Náin II

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Náin (II)
Dwarf
Family
ParentageÓin
Physical Description
GenderMale

Náin II (Third Age 2338 – 2585, aged 247 years) was a King of Durin's folk who ruled for 97 years, from 2488 to 2585. He was the successor to Óin. He led the Dwarves of Durin while they lived in the Grey Mountains. Late in his reign dragons came south out of the Forodwaith to trouble the Dwarves. Náin had two children, Dáin and Borin. Dáin succeeded him as King of Durin's folk, becoming King Dáin I.

Genealogy

          Óin 
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        NÁIN II
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    _______|_______
   |               |
   |               |
 Dáin I          Borin

Preceded by:
Óin
King of Durin's Folk
III 2488 – 2585
Followed by:
Dáin I