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'''Valandil''' ([[Second Age|S.E.]] 3430 [[Third Age|T.A.]] 249, died aged 260 years) was the third [[Kings of Arnor|King of Arnor]], succeed his father, [[High King of the Dúnedain|High King]] [[Isildur]], when he was killed in the [[Battle of the Gladden Fields]] in T.A. 2.  
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'''Valandil''' ({{SA|3430}}<ref name="Elendil">{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 192</ref> {{TA|249}}<ref name="north">{{App|North}}</ref>) was the third [[Kings of Arnor|King of Arnor]], succeeding his father, [[High King of the Dúnedain|High King]] [[Isildur]], after he and Valandil's older brothers were killed in the [[Disaster of the Gladden Fields]] in {{TA|2}}.  


Valandil was the youngest of the four sons of Isildur, but because the other three were also killed in the Battle of Gladden Fields, it was Valandil who inherited the kingshipValandil was only a child at the time of the [[War of the Last Alliance|Last Alliance]], so he didn't go to battle, but remained in [[Rivendell]].  
==History==
Valandil was the youngest of the four sons of Isildur, born in the same year that the [[Last Alliance of Elves and Men]] was formedSince he was only one year old when the host of [[Gil-galad]] and [[Elendil]] marched forth, he remained with his mother in [[Rivendell]].<ref name="Elendil"/>


Before he was slain, Isildur divided the lineages of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. While he had been High King of both realms, his nephew [[Meneldil]] would become [[Kings of Gondor|King of Gondor]] and his sons would rule Arnor. With the death of his father and brothers, Valandil became heir to the throne of Arnor. However, Valandil was only 13 years old, and would wait until he was 21 to become the king.
Before he was slain, Isildur became king of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. While he had been High King of both realms, he committed the rule of Gondor to his nephew [[Meneldil]]<ref>{{UT|Gladden}}</ref> who would become [[Kings of Gondor|King of Gondor]]. With the death of his father and brothers, Valandil became heir to the throne of Arnor. However, since Valandil was only 13 years old, he would wait until he was 21 to become the king (in {{TA|10}}).<ref name="Elendil"/>


He ruled longer than any other king in the North or South kingdom - 239 years. When he died in 249, he was succeeded by his son, [[Eldacar (King of Arnor)|Eldacar]].
He ruled longer than any other king in the North or South kingdoms - 239 years. When he died in {{TA|249|n}}, he was succeeded by his son, [[Eldacar (King of Arnor)|Eldacar]].<ref name="north"/>
 
== Genealogy ==
                          [[Elendil]]
                              |
                  -----------|----------
                  |                      |
                  |                      |
              [[Isildur]]                [[Anárion]]
                  |
    -------------|--------------
    |        |        |        |
    |        |        |        |
[[Elendur (son of Isildur)|Elendur]]  [[Aratan]]  [[Ciryon]]    '''VALANDIL'''
                                |
                                |
                              [[Eldacar (King of Arnor)|Eldacar]]


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Valandil's name is [[Quenya]] for "Devoted to the Valar", from ''[[Valar]]'', and the suffix ''[[-ndil]]'', meaning "devoted to, servant of". It was likely he was named after his ancester [[Valandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Valandil]], the first [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]].
Valandil's name is [[Quenya]] for "Friend of the Valar", from ''[[Valar|Vala]]'', and the suffix ''[[-ndil]]'', meaning "friend". It was likely he was named after his ancester [[Valandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Valandil]], the first [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]].


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Revision as of 13:23, 12 October 2015

The name Valandil refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Valandil (disambiguation).
Valandil
Arnorian
Edward Johnson - Valandil.jpg
"Valandil" by Edward Johsnon
Biographical Information
TitlesKing of Arnor
LocationArnor
LanguageSindarin, Westron
BirthS.A. 3430
RuleT.A. 10 - 249
DeathT.A. 249 (aged 260)
Family
HouseHouse of Isildur
ParentageIsildur
SiblingsElendur, Aratan and Ciryon
ChildrenEldacar
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Valandil

Valandil (S.A. 3430[1]T.A. 249[2]) was the third King of Arnor, succeeding his father, High King Isildur, after he and Valandil's older brothers were killed in the Disaster of the Gladden Fields in T.A. 2.

History

Valandil was the youngest of the four sons of Isildur, born in the same year that the Last Alliance of Elves and Men was formed. Since he was only one year old when the host of Gil-galad and Elendil marched forth, he remained with his mother in Rivendell.[1]

Before he was slain, Isildur became king of Arnor and Gondor. While he had been High King of both realms, he committed the rule of Gondor to his nephew Meneldil[3] who would become King of Gondor. With the death of his father and brothers, Valandil became heir to the throne of Arnor. However, since Valandil was only 13 years old, he would wait until he was 21 to become the king (in T.A. 10).[1]

He ruled longer than any other king in the North or South kingdoms - 239 years. When he died in 249, he was succeeded by his son, Eldacar.[2]

Etymology

Valandil's name is Quenya for "Friend of the Valar", from Vala, and the suffix -ndil, meaning "friend". It was likely he was named after his ancester Valandil, the first Lord of Andúnië.

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elendil
S.A. 3119 - 3441
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Isildur
S.A. 3209 - T.A. 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anárion
S.A. 3219 - 3440
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elendur
S.A. 3299 - T.A. 2
 
Aratan
S.A. 3339 - T.A. 2
 
Ciryon
S.A. 3379 - T.A. 2
 
VALANDIL
S.A. 3430 - T.A. 249
 
Kings of
Gondor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eldacar
T.A. 87 - 339
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arantar
T.A. 185 - 435
 
 
 
 

References

Valandil
House of Isildur
Cadet branch of House of Elros
Born: S.A. 3430 Died: T.A. 249
None
New position
1st Heir of Isildur
T.A. 2 - 249
Followed by:
Eldacar
Preceded by:
Isildur
3rd King of Arnor
T.A. 10 - 249


The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
Kings of Arnor: Elendil (S.A. 3320 - 3441) · Isildur (S.A. 3441 - T.A. 2) · Valandil (T.A. 2 - 249) · Eldacar (249 - 339) · Arantar (339 - 435) · Tarcil (435 - 515) · Tarondor (515 - 602) · Valandur (602 - 652) · Elendur (652 - 777) · Eärendur (777 - 861)
Kings of Arthedain: Amlaith (861 - 946) · Beleg (946 - 1029) · Mallor (1029 - 1110) · Celepharn (1110 - 1191) · Celebrindor (1191 - 1272) · Malvegil (1272 - 1349) · Argeleb I (1349 - 1356) · Arveleg I (1356 - 1409) · Araphor (1409 - 1589) · Argeleb II (1589 - 1670) · Arvegil (1670 - 1743) · Arveleg II (1743 - 1813) · Araval (1813 - 1891) · Araphant (1891 - 1964) · Arvedui (1964 - 1975) ·
Chieftains of the Dúnedain: Aranarth (1975 - 2106) · Arahael (2106 - 2177) · Aranuir (2177 - 2247) · Aravir (2247 - 2319) · Aragorn I (2319 - 2327) · Araglas (2327 - 2455) · Arahad I (2455 - 2523) · Aragost (2523 - 2588) · Aravorn (2588 - 2654) · Arahad II (2654 - 2719) · Arassuil (2719 - 2784) · Arathorn I (2784 - 2848) · Argonui (2848 - 2912) · Arador (2912 - 2930) · Arathorn II (2930 - 2933) · Aragorn II (2933 - 3019)
Kings of Arnor: Elessar (T.A. 3019 - Fo.A. 120) · Eldarion (Fo.A. 120 onwards)