Why did Rhaegar annul his marriage?
Rhaegar himself annulled his marriage with Elia Martell because he was in love with Lyanna Stark and now it is clear that even Lyanna loved him. So Rhaegar secretly annulled his marriage with Elia and instead married Lyanna Stark in Dorne.
Did Rhaegar live at Dragonstone?
Rhaegar and Elia did live on Dragonstone; we know they took up residence there after they married and it’s also where both of their children were born.
Why didnt Rhaegar marry a Velaryon?
It appears the Velaryons and Celtigars probably had no women, so he couldn’t marry Rhaegar off to one of them. Steffon Baratheon (who is half-Targaryen, and Aerys’ first cousin) has 3 sons, but no daughters.
Why did lyanna and Rhaegar marry in secret?
In the books, it’s suggested that Rhaegar engaged in bigamy, as in he married Lyanna while still married to Elia. Bigamy was very controversial and in fact, considered an act of blasphemy, which is why Rhaegar kept the marriage a secret.
Who killed Elia Martell?
Gregor Clegane
During the Sack of King’s Landing, Gregor Clegane raped and killed Elia after bashing in her son’s head, while his hands were still tainted with the infant’s blood.
Is Princess Elia Martell related to Prince Rhaegar?
― Oberyn Martell [src] Princess Elia Martell was the sister of Doran Martell, the Prince of Dorne and head of House Martell, and Oberyn Martell, the Red Viper. She was married to Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, heir to Aerys II, and bore him two children: Rhaenys and Aegon.
Why was Elia Martell kept in King’s landing?
When Robert’s Rebellion erupted, Elia was retained in King’s Landing by King Aerys to ensure the loyalty of House Martell during the conflict- a measure the Martells considered unnecessary, as they would always fight for whichever side Elia was on and had no intention of breaking their oaths of loyalty to the Targaryens.
Who is Queen Elia Martell of Dorne?
Queen Elia Martell, also known simply Princess Elia of Dorne was a Dornish princess from House Martell. She is married to King Rhaegar I Targaryen, and by him birthed Princess Rhaenys Targaryen and the Crown Princes Aegon Targaryen .
Is Elia Martell Dead or Alive?
Elia Martell was the fourth child and first daughter born to the ruling Princess of Dorne, and the second child to live past infancy. She was born a month premature, and her older brother Doran did not expect her to live, when he learned about her birth; she survived, however, though her health was always fragile thereafter.