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Arahad II

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This article is about the tenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain. For the seventh Chieftain, see Arahad I.
Arnorian
Biographical Information
PositionChieftain of the Dúnedain
Date of birthT.A. 2563
Years of ruleT.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719
Death (age and date)T.A. 2719
Personal Information
GenderMale
ParentageAravorn

Arahad II (Third Age 2563 - Third Age 2719, died aged 156) was the tenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, following his father, Aravorn, when he died in Third Age 2654.

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History

During his rule, the hobbits of the Shire flourished under the protection of the Rangers, with Tobold Hornblower planting the first pipe-weed in the Southfarthing, and the tenth Thain, Isengrim Took II, started digging the Great Smials.

Arahad died in 2719, after having ruled for 65 years, and was followed by his son, Arassuil.

Etymology

The etymology of Arahad's name is uncertain, but it likely he was named after his great-grandfather, Arahad I. For a discussion on the meaning of the name, see Arahad I - Etymology.

Genealogy

Isildur
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aravorn
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARAHAD II
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arassuil
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arathorn I
 


References

Preceded by:
Aravorn
10th Chieftain of the Dúnedain
T.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719
Followed by:
Arassuil

The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
Kings of Arnor:  Elendil · Isildur · Valandil · Eldacar · Arantar · Tarcil · Tarondor · Valandur · Elendur · Eärendur
Kings of Arthedain:  Amlaith · Beleg · Mallor · Celepharn · Celebrindor · Malvegil · Argeleb I · Arveleg I · Araphor · Argeleb II · Arvegil · Arveleg II · Araval · Araphant · Arvedui
Chieftains of the Dúnedain:  Aranarth · Arahael · Aranuir · Aravir · Aragorn I · Araglas · Arahad I · Aragost · Aravorn · Arahad II · Arassuil · Arathorn I · Argonui · Arador · Arathorn II · Aragorn II