Game of Thrones Timeline ( Real )

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October 23, 2009

Game of Thrones pilot filming begins

Principal photography for the pilot episode of Game of Thrones begins in Northern Ireland and Malta.

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April 17, 2011

Game of Thrones season 1 premiere

The first season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, introducing audiences to the world of Westeros.

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April 1, 2012

Game of Thrones season 2 premiere

The second season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, continuing the story of the battle for the Iron Throne.

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March 31, 2013

Game of Thrones season 3 premiere

The third season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, including the infamous 'Red Wedding' episode.

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April 6, 2014

Game of Thrones season 4 premiere

The fourth season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, featuring major storyline developments.

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April 12, 2015

Game of Thrones season 5 premiere

The fifth season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, continuing the complex political and supernatural storylines.

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April 24, 2016

Game of Thrones season 6 premiere

The sixth season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, bringing back characters and shocking revelations.

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July 16, 2017

Game of Thrones season 7 premiere

The seventh season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, leading towards the series' climax.

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April 14, 2019

Game of Thrones season 8 premiere

The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO, concluding the epic saga.

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May 19, 2019

Game of Thrones series finale

The final episode of Game of Thrones airs on HBO, concluding the series with mixed audience reception.

Game of Thrones Timeline ( Fictional )

rebellion
283 AC

Robert's Rebellion

A civil war sparked by the kidnapping of Lyanna Stark, leading to the overthrow of the Targaryen dynasty.

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283 AC

Robert Baratheon becomes King

After winning the rebellion, Robert Baratheon is crowned king of the Seven Kingdoms.

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298 AC

Eddard Stark appointed Hand of the King

Robert Baratheon appoints his old friend Eddard Stark as Hand of the King, bringing him to King’s Landing.

incident
298 AC

Bran Stark pushed from tower

Bran Stark is pushed from a tower by Jaime Lannister after witnessing Jaime and Cersei's secret relationship.

incident
298 AC

Death of Jon Arryn

Hand of the King Jon Arryn dies under suspicious circumstances, prompting Eddard Stark to investigate.

execution
299 AC

Execution of Eddard Stark

Eddard Stark is executed on orders of King Joffrey, escalating tensions between noble houses.

political_event
299 AC

Robb Stark declared King in the North

Robb Stark declares the North's independence and is proclaimed King in the North.

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299 AC

The Red Wedding

Robb Stark and his mother Catelyn are betrayed and killed at the wedding of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey.

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299 AC

Birth of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons

Daenerys hatches three dragon eggs, signaling the return of dragons to the world after centuries.

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300 AC

Battle of the Blackwater

Stannis Baratheon attempts to seize King's Landing but is repelled by Tyrion Lannister and forces loyal to King Joffrey.

character_event
298 AC

Jon Snow joins the Night's Watch

Jon Snow takes his vows as a member of the Night's Watch at Castle Black.

battle_event
305 AC

Battle beyond the Wall

Night’s Watch and wildlings fight the White Walkers beyond the Wall.

fantasy_event
305 AC

Death of Jon Snow and resurrection

Jon Snow is betrayed and killed by his own men, later resurrected by Melisandre.

political_event
305 AC

Daenerys Targaryen conquers Meereen

Daenerys captures the city of Meereen and begins ruling in Slaver's Bay.

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305 AC

Battle of Winterfell

The living confront the Night King and his army of the dead in a decisive battle at Winterfell.

fantasy_event
305 AC

Death of the Night King

Arya Stark kills the Night King, ending the threat of the White Walkers.

battle_event
305 AC

Daenerys attacks King's Landing

Daenerys destroys King's Landing with dragonfire during her campaign to claim the Iron Throne.

character_event
305 AC

Jon Snow kills Daenerys Targaryen

Jon Snow kills Daenerys to prevent her further reign of terror.

political_event
305 AC

Bran Stark is chosen as King of the Six Kingdoms

After the war, Bran Stark is elected ruler of the Six Kingdoms to begin a new era.