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'''King of Nargothrond''' was a title begun by [[Finrod Felagund]], who founded the citadel and realm of [[Nargothrond]] in [[West Beleriand]].  After his loss, the Kingship passed to his nephew [[Orodreth of Nargothrond|Orodreth]], who held that title until he perished in the [[Sack of Nargothrond]]. If this title had survived, [[Gil-galad]] would have been next in line, being the son of Orodreth.
'''King of Nargothrond''' was the ruler of the city and [[Kingdom of Nargothrond|its kingdom]]. The King sat in the throne of [[Nargothrond]] and wore a silver crown.<ref name=beren>{{S|Beren}}</ref>


The title begun by [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]], who founded the citadel and realm of Nargothrond. Finrod was overlord of all the [[Elves]] of [[West Beleriand]] (except the [[Falathrim]], who were [[Sindar]] and ruled by [[Cirdan]]).<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> He later gave his silver crown to [[Orodreth]] in order to leave and fulfill his oath to [[Beren]].<ref name=beren/>
==See also==
*[[Lord of Nargothrond]]
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[[Category:Rulers in Beleriand]]
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Revision as of 09:05, 21 February 2021

King of Nargothrond was the ruler of the city and its kingdom. The King sat in the throne of Nargothrond and wore a silver crown.[1]

The title begun by Finrod Felagund, who founded the citadel and realm of Nargothrond. Finrod was overlord of all the Elves of West Beleriand (except the Falathrim, who were Sindar and ruled by Cirdan).[2] He later gave his silver crown to Orodreth in order to leave and fulfill his oath to Beren.[1]

See also

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