Argonui

Argonui (T.A. 2757^[1] - 2912,^[2] died aged 155) was the thirteenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain.

[edit] History

Argonui succeeded his father, Arathorn I, in 2848.^[2]

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.^[3]

In the last year of his reign, great floods devastated Enedwaith and Minhiriath leaving Tharbad ruined and deserted.^[3]

Argonui died in 2912, after having ruled for 64 years, and was followed by his, son Arador.^[2]

[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] Genealogy

[edit] References

1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"