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{{disambig-two|the [[Kings of Gondor|King]] of [[Gondor]]|grandfather of [[Castamir|Castamir the Usurper]]|[[Calimehtar (son of Calmacil)]]}}
{{disambig-two|the [[Kings of Gondor|King]] of [[Gondor]]|grandfather of [[Castamir|Castamir the Usurper]]|[[Calimehtar (son of Calmacil)]]}}
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'''Calimehtar''' became the thirtieth [[King of Gondor]] in [[Third Age 1856]] after his father [[Narmacil II]] was killed by the [[Wainriders]].
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}}'''Calimehtar''' ({{TA|1736}}<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}</ref> - {{TA|1936|n}},<ref>{{App|South}}</ref> aged 200 years) was the thirtieth [[King of Gondor]].


He gained fame by avenging his father's death in a battle at [[Dagorlad]] in [[Third Age 1899|1899]]. The help of the rebelling people of [[Rhovanion (Realm)|Rhovanion]] (under [[Easterlings|Easterling]] rule at that time) was essential for the great victory Gondor won.
==History==
Calimehtar's father, [[Narmacil II]], had died in {{TA|1856}} in the [[Battle of the Plains]].<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref> Determined to avenge this defeat, Calimehtar was preparing for war when messengers came to him from [[Marhwini]] (of the [[Northmen]]) warning him of plans by the [[Wainriders]] to raid [[Calenardhon]] across the [[Undeeps]].  However, the messengers also informed Calimehtar that a revolt of those enslaved after the Battle of the Plains was being prepared and would erupt should the Wainriders become involved in war.


He died in [[Third Age 1936|1936]] and was succeeded by his son [[Ondoher]].
As quickly as he could in {{TA|1899}} Calimehtar led an army north from [[Ithilien]], making sure that the enemy knew of his movements.  Gathering all of their available strength, the Wainriders came down to meet him and the King gave way before them, drawing them away from their homes.  A battle developed upon the [[Dagorlad]] which seemed in doubt until upon the flank and rear of the Wainriders fell Calimehtar's horsemen joined with a great ''[[éored]]'' let by Marhwini. Calimehtar's and Marhwini's victory was overwhelming and Gondor enjoyed a respite from war for 45 years.<ref name="Cirion">{{UT|Cirion}}</ref>


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{{familytree| | | | |OND| | | | | |DTR| |SIR|OND=[[Ondoher]] †|DTR=Daughter|SIR=[[Siriondil (son of Calimmacil)|Siriondil]]}}
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[[Category:Rulers of Gondor]]
[[Category:Rulers of Gondor]]

Revision as of 15:50, 29 December 2013

This article is about the King of Gondor. For the grandfather of Castamir the Usurper, see Calimehtar (son of Calmacil).
Calimehtar
Gondorian
Biographical Information
TitlesKing of Gondor
LocationGondor
LanguageWestron
BirthT.A. 1736
RuleT.A. 1856 - 1936 (80 years)
DeathT.A. 1936 (aged 200)
Family
HouseHouse of Anárion
ParentageNarmacil II
ChildrenOndoher, Unnamed daughter
Physical Description
GenderMale

Calimehtar (T.A. 1736[1] - 1936,[2] aged 200 years) was the thirtieth King of Gondor.

History

Calimehtar's father, Narmacil II, had died in T.A. 1856 in the Battle of the Plains.[3] Determined to avenge this defeat, Calimehtar was preparing for war when messengers came to him from Marhwini (of the Northmen) warning him of plans by the Wainriders to raid Calenardhon across the Undeeps. However, the messengers also informed Calimehtar that a revolt of those enslaved after the Battle of the Plains was being prepared and would erupt should the Wainriders become involved in war.

As quickly as he could in T.A. 1899 Calimehtar led an army north from Ithilien, making sure that the enemy knew of his movements. Gathering all of their available strength, the Wainriders came down to meet him and the King gave way before them, drawing them away from their homes. A battle developed upon the Dagorlad which seemed in doubt until upon the flank and rear of the Wainriders fell Calimehtar's horsemen joined with a great éored let by Marhwini. Calimehtar's and Marhwini's victory was overwhelming and Gondor enjoyed a respite from war for 45 years.[4]

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Telumehtar
Umbardacil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Narmacil II
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arciryas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CALIMEHTAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calimmacil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ondoher
 
 
 
 
 
Daughter
 
Siriondil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Artamir
 
Faramir
 
Fíriel
 
Minohtar[4]
 
Eärnil II
 


References

Calimehtar
House of Anárion
Born: T.A. 1736 Died: T.A. 1936
Preceded by:
Narmacil II
30th King of Gondor
T.A. 1856 - 1936
Followed by:
Ondoher