About this episode

This episode covers the life of Aegon IV the Unworthy and the origins of the Blackfyre Rebellions.

This episode covers the life of Aegon IV the Unworthy, the man who fathered the Blackfyre Rebellions. A King who used the Iron Throne to serve his needs, caring little for the realm. He made life miserable for his sister Naerys and brother Aemon the Dragonknight while siring Bittersteel, Bloodraven, Shiera Seastar and Daemon Blackfyre himself. Published Feb 4, 2015. Remastered 2026. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwesteros.com

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Host: History of Westeros

Topics covered

• Blackfyre Rebellions
• Aegon IV
• Targaryen history
• Game of Thrones
• Westeros lore

Keywords

• Aegon IV
• Blackfyre Rebellions
• Targaryens
• Westeros
• Game of Thrones

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