Arantar
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Arnorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Birth | T.A. 185 |
Rule | T.A. 339 - T.A. 435 |
Death | T.A. 435 |
Family | |
Parentage | Eldacar |
Children | Tarcil |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Arantar (Q, pron. [aˈrantar]; T.A. 185 – 435, died aged 250 years) was the fifth King of Arnor.
History
Arantar succeeded his father, Eldacar, when he died in 339. Arantar was the great-grandson of Isildur, last High King of both Gondor and Arnor.
He ruled uneventfully for ninety-six years, and was succeeded by his son, Tarcil, when he died in 435.
Etymology
Arantar's name is Quenya for "Lord of Kings", from aran meaning "king", and táro or tar meaning "lord"
Genealogy
Isildur : : : Eldacar | | ARANTAR | | Tarcil | | Tarondor
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers
Preceded by: Eldacar |
5th King of Arnor T.A. 339 - T.A. 435 |
Followed by: Tarcil |