Arathorn I
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| Arathorn | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Ascended throne | T.A. 2784 |
| Date of death | T.A. 2848 |
| Realms ruled | Rangers of the North |
| Physical Description | |
| Race | Men |
| Gender | Male |
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Arathorn I was the twelth Chieftain of the Dúnedain.
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History
Arathorn succeeded his father, Arassuil, on his death in 2784. Arathorn died in 2848; he was succeeded by his son, Argonui.[1]
Etymology
Two etymologies for "Arathorn" exist. The first, written shortly after the publication of The Lord of the Rings, gave "Steadfast King" (from aran "king" and thorn "steadfast").[2] A later etymology gave the meaning of the name as "Eagle King" (from aran "king" and thoron "eagle").[3]
Genealogy
| Isildur | |||||||||
| Arassuil | |||||||||
| ARATHORN I | |||||||||
| Argonui | |||||||||
| Arador | |||||||||
| Preceded by: Arassuil |
12th Chieftain of the Dúnedain Third Age 2784 - 2848 |
Followed by: Argonui |
| The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur | |
| Kings of Arnor: | Elendil · Isildur · Valandil · Eldacar · Arantar · Tarcil · Tarondor · Valandur · Elendur · Eärendur |
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| 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 |
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases & Passages in 'The Lord of the Rings'", Parma Eldalamberon 17, page 113
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 347, (dated 17 December 1972)