[Who Becomes King If Aegon Targaryen Dies?

This would also line up with the age gap between Daemon and Rhaenyra.

If Rhaenyra is 33 and Daemon is 48-50, that would put him 15-17 years older than her.

Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon

InFire & Blood, Corlys is in his early 80s when the Dance of the Dragons starts.

Rhaenys Targaryen

Rhaenys Targaryen was Jaehaerys I Targaryen’s oldest living heir when the former king died.

Baela Targaryen

Baela Targaryen is the oldest daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon.

Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon

She is also currently betrothed to Jacaerys Velaryon, and the two are likely the same age.

So, since Jacaerys is 16 years old in Season 2, Baela is also 16.

However, Season 1 made it clear that he was older than Rhaenyra when the two were involved.

Otto Hightower in House of the Dragon

All of that math would make Criston Cole 38 years old during Season 2 ofHouse of the Dragon.

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