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:I'd say yes. It looks like a sound educated guess. On the other hand Foster's Guide suggests a century later for some reason. Your educated guess is as good as his. [[User:Sage|Sage]] 12:06, 21 December 2014 (UTC)
:I'd say yes. It looks like a sound educated guess. On the other hand Foster's Guide suggests a century later for some reason. Your educated guess is as good as his. [[User:Sage|Sage]] 12:06, 21 December 2014 (UTC)
::Foster is not a primary source - can we stop regarding it as if it is? It's not been updated in 35 years! --{{User:Mith/sig}} 23:09, 21 December 2014 (UTC)

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Date of Birth

As Calimmacil was the son of the younger brother of Narmacil II, who was born TA 1684, wouldn't it be safe to write that Calimmacil was born "18th c. TA"? At least not "Mid TA"!

--Earendilyon 07:26, 21 December 2014 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I'd say yes. It looks like a sound educated guess. On the other hand Foster's Guide suggests a century later for some reason. Your educated guess is as good as his. Sage 12:06, 21 December 2014 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Foster is not a primary source - can we stop regarding it as if it is? It's not been updated in 35 years! --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 23:09, 21 December 2014 (UTC)Reply[reply]