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Argonui

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Argonui
Biographical information
Date of birthIII 2757
Ascended throneIII 2848
Date of deathIII 2912
Age at death155
Realms ruledRangers
Physical description
RaceMen
GenderMale
Argonui (T.A. 2757 - 2912, died aged 155) was the thirteenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, he succeeded his father, Arathorn I, when he was killed by wolves in 2848

During Argonui's rule, in 2850, Gandalf entered Dol Guldur and discovered that it was Sauron who dwelt there and not one of the Nazgûl. Sauron is gathering all rings, news of the One Ring and of Isildur's Heir to him. He finds Thráin II who gives him the map and key before dieing. In 2851 Gandalf urged the White Council to attack Dol Guldur and drive out Sauron - Saruman over-ruled him.

Another important event which happened during Argonui's rule - although its importance wouldn't be known for many years - was the birth of Bilbo Baggins in 2890 to Bungo Baggins and Belladonna Took, daughter of the Old Took.

Towards the end of his rule, in 2911, the Fell Winter began with the Brandywine freezing over. This was a catalyst for White Wolves invading Eriador from the North.

In the last year of his reign, great floods devastate Enedwaith and Minhiriath leaving Tharbad ruined and deserted.

Argonui died in 2912, after having ruled for 64 years, and was followed by his, son Arador.

[edit] Genealogy

  Isildur
     :
     :
 Arathorn I
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  ARGONUI
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  Arador
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     |
Arathorn II

[edit] Etymology

Argonui's name is Sindarin and meaning "Valourious King" coming from the prefix ar- meaning "royal, king", and conui (from caun meaning valour, and ui an adjectival ending) becoming lenited to gonui meaning "valour". Conui can also be considered to mean "commanding".

[edit] Titles

Preceded by:
Arathorn I 		13th Chieftain of the Dúnedain
III 2848 - 2912 		Followed by:
Arador

The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
Kings of Arnor: Elendil | Isildur | Valandil | Eldacar | Arantar | Tarcil | Tarondor | Valandur | Elendur | Eärendur

Kings of Arthedain: Amlaith | Beleg | Mallor | Celepharn | Celebrindor | Malvegil | Argeleb I | Arveleg I | Araphor | Argeleb II | Arvegil | Arveleg II | Araval | Araphant | Arvedui

Chieftains of the Dúnedain: Aranarth | Arahael | Aranuir | Aravir | Aragorn I | Araglas | Arahad I | Aragost | Aravorn | Arahad II | Arassuil | Arathorn I | Argonui | Arador | Arathorn II | Aragorn II
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