Aldor

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This article is about the third king of Rohan. For the film character, see Aldor (film character).
Aldor
Rohir
Lída Holubová - The House of Eorl - Aldor the Old.jpg
"The House of Eorl - Aldor the Old" by Lída Holubová
Biographical Information
Other names"the Old"
TitlesKing of Rohan
LocationRohan
LanguageRohanese and Westron
BirthT.A. 2544
RuleT.A. 25702645 (75 years)
DeathT.A. 2645 (aged 101)
Family
HouseHouse of Eorl
ParentageBrego
SiblingsBaldor and Eofor
ChildrenThree unnamed daughters, Fréa
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Aldor

Aldor the Old (Third Age 25442645, aged 101 years) was the third King of Rohan.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Aldor was the second son of King Brego, but became the heir to the throne when his older brother Baldor vanished in T.A. 2569, in an attempt to tread the Paths of the Dead. His father Brego died of grief in 2570 so Aldor then became the King of Rohan. He reigned for seventy-five years, the longest of any ruler of Rohan, and became known as Aldor the Old.

During his reign the population of the Rohirrim increased. The remaining Dunlendings east of the Isen River were either driven out or subdued, and Harrowdale and other valleys in the Ered Nimrais were settled.

Aldor had three daughters before his first son, Fréa, was born.[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Aldor is an Old English name.[2] It means "chief, prince",[2][3] or "elder, parent".[2][4]

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

 
 
 
 
Eorl
2485 - 2545
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brego
2512 - 2570
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Baldor
d. 2570
 
ALDOR
2544 - 2645
 
Eofor
unknown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
three daughters
unknown
 
Fréa
2570 - 2659
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fréawine
2594 - 2680
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Éomund
d. 3002


Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]

The Lord of the Rings Online tapestry: Aldor the Old drives the Dunlendings out of the Westfold

2012: The Lord of the Rings Online:: A tapestry depicting Aldor the Old is found in Meduseld and can be acquired for use in players' housing.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl", "The Kings of the Mark"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 643
  3. James W. Bright (ed.), James W. Bright's Glossary of the Anglo-Saxon Language
  4. Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "The Giving of Names", p. 214 consistent with Aldor's longevity
Aldor
House of Eorl
Born: T.A. 2544 Died: T.A. 2645
Preceded by:
Brego
3rd King of Rohan
T.A. 25702645
Followed by:
Fréa


Kings of Rohan
First Line: Eorl the Young (T.A. 2510 - 2545) · Brego (2545 - 2570) · Aldor the Old (2570 - 2645) · Fréa (2645 - 2659) · Fréawine (2659 - 2680) · Goldwine (2680 - 2699) · Déor (2699 - 2718) · Gram (2718 - 2741) · Helm Hammerhand (2741 - 2759)
Second Line: Fréaláf Hildeson (2759 - 2798) · Brytta Léofa (2798 - 2842) · Walda (2842 - 2851) · Folca the Hunter (2851 - 2864) · Folcwine (2864 - 2903) · Fengel (2903 - 2953) · Thengel (2953 - 2980) · Théoden Ednew (2980 - 3019)
Third Line: Éomer Éadig (T.A. 3019 - Fo.A. 63) · Elfwine the Fair (63 - unknown)