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Eärnil I
Gondorian
Biographical Information
PositionKing of Gondor
BirthT.A. 736
RuleT.A. 913 - T.A. 936
DeathT.A. 936, aged 200 years
Family
ParentageTarciryan
ChildrenCiryandil
Physical Description
GenderMale

Eärnil I (Third Age 736 – 936, aged 200 years) was the thirteenth King of Gondor and the second Ship-king.

In Third Age 913 he succeeded his uncle Tarannon Falastur who died childless. He was the son of Tarannon's brother Tarciryan. He continued with the expansionist maritime policy of his predecessor and captured the Haven of Umbar in 933. He was tragically lost at sea in 936 near Umbar and was succeeded by his son Ciryandil.

Preceded by:
Tarannon Falastur
13th King of Gondor
III 913 – 936
Followed by:
Ciryandil