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'''Belecthor I''' ([[Third Age]] 2545 – 2655, aged 110 years) was the fifteenth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. | '''Belecthor I''' ([[Third Age]] {{TA|2545|n}} – {{TA|2655|n}}, aged 110 years) was the fifteenth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. | ||
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Belecthor could be composed of the words ''[[beleg]]'' and ''[[thor]]'' therefore meaning "mighty eagle". | Belecthor could be composed of the words ''[[beleg]]'' and ''[[thor]]'' therefore meaning "mighty eagle".{{fact}} | ||
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Belecthor | |
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Gondorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Titles | Ruling Steward |
Language | Westron, Sindarin |
Birth | T.A. 2545 |
Rule | T.A. 2628 - 2655 (27 years) |
Death | T.A. 2655 (aged 105) |
Family | |
House | House of Húrin |
Parentage | Húrin II |
Children | Morwen and Orodreth |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Belecthor I (Third Age 2545 – 2655, aged 110 years) was the fifteenth Ruling Steward of Gondor.
History
Belecthor succeeded his father Húrin II at his death in Third Age 2628.[1] The Corsairs of Umbar were the major threat to Gondor at the time, although no major events are recorded.
Belecthor had two children: Morwen[2] and Orodreth.
He was followed by his son Orodreth at his death in 2655.[1]
Etymology
Belecthor could be composed of the words beleg and thor therefore meaning "mighty eagle".[source?]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Southern Line: Heirs of Anarion"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil"
Belecthor I House of Húrin | ||
Preceded by: Húrin II | 15th Ruling Steward of Gondor T.A. 2628 – 2655 | Followed by: Orodreth |