Aragost
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Aragost | |
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Arnorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Position | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
Birth | T.A. 2431 |
Rule | T.A. 2523 - 2588 |
Death | T.A. 2588 |
Family | |
Parentage | Arahad I |
Children | Aravorn |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Aragost (T.A. 2431[1] - 2588[2]) was the eighth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, succeeding his father, Arahad I, when he died in 2523.
History
Aragost's rule was uneventful due to the enemy's forces being concentrated against Gondor and Rhovanion. Aragost died in 2588 - after having ruled for 65 years - and was followed by his son, Aravorn.[2]
Etymology
Aragost's name is never explained but it could mean Sindarin for "Royal Dread", from the prefix ara- meaning "royal", and gost meaning "dread".
Genealogy
Isildur | |||||||
Arahad I | |||||||
ARAGOST | |||||||
Aravorn | |||||||
Arahad II | |||||||
Other Versions of the Legendarium
In an early manuscript Aragost's name was "Arandost".[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", Commentary, p. 211
Preceded by: Arahad I |
8th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2523 - 2588 |
Followed by: Aravorn |