These days, fans should be familiar with many points in Westerosi history.

How Does ‘Game of Thrones’ Ending Reflect Westerosi History?

However, Jon also has a better claim because of his contributions to the war.

Bran Stark and Jon Snow together in an image in front of the Targaryen banner

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He helped unite the Seven Kingdoms against theWhite Walkersand in Daenerys' successful fight for power.

Meanwhile, Bran played no political role in either conflict.

Aemon would be next in line, but as a Maester, he couldn’t inherit.

Michelle Fairley, Pilou Asbaek, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Game of Thrones

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Faithfully recreating this element on-screen would be impossible.

Should Jon and Aemon Have Been Kings?

It’s Aemon’s choice, but for Jon, it is a punishment for killing Daenerys.

Maeser Aemon (Peter Vaughan) and Jon Snow  (Kit Harington) on Game of Thrones

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Aemon’s history foreshadowingJon’s storymakes perfect sense.

Jon and Aemon had the temperament to be good leaders.

His love for the smallfolk angered the Lords, creating several conflicts, but he was a good man.

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Aegon V and Bran accept the duty of ruling and the difficult situations that come with it.

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