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Gram

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This article is about the King of Rohan. For the the mountain, see Mount Gram.
Gram
Rohir
Biographical Information
PositionKing of Rohan
BirthT.A. 2668
RuleT.A. 2718-T.A. 2741
DeathT.A. 2741
Family
ParentageDéor
ChildrenHelm Hammerhand, Hild
Physical Description
GenderMale

Gram (Third Age 2668Third Age 2741, aged 73 years) was the eighth King of Rohan.

[edit] History

Gram was the son of Déor and father of Helm Hammerhand and Hild. His reign was a time of warfare with the Dunlendings, who had occupied Isengard during his father's time, and continued to raid and harass the Rohirrim.[1]

[edit] Etymology

Gram in Old English means "fierce, grim".

[edit] References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl"
Preceded by:
Déor
8th King of Rohan
T.A. 2718-T.A. 2741
Followed by:
Helm