Aravir
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Aravir | |
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Arnorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
Location | Rivendell |
Language | Sindarin, Westron |
Birth | T.A. 2156 |
Rule | T.A. 2247 - 2319 |
Death | T.A. 2319 (aged 163) |
Family | |
House | House of Isildur |
Parentage | Aranuir |
Children | Aragorn I |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Aravir (T.A. 2156[1] - 2319,[2] died aged 163) was the fourth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, following his father, Aranuir, upon his death in 2247.
History
Aravir's rule was uneventful, except for the usual skirmishes with orcs. Aravir died in 2319, after having been Chieftain for seventy-two years, and was followed by his son Aragorn I.[2]
Etymology
Aravir is a Sindarin name. Its meaning is not glossed, but the Association Tolkiendil suggests it means "Royal Jewel".[3] It is probably a compound of the prefix ar(a)- ("noble", "royal", "high") and the lenited form vir of mîr ("jewel", "treasure", precious thing).[4][3]
Genealogy
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Association Tolkiendil, "Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth", Tolkiendil (accessed 5 February 2022)
- ↑ Paul Strack, "S. Aravir m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 5 February 2022)
Aravir House of Isildur Cadet branch of House of Elros | ||
Preceded by: Aranuir | 27th Heir of Isildur T.A. 2247 - 2319 | Followed by: Aragorn I |
4th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2247 - 2319 |