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Celepharn

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During his reign, in circa 1150, more [[Hobbits|Hobbit]]s entered [[Eriador]] and the lands of [[Arnor]] from [[Wilderland]]. Most of these were [[Fallohides]] and [[Stoors]] (who came over the [[Redhorn Pass]] and settled mainly in [[Dunland]] and the [[Angle of Eriador|Angle]]), joining the [[Harfoots]] who had come earlier during the time of Celepharn's father [[Mallor]].
 
During his reign, in circa 1150, more [[Hobbits|Hobbit]]s entered [[Eriador]] and the lands of [[Arnor]] from [[Wilderland]]. Most of these were [[Fallohides]] and [[Stoors]] (who came over the [[Redhorn Pass]] and settled mainly in [[Dunland]] and the [[Angle of Eriador|Angle]]), joining the [[Harfoots]] who had come earlier during the time of Celepharn's father [[Mallor]].
  
During Celepharn's rule the Southern Kingdom, [[Gondor]], reached the height of its power under [[Atanatar II Alcarin]].
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During Celepharn's rule the Southern Kingdom, [[Gondor]], reached the height of its power under [[Atanatar II|Atanatar II Alcarin]].
  
 
Celepharn ruled Arthedain for eighty-one years, and was succeeded by his son, [[Celebrindor]], upon his death in 1191.
 
Celepharn ruled Arthedain for eighty-one years, and was succeeded by his son, [[Celebrindor]], upon his death in 1191.

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Arnorian
Biographical Information
Date of birthT.A. 979
Years of ruleT.A. 1110 - T.A. 1191
Death (age and date)T.A. 1191
Personal Information
GenderMale
ParentageMallor
ChildrenCelebrindor

Celepharn (S, pron. [keˈlep.harn]; T.A. 979 - 1191, died aged 212) was the fourth King of Arthedain.

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History

Celepharn was the son of Mallor, and he came to the throne of Arthedain upon the death of his father in 1110.

During his reign, in circa 1150, more Hobbits entered Eriador and the lands of Arnor from Wilderland. Most of these were Fallohides and Stoors (who came over the Redhorn Pass and settled mainly in Dunland and the Angle), joining the Harfoots who had come earlier during the time of Celepharn's father Mallor.

During Celepharn's rule the Southern Kingdom, Gondor, reached the height of its power under Atanatar II Alcarin.

Celepharn ruled Arthedain for eighty-one years, and was succeeded by his son, Celebrindor, upon his death in 1191.

Etymology

The etymology of Celepharn's name is unknown. The most likely meaning would be "silver rock" from celeb and sarn.

Genealogy

  Isildur
     :
     :
     :
   Mallor
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 CELEPHARN
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Celebrindor
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  Malvegil

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Preceded by:
Mallor
4th King of Arthedain
T.A. 1110 - T.A. 1191
Followed by:
Celebrindor

The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
Kings of Arnor:  Elendil · Isildur · Valandil · Eldacar · Arantar · Tarcil · Tarondor · Valandur · Elendur · Eärendur
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


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