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Rhaegar Targaryen: all you need to know about Jon Snow's father – and why he's so important to Game of Thrones
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My name is Aegon Targaryen, son of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, the rightful heir to the iron throne - 9GAG
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