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'''Beleg''' ([[Third Age|T.A]] 811 - 1029, died aged 218) was the second king of [[Arthedain]]. | '''Beleg''' ([[Third Age|T.A]] 811 - 1029, died aged 218) was the second king of [[Arthedain]]. | ||
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== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
His name means | His name means "great' or "large", which may be a reference to his stature (although he may simply be named after the famous [[Elf]] of the [[First Age]] who shared this name, [[Beleg|Beleg Strongbow]]). | ||
== Genealogy == | == Genealogy == | ||
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[[Celepharn]] | [[Celepharn]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:37, 19 November 2010
Beleg | |
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Arnorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Position | King of Arthedain |
Birth | T.A. 811 |
Rule | T.A. 946 - T.A. 1029 |
Death | T.A. 1029 |
Family | |
Parentage | Amlaith |
Children | Mallor |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Beleg (T.A 811 - 1029, died aged 218) was the second king of Arthedain.
History
Beleg inherited the throne from his father, the founder of the kingdom, Amlaith of Fornost, in T.A. 946.
Beleg ruled Arthedain for eighty-three years, and was succeeded by his son Mallor upon his death in 1029.
Etymology
His name means "great' or "large", which may be a reference to his stature (although he may simply be named after the famous Elf of the First Age who shared this name, Beleg Strongbow).
Genealogy
Isildur : : : Amlaith | | BELEG | | Mallor | | Celepharn
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers
Preceded by: Amlaith |
2nd King of Arthedain T.A. 946 - T.A. 1029 |
Followed by: Mallor |