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who made the iron throne

Aegon I Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Conqueror, is generally credited with having the Iron Throne made. It was forged from the swords of his defeated enemies, with Balerion the Black Dread’s fire used in the process.

Quick Scoop

  • Built for Aegon I Targaryen after his conquest of Westeros.
  • Made from surrendered and captured swords, then shaped into the iconic throne.
  • It became the symbol of royal power in the Red Keep at King’s Landing.

Tiny timeline

  1. Aegon conquers most of Westeros.
  1. He orders the throne to be forged from enemy swords.
  1. The Iron Throne becomes the seat of the Seven Kingdoms.

TL;DR: Aegon the Conqueror made it, using the swords of his enemies.