"Game of Thrones" — Did Westeros Pick the Wrong Ruler?

One aspect central to the appeal of the original "Game of Thrones" series and it successor series, House of the Dragon is which of the competing characters will rise to the top and assume the Iron Throne. So much so, every GoT or HotD fan has formed a decided opinion on the optimal combination of qualities, including a strong claim, that make the best ruler. Likewise, fans have strong opinions of how aspiring ruler candidates measure up to those standards. In the original "Game of Thrones" series, Tywin Lannister, a Hand to three Kings offers some insights into what makes a good ruler to Tommen. Tywin cites wisdom, temperament, strength, dedication, intellect, justness, holiness and piousness among the traits that make rulers great. He highlights a willingness to heed counsel as being the most important trait. Further, he stressed the importance of birthright and the duty of each family member to advance the position of their House.

In retrospect, which of these current, former or potential ruling characters* would have been your alternative choice to rule the Game of Thrones (2011)?* limited to Kings, Queens, Regents, next in the line of succession, claimants, great house heads, or other viable aspirants

SPOILER ALERT: Intended for viewers current through the 2019 season, as poll reveals depicted or discussed original Game of Thrones (2011) series ruler or aspirants through end of calendar 2019.

Discuss the topic here or Take other GoT, HotD or other WoW franchise-related polls.