Vidumavi

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Vidumavi
Man
Biographical Information
Other namesGaladwen
DeathT.A. 1344
Physical Description
GenderFemale
GalleryImages of Vidumavi

Vidumavi, also known as Galadwen (died T.A. 1344 was the daughter of Vidugavia, the King of Rhovanion.[1]

History

Vidumavi married the Gondorian Prince Valacar when he was on a diplomatic mission in Rhovanion.[1]

She was, as the Dúnedain of Gondor feared, short-lived (dying in 1344 of the Third Age,[2] before Valacar became king), but she succeeded in bearing Valacar a son, the future King Eldacar. Because of Eldacar's short-lived, non-Dúnadan mother, many Gondorians were unwilling to accept him as king, leading to the disastrous Kin-strife.[1]

Etymology

Widumavi is a Gothic name meaning "Wood-maiden".[3] Galadwen is a Sindarin name with the same meaning.[2]

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