Arathorn I
| Arathorn | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Date of birth | III 2693 |
| Ascended throne | III 2784 |
| Date of death | III 2848 |
| Age at death | 155 |
| Realms ruled | Rangers |
| Physical Description | |
| Race | Men |
| Gender | Male |
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Arathorn (T.A. 2693 - 2848, died aged 155) was the twelth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, succeeding his father, Arassuil, on his death in 2784.
Arathorn met an untimely death in 2848 (although, the The Peoples of Middle-earth says he lived his full life) after having ruled as chieftain for 64 years. He was succeeded by his son, Argonui.
Genealogy
Isildur : : Arassuil | | ARATHORN I | | Argonui | | Arador
Etymology
In a letter dated 1972, Tolkien gave the name the meaning "Eagle King" (from aran "king" and thoron "eagle". However, in work published in the late 50's (published in Parma Eldalamberon 17), Tolkien gave "Steadfast King" (from aran "king" and thorn "steadfast") instead. Which stands is uncertain.
Titles
| Preceded by: Arassuil |
12th Chieftain of the DúnedainIII 2784 - 2848
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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 |