the Dance of the Dragons.
Legacy:
His reign initially promised stability but failed to maintain unity.
The Dance of the Dragons marked the decline of House Targaryen's power.
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