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Déor is an [[Old English]] word for "wild animal" ("deer") and also means "brave, bold". | Déor is an [[Old English]] word for "wild animal" ("deer") and also means "brave, bold". | ||
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Revision as of 10:18, 3 July 2011
| Déor | |
|---|---|
| Rohir | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | King of Rohan |
| Language | Rohirric and Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 2644 |
| Rule | T.A. 2699 – 2718 (19 years) |
| Death | T.A. 2718 (aged 74) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Eorl |
| Parentage | Goldwine |
| Children | Gram |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Déor |
Déor (Third Age 2644 – 2718, aged 74 years) was the fifth King of Rohan.
History
Druing Déor's kingship the peace of Rohan (which had begun during his great-great-grandfather Aldor's reign) came to an end - the Dunlendings took to raiding the herds and studs of the Rohirrim over the River Isen.[1] When it became clear that the raiders were coming from near Isengard, in T.A. 2710 King Déor led an expedition to the north. He found and defeated a host of Dunlendings, but discovered that Isengard was held by hostile forces. Secure in the fortress they could not be dislodged.[2]
Déor's reign lasted nineteen years. He was succeeded as King by his son, Gram.
Etymology
Déor is an Old English word for "wild animal" ("deer") and also means "brave, bold".
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl", "The Kings of the Mark"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Battles of the Fords of Isen"
| Déor House of Eorl | ||
| Preceded by: Goldwine | 7th King of Rohan T.A. 2699 – 2718 | Followed by: Gram |
