Atanatar II

The name Atanatar refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Atanatar (disambiguation).

Atanatar II
Gondorian
Biographical Information
Position	King of Gondor
Birth	T.A. 977
Rule	T.A. 1149 - T.A. 1226
Death	T.A. 1226, aged 249 years
Family
Parentage	Hyarmendacil I
Children	Narmacil I, Calmacil
Physical Description
Gender	Male
Gallery	Images of Atanatar II

Atanatar II (Q, pron. [aˈtanatar]; Third Age 977 – 1226, aged 249 years) succeeded his father Hyarmendacil I in Third Age 1149 was the sixteenth King of Gondor. He was known as Atanatar II Alcarin (Alcarin means "Glorious"; pron. [ˈalkarin], stem Alcarinqu-), for Gondor enjoyed its greatest wealth and power under him.

History

His wealth was so great that historians remarked that "precious stones are pebbles in Gondor for children to play with."

The deeds of Atanatar were not as "glorious" as his nickname would indicate. He made no effort to expand or maintain the power of his father and the guard on Mordor was neglected. Therefore his reign is seen as the start of Gondor's decline before the War of the Ring.

He was succeeded by his son Narmacil I in 1226.

Preceded by: Hyarmendacil I

16th King of Gondor III 1149 – 1226

Followed by: Narmacil I