Maegor I was the half-brother of his predecessor, Aenys, and the younger son of Aegon the Conqueror. Unlike his soft-hearted, academically-minded brother, he was a warrior to his core and a cold, suspicious king. His ascension, passing over Aenys' son Aegon, was controversial and led to violence, but he ultimately was able to hang onto the throne, even killing young Aegon in battle. Maegor's reign was one of tyranny and torment for everyone from his six wives to the smallfolk.
Six years into his reign, the great Houses and the people of Westeros rose up against Maegor, and his call for soldiers to defend him raised only a very small army. He was found murdered one morning, still seated on the Iron Throne. The true circumstances of his death were never revealed, and he was succeeded by his nephew Jaehaerys.
