The True Story of Jaehaerys Targaryen EXPLAINED | House of the Dragon

How did one king manage to reign for more than half a century while maintaining peace in Westeros? Jaehaerys Targaryen, also known as Jaehaerys the Conciliator, was the fourth Targaryen king to sit on the Iron Throne. Being the nephew of Maegor the Cruel, Jaehaerys inherited a kingdom ravaged by wars, rebellions and tyranny. But his reign was completely different from that of his predecessor. During his fifty-five years on the throne, Jaehaerys brought peace, prosperity and stability to the Seven Kingdoms, leaving a legacy that lasted until the last day of King Viserys Targaryen, as we saw in House of the Dragon. But how did he manage to transform a kingdom on the verge of collapse into one of the most prosperous periods in history? In this video, we will be talking about the life of Jaehaerys the Conciliator, the man who rebuilt Westeros and left a legacy of peace and wisdom. We'll also talk about the darkest moments of his reign, his toughest decisions and how his vision for the realm marked the Targaryen forever.