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'''Arahad II''' ([[Sindarin]]) was the tenth of the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain]].
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'''Arahad II''' ({{TA|2654}}<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 196</ref> - {{TA|2719|n}},<ref name="North">{{App|North}}</ref> died aged 156) was the tenth [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]], following his father, [[Aravorn]], when he died in {{TA|2654|n}}.


Like his forefathers, he was raised by [[Elrond]] in [[Rivendell]] while his father [[Aravorn]] dwelt in the wild.
==History==
During his chieftainship, the [[hobbits]] of [[the Shire]] flourished under the protection of the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]], with [[Tobold Hornblower]] planting the first [[pipe-weed]] in the [[Southfarthing]], and the tenth Thain, [[Isengrim Took II]], started digging the [[Great Smials]].<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref>


Arahad was named for his grandfather, [[Arahad I]], and became the [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] in 2654 at the death of his father.
Arahad died in {{TA|2719|n}}, after having ruled for 65 years, and was followed by his son, [[Arassuil]].<ref name="North"/>


During his rule the [[Hobbits]] of [[the Shire]] prospered under the protection by the [[Rangers]], and the first [[pipe-weed]] was planted in the Shire's [[Southfarthing]].
==Etymology==
The etymology of Arahad's name is uncertain, but it likely he was named after his great-grandfather, [[Arahad I]]. For a discussion on the meaning of the name, see [[Arahad I#Etymology|Arahad I - Etymology]].


In the [[Shire]] [[Isengrim Took II]] became the [[Thain]] and begun digging the [[Great Smials]].
==Genealogy==
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Arahad died in 2719, and was followed by his son [[Arassuil]].
==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
In an early manuscript Arahad's name was "Arangar".<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, Commentary, p. 211</ref>
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Revision as of 12:56, 17 July 2015

This article is about the tenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain. For the seventh Chieftain, see Arahad I.
Arahad II
Arnorian
Biographical Information
TitlesChieftain of the Dúnedain
LocationRivendell
LanguageSindarin, Westron
BirthT.A. 2563
RuleT.A. 2654 - 2719
DeathT.A. 2719 (aged 156)
Family
HouseHouse of Isildur
ParentageAravorn
ChildrenArassuil
Physical Description
GenderMale

Arahad II (T.A. 2654[1] - 2719,[2] died aged 156) was the tenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, following his father, Aravorn, when he died in 2654.

History

During his chieftainship, the hobbits of the Shire flourished under the protection of the Rangers, with Tobold Hornblower planting the first pipe-weed in the Southfarthing, and the tenth Thain, Isengrim Took II, started digging the Great Smials.[3]

Arahad died in 2719, after having ruled for 65 years, and was followed by his son, Arassuil.[2]

Etymology

The etymology of Arahad's name is uncertain, but it likely he was named after his great-grandfather, Arahad I. For a discussion on the meaning of the name, see Arahad I - Etymology.

Genealogy

Aragost
2431 - 2588
 
 
 
 
Aravorn
2497 - 2654
 
 
 
 
ARAHAD II
2563 - 2719
 
 
 
 
Arassuil
2628 - 2784
 
 
 
 
Arathorn I
2696 - 2848


Other Versions of the Legendarium

In an early manuscript Arahad's name was "Arangar".[4]

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
  2. 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"
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", Commentary, p. 211
Arahad II
House of Isildur
Cadet branch of House of Elros
Born: T.A. 2563 Died: T.A. 2719
Preceded by:
Aravorn
33rd Heir of Isildur
T.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719
Followed by:
Arassuil
10th Chieftain of the Dúnedain
T.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719


The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
Kings of Arnor: Elendil (S.A. 3320 - 3441) · Isildur (S.A. 3441 - T.A. 2) · Valandil (T.A. 2 - 249) · Eldacar (249 - 339) · Arantar (339 - 435) · Tarcil (435 - 515) · Tarondor (515 - 602) · Valandur (602 - 652) · Elendur (652 - 777) · Eärendur (777 - 861)
Kings of Arthedain: Amlaith (861 - 946) · Beleg (946 - 1029) · Mallor (1029 - 1110) · Celepharn (1110 - 1191) · Celebrindor (1191 - 1272) · Malvegil (1272 - 1349) · Argeleb I (1349 - 1356) · Arveleg I (1356 - 1409) · Araphor (1409 - 1589) · Argeleb II (1589 - 1670) · Arvegil (1670 - 1743) · Arveleg II (1743 - 1813) · Araval (1813 - 1891) · Araphant (1891 - 1964) · Arvedui (1964 - 1975) ·
Chieftains of the Dúnedain: Aranarth (1975 - 2106) · Arahael (2106 - 2177) · Aranuir (2177 - 2247) · Aravir (2247 - 2319) · Aragorn I (2319 - 2327) · Araglas (2327 - 2455) · Arahad I (2455 - 2523) · Aragost (2523 - 2588) · Aravorn (2588 - 2654) · Arahad II (2654 - 2719) · Arassuil (2719 - 2784) · Arathorn I (2784 - 2848) · Argonui (2848 - 2912) · Arador (2912 - 2930) · Arathorn II (2930 - 2933) · Aragorn II (2933 - 3019)
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