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'''Aldor''' ([[Third Age 2544]] – [[Third Age 2645]], aged 101 years) was the second son of King [[Brego]] of [[Rohan]]. | {{rohirrim infobox | ||
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'''Aldor the Old''' ([[Third Age 2544]] – [[Third Age 2645]], aged 101 years) was the second son of King [[Brego]] of [[Rohan]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
His elder brother [[Baldor]] had been lost while attempting to pass the [[Paths of the Dead]], and so Aldor succeeded his father to become the third King of Rohan. He was just twenty-six years old when he came to the throne, and his reign of seventy-five years was the longest in the annals of the Mark. On account of his great | His elder brother [[Baldor]] had been lost while attempting to pass the [[Paths of the Dead]], and so Aldor succeeded his father to become the third King of Rohan. He was just twenty-six years old when he came to the throne, and his reign of seventy-five years was the longest in the annals of the Mark. On account of his great age he was often referred to as Aldor the Old. | ||
Aldor was the founder of a golden age in Rohan's history. In his time, the [[Rohirrim]] increased greatly in numbers, and he succeeded in driving all the [[Dunlendings]] from his realm. Aldor had many children, of which the three eldest were daughters. It was his fourth child, [[Fréa]], who succeeded him as King, but due to Aldor's long life, Fréa had to wait until he was himself seventy-five years old before he became [[Lord of the Mark]]. | Aldor was the founder of a golden age in Rohan's history. In his time, the [[Rohirrim]] increased greatly in numbers, and he succeeded in driving all the [[Dunlendings]] from his realm. Aldor had many children, of which the three eldest were daughters. It was his fourth child, [[Fréa]], who succeeded him as King, but due to Aldor's long life, Fréa had to wait until he was himself seventy-five years old before he became [[Lord of the Mark]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:28, 11 November 2010
| Aldor | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Position | King of Rohan |
| Birth | T.A. 2544 |
| Rule | T.A. 2570 – T.A. 2645 |
| Death | T.A. 2645 |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Brego |
| Children | Three daughters, Fréa |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Aldor |
Aldor the Old (Third Age 2544 – Third Age 2645, aged 101 years) was the second son of King Brego of Rohan.
History
His elder brother Baldor had been lost while attempting to pass the Paths of the Dead, and so Aldor succeeded his father to become the third King of Rohan. He was just twenty-six years old when he came to the throne, and his reign of seventy-five years was the longest in the annals of the Mark. On account of his great age he was often referred to as Aldor the Old.
Aldor was the founder of a golden age in Rohan's history. In his time, the Rohirrim increased greatly in numbers, and he succeeded in driving all the Dunlendings from his realm. Aldor had many children, of which the three eldest were daughters. It was his fourth child, Fréa, who succeeded him as King, but due to Aldor's long life, Fréa had to wait until he was himself seventy-five years old before he became Lord of the Mark.
Etymology
Aldor seems to come from the Old English ealdor, meaning "Prince, Chief, Lord".[1] It is also possible that his name means "elder" (cf. Orald) consistent to his longevity.[2]
References
- ↑ James W. Bright (ed.), James W. Bright's Glossary of the Anglo-Saxon Language
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, The Giving of Names p.214
| Preceded by: Brego |
3rd King of Rohan T.A. 2570 – T.A. 2645 |
Followed by: Fréa |
