Why Jon didn't become king?

Why does Jon Snow not get the throne? He has the royal lineage, but he had betrayed his queen (being a king or a queenslayer is considered bad, even by the standards of this murdery show) so he could neither be set free nor killed, lest a war start over either option.
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Does Jon Snow become king?

Jon is declared King in the North. Jon negotiates with Daenerys Targaryen for an alliance against the White Walkers in the imminent Great War. Later he pledges himself and his army to Daenerys, whom he falls in love with, subsequently abdicating his throne and being named Warden of the North.
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Why is Jon the heir and not Dany?

So Jon is the grandson of the Mad King and in the direct line of succession — Rhaegar's siblings are secondary to his children. Jon would also get priority as the heir over Daenerys because, well, he's a man and male heirs come before female heirs.
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Does Jon become king of the 7 kingdoms?

Jon Snow is not rightful king of Seven Kingdoms | Fandom. People say that since Jon is Rhaegar's son, he is rightful owner of Iron throne. However, this is NOT TRUE because of three reasons. First, there is no proof Rhaegar and Lyanna married.
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Does Jon become King of the Iron Throne?

Jon Snow (Kit Harington), who may have had the greatest claim to the Iron Throne by dint of his Targaryen-Stark lineage, ended up with no throne at all. After killing the queen, he was banished to the Night's Watch (again) to settle matters between pro- and anti-Daenerys forces.
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Who is the true king in Game of Thrones?

In the final twist, Jon is the "true king" but not of the North. He was also heir to another 'kingdom.
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Who is the true heir of the Iron Throne?

His name hence being Prince Gendry Baratheon, the true heir to the Iron Throne.
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Why didnt Jon Snow claim the throne?

Why does Jon Snow not get the throne? He has the royal lineage, but he had betrayed his queen (being a king or a queenslayer is considered bad, even by the standards of this murdery show) so he could neither be set free nor killed, lest a war start over either option.
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Who killed Rhaegar Targaryen?

Rhaegar was killed by Robert Baratheon during the Battle Of Trident during Robert's Rebellion, hundreds of miles north of King's Landing. The death of Rhaegar, the most beloved member of the royal family and expert warrior, all but ended the Targaryen cause. However, Aeyrs still sat on the Iron Throne.
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Is Jon Snow immune to fire?

No, Jon is not immune to fire. Remember in the first season, when a wight attacks Castle Black and tries to kill Lord Commander Mormont. Jon throws a lantern at it, and burns his hand in the process. Jon tried to shout, but his voice was gone.
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Who killed Lyanna Stark?

In reality, Lyanna's death was due to complications after giving birth to her son with Rhaegar. Her death was witnessed by Ned, two handmaidens and possibly Howland Reed.
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Is Jon Snow a true Targaryen?

There, as Bran Stark looked into the past and saw that Rhaegar and Lyanna were actually married, making Jon the rightful heir to the Iron Throne, it was also revealed that his real name is Aegon Targaryen.
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Who becomes king after Daenerys dies?

In the final episode of Season Eight of Game of Thrones, the leaders of the Westerosi kingdoms got together and decided to elect Bran the Broken their ruler.
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Who owns the Iron Throne?

The Iron Throne is the seat of the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and is often used as a metonymic device to refer to the king's authority or to the polity born after Aegon's Conquest.
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Is Tyrion a Targaryen?

In the book series, Tyrion was described as having white-blonde hair like Targaryens rather than the golden color common among Targaryens. Despite the evidence, Tyrion was never revealed to be a secret Targaryen, at least in the TV series.
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Was Rhaegar Targaryen married twice?

To cement the relationship between the Iron Throne and Dorne, Rhaegar was wed to Elia Martell, sister of Doran and Oberyn Martell. With Elia, Rhaegar had two childern, a daughter, Rhaenys and a son, Aegon.
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Is Jon Snow a dragon?

First, Jon is half Targaryen, and as a member of the family whose sigil consists of dragon imagery, his connection to Drogon likely goes beyond our visual abilities.
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Who has the best claim to the Iron Throne?

You know that Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen have rival claims to the Iron Throne, a fact that's seemingly going to be quite important during Game of Thrones season 8. But Jon is said to have a better claim to ruling Westeros than his aunt/lover — even though Daenerys' father was the former king.
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Is Daenerys the rightful heir?

Daenerys Targaryen

The Credentials: Until Jon learned about his identity, Daenerys had been the sole legitimate Targaryen heir to the Iron Throne. She is the daughter of Aerys II Targaryen, the king whom Robert Baratheon usurped during Robert's Rebellion.
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Is Jon Snow King Beyond the Wall?

In his final scene, Jon led the Free Folk north, back into the snow-covered lands beyond the Wall. Some viewers felt it was appropriate for the show to end with Jon and the wildlings together again. After all, the majority his time on the show was spent beyond the Wall with wildlings.
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Who is the true ruler of the 7 kingdoms?

That's right: Bran Stark, played by Isaac Hempstead Wright, ends the series in charge of the Seven Kingdoms — well, six kingdoms, thanks to Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) withdrawing from the realm and becoming Queen of the North.
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How is Jon Snow older than Daenerys?

One of the great revelations in season seven was that Jon Snow is actually the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. This means that Daenerys is Jon's aunt - since Rhaegar is the older brother of Viserys and Daenerys.
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Who is the last king of Game of Thrones?

Some people were frustrated when the series finale of "Game of Thrones" ended with King Bran.
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