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'''Warden of Westmarch''' was a title granted by [[Thain]] [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin I]], to [[Fastred of Greenholm]] in [[Fourth Age 34]].<ref>{{App|Later}}</ref> | |||
[[Category: Titles]] | The title was hereditary, passed by Fastred to his son [[Elfstan Fairbairn]], and associated from then on with the [[Fairbairn Family|Fairbairns of the Towers]]. They held the heirloom of the [[Red Book of Westmarch|Red Book]].<ref>{{App|Gamgee}}</ref> | ||
It is unknown if the Warden was just a title, or also had any offices of responsibilities. | |||
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Revision as of 14:02, 26 September 2014
Warden of Westmarch was a title granted by Thain Peregrin I, to Fastred of Greenholm in Fourth Age 34.[1]
The title was hereditary, passed by Fastred to his son Elfstan Fairbairn, and associated from then on with the Fairbairns of the Towers. They held the heirloom of the Red Book.[2]
It is unknown if the Warden was just a title, or also had any offices of responsibilities.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "Later Events Concerning the Members of the Fellowship of the Ring"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"