Bór
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| − | Bór's people came into [[Beleriand]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. He and his sons [[Borlad]], [[Borlach]], and [[Borthand]] swore | + | Bór's people came into [[Beleriand]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. He and his sons [[Borlad]], [[Borlach]], and [[Borthand]] swore allegiance to [[Maedhros]] and [[Maglor]].<ref>{{S|18}}</ref> |
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| + | == Etymology == | ||
| + | The name ''Bór'' is [[Noldorin]], given by the Elves because of his loyalty to them.<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, root BOR-</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:41, 9 November 2012
| Bór the Faithful | |
|---|---|
| Man | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Date of birth | First Age |
| Date of death | F.A. 472 |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Bór the Faithful (died F.A. 472) was a leader of a tribe of Easterlings during the First Age.
[edit] History
Bór's people came into Beleriand after the Dagor Bragollach. He and his sons Borlad, Borlach, and Borthand swore allegiance to Maedhros and Maglor.[1]
[edit] Etymology
The name Bór is Noldorin, given by the Elves because of his loyalty to them.[2]