Fréaláf

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Fréaláf Hildeson
Rohir
Biographical Information
PositionKing of Rohan
BirthT.A. 2726
RuleT.A. 2759T.A. 2798
DeathT.A. 2798
Family
ParentageHild
ChildrenBrytta Léofa
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Fréaláf Hildeson

Fréaláf Hildeson (Third Age 2726Third Age 2798, aged 72 years) was the tenth King of Rohan, and the first King of the second line.

History

Fréaláf was the son of Hild, and thus the sister-son of Helm Hammerhand. He became king after Helm was killed in the siege of the Hornburg in Third Age 2759.

Fréaláf led a daring raid that recaptured Edoras, and managed to reclaim it. He eventually drove the Dunlendings back across the rivers Isen and Adorn, freeing all of Rohan.

At his coronation the Wizard Saruman suddenly appeared after years of absence. Saruman offered Fréaláf his support and friendship. On Fréaláf's advice, Beren, Steward of Gondor, lent Saruman the keys to Orthanc, giving him Isengard to dwell in on the condition that he must protect it from another conquest by the Dunlendings.

He ruled for 39 years, and was succeeded by his son Brytta Léofa at his death in 2798.[1]

Etymology

In Old English Fréaláf means "surviving lord" (consisting of frēa + lāf).[2]

References

Preceded by:
Helm
10th King of Rohan
T.A. 2759T.A. 2798
Followed by:
Brytta