King Viserys I Targaryen, remembered as Viserys the Peaceful, is the fifth Targaryen king to rule the Seven Kingdoms and a central figure of House of the Dragon. Grandson of Jaehaerys I and chosen at the Great Council of Harrenhal, he inherits a realm at the height of Targaryen peace and prosperity, which he strives to preserve.
A gentle and conciliatory ruler, Viserys is defined by his devotion to family and his reluctance to choose between his daughter Rhaenyra and his brother Daemon, even as his court fractures around the succession. His decisions and declining health set in motion the dynastic conflict that follows. See the Timeline for a chronological account of his reign.
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