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{{quote|Arathorn is a stern man [...] and will be chieftain sooner than men looked for; yet my heart forbodes that he will be short-lived.|[[Dírhael]]<ref name="Av">{{App|Tale}}</ref>}}
{{quote|Arathorn is a stern man [...] and will be chieftain sooner than men looked for; yet my heart forbodes that he will be short-lived.|[[Dírhael]]<ref name="Av">{{App|Tale}}</ref>}}


'''Arathorn II''' ({{TA|2873}}<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 196</ref> - {{TA|2933|n}},<ref name="North">{{App|North}}</ref> died aged 60) was the fifteenth [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and succeeded his father, [[Arador]], when he was killed in {{TA|2930|n}}. He was the father of [[Aragorn|Aragorn II]], King of the [[Reunited Kingdom]].
'''Arathorn II''' ({{TA|2873}}<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 196</ref> - {{TA|2933|n}},<ref name="North">{{App|North}}</ref> died aged 60) was the fifteenth [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and succeeded his father, [[Arador]], when he was killed in {{TA|2930|n}}. He was the father of [[Aragorn|Aragorn II]], King of the [[Reunited Kingdom]].
==History==
==History==
In the last year of his father's reign as Chieftain, in {{TA|2929}}, Arathorn sought [[Gilraen]] as his wife. She was only twenty-two, so her father, [[Dírhael]], opposed the marriage. He also warned that Arathorn would not live long. Yet [[Ivorwen]], Gilraen's mother, was gifted with foresight and perceived that hope would be born from their marriage for the people of the [[Dúnedain]].<ref name="Av"/> Thus, Gilraen and Arathorn were married in {{TA|2929|n}}.<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref>
In the last year of his father's reign as Chieftain, in {{TA|2929}}, Arathorn sought [[Gilraen]] as his wife. She was only twenty-two, so her father, [[Dírhael]], opposed the marriage. He also warned that Arathorn would not live long. Yet [[Ivorwen]], Gilraen's mother, was gifted with [[foresight]] and perceived that [[Estel|hope]] would be born from their marriage for the people of the [[Dúnedain]].<ref name="Av"/> Thus, Gilraen and Arathorn were married in {{TA|2929|n}}.<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref>


The next year, {{TA|2930|n}}, [[Arador]], Arathorn's father, was slain by [[trolls]], and Arathorn became Chieftain. A year later, Gilraen bore him a son, whom they named [[Aragorn]]. Young Aragorn would never know his father; in {{TA|2933|n}}, Arathorn went hunting [[orcs]], but was shot through the eye and killed. Gilraen took their son to [[Rivendell]] to be fostered by [[Elrond]].
Indeed, [[Third Age 2930|the next year]], [[Arador]], Arathorn's father, was slain by [[hill-trolls]], and Arathorn became Chieftain. A year later, Gilraen bore him a son, whom they named [[Aragorn]]. Young Aragorn would never know his father; in {{TA|2933|n}}, Arathorn went hunting [[orcs]] with [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], but was shot through the eye and killed. Gilraen took their son to [[Rivendell]] to be fostered by [[Elrond]].


Arathorn II served as [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] for just three years. He was succeeded by his only son, who would become [[Aragorn|Chieftain Aragorn II]], and in time King Elessar of the [[Reunited Kingdom of the Dúnedain]].<ref name="Av"/>
Arathorn II served as [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] for just three years. He was succeeded by his only son, who would become [[Aragorn|Chieftain Aragorn II]], and in time King Elessar of the [[Reunited Kingdom of the Dúnedain]].<ref name="Av"/>
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In a [[Letter 347|letter]] dated [[1972]], [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] gave the name the meaning "Eagle King" (from ''[[aran]]'' "king" and ''[[thoron]]'' "eagle").<ref>{{L|347}}</ref>  
In a [[Letter 347|letter]] dated [[1972]], [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] gave the name the meaning "Eagle King" (from ''[[aran]]'' "king" and ''[[thoron]]'' "eagle").<ref>{{L|347}}</ref>  


However, in work written in the late 50's, Tolkien gave "Steadfast King" (from ''[[aran]]'' "king" and ''[[thorn]]'' "steadfast") instead.<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], "Words, Phrases & Passages in 'The Lord of the Rings'", ''[[Parma Eldalamberon 17]]'', page 113</ref>
However, in work written in the late 50's, Tolkien gave "Steadfast King" (from ''[[aran]]'' "king" and ''[[thorn]]'' "steadfast") instead.<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], "Words, Phrases & Passages in 'The Lord of the Rings'", ''[[Parma Eldalamberon 17]]'', page 113 entry S '''Turgond-'''</ref>


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== Genealogy ==
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This article is about the father of Aragorn. For the earlier Chieftain, see Arathorn I.
Arathorn II
Arnorian
Born of Hope - Arathorn.jpg
Arathorn from Born of Hope
Biographical Information
TitlesChieftain of the Dúnedain
LanguageSindarin, Westron
BirthT.A. 2873
RuleT.A. 2930 - 2933
DeathT.A. 2933 (aged 60)
Family
HouseHouse of Isildur
ParentageArador
SpouseGilraen
ChildrenAragorn
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Arathorn II
"Arathorn is a stern man [...] and will be chieftain sooner than men looked for; yet my heart forbodes that he will be short-lived."
― Dírhael[1]

Arathorn II (T.A. 2873[2] - 2933,[3] died aged 60) was the fifteenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain and succeeded his father, Arador, when he was killed in 2930. He was the father of Aragorn II, King of the Reunited Kingdom.

History[edit | edit source]

In the last year of his father's reign as Chieftain, in T.A. 2929, Arathorn sought Gilraen as his wife. She was only twenty-two, so her father, Dírhael, opposed the marriage. He also warned that Arathorn would not live long. Yet Ivorwen, Gilraen's mother, was gifted with foresight and perceived that hope would be born from their marriage for the people of the Dúnedain.[1] Thus, Gilraen and Arathorn were married in 2929.[4]

Indeed, the next year, Arador, Arathorn's father, was slain by hill-trolls, and Arathorn became Chieftain. A year later, Gilraen bore him a son, whom they named Aragorn. Young Aragorn would never know his father; in 2933, Arathorn went hunting orcs with Elladan and Elrohir, but was shot through the eye and killed. Gilraen took their son to Rivendell to be fostered by Elrond.

Arathorn II served as Chieftain of the Dúnedain for just three years. He was succeeded by his only son, who would become Chieftain Aragorn II, and in time King Elessar of the Reunited Kingdom of the Dúnedain.[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Arathorn was likely named after his ancestor, Arathorn I. There have been two explanations for the name:

In a letter dated 1972, Tolkien gave the name the meaning "Eagle King" (from aran "king" and thoron "eagle").[5]

However, in work written in the late 50's, Tolkien gave "Steadfast King" (from aran "king" and thorn "steadfast") instead.[6]

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

 
 
House of Isildur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arathorn I
2693 - 2848†
 
 
 
House of Isildur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Argonui
2757 - 2912
 
unknown
childNB
 
Gilbarad
b. T.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arador
2820 - 2930†
 
Dírhael
b. T.A.
 
Ivorwen
b. T.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARATHORN II
2873 - 2933†
 
 
 
Gilraen
2907 - 3007
 
 
 
Elrond
b. F.A. 532
 
Celebrían
b. around S.A. 300
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aragorn II Elessar
T.A. 2931 - Fo.A. 120
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arwen
T.A. 241 - Fo.A. 121
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eldarion
Fo.A. 1 - around 220
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
unknown
daughters
 
 
 

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
  5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 347, (dated 17 December 1972)
  6. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases & Passages in 'The Lord of the Rings'", Parma Eldalamberon 17, page 113 entry S Turgond-
Arathorn II
House of Isildur
Cadet branch of House of Elros
Born: T.A. 2873 Died: T.A. 2933
Preceded by:
Arador		38th Heir of Isildur
T.A. 2930 - T.A. 2933		Followed by:
Aragorn II
15th Chieftain of the Dúnedain
T.A. 2930 - T.A. 2933


The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
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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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