King Vegeta

A proud king who fell defending his people against a galactic tyrant.

King Vegeta is the father of Vegeta, fully referred to as Prince Vegeta IV. He was the monarch of the Saiyan race, an elite extraterrestrial warrior race. His reign ended when Frieza, paranoid about a prophecy stating a Super Saiyan would arise to overthrow him, decided the entire race was too dangerous to exist. King Vegeta was eventually killed by Frieza, who later destroyed Planet Vegeta and committed genocide against the Saiyan race.

Quick Facts

Family: Prince Vegeta (son)

Reader's Guide

King Vegeta represents the tragic nobility of the Saiyan race before their extinction. His story is inextricably linked to the fall of Planet Vegeta. In the original Dragon Ball Z timeline, his death was mentioned briefly as part of Prince Vegeta's backstory. King Vegeta's legacy is primarily defined by his relationship with Prince Vegeta.