Elboron
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| Elboron | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
 | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Prince of Ithilien, Steward of Gondor |
| Language | Westron |
| Birth | unknown |
| Rule | Fo.A. 82 - unknown |
| Death | unknown |
| Family | |
| House | House of Húrin |
| Parentage | Faramir and Éowyn |
| Children | possibly Barahir |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Elboron |
Elboron was the second Prince of Ithilien, and Steward to King Elessar.
History
Elboron was the son of Faramir and Éowyn. He became the second Prince of Ithilien and the Steward of Gondor after the death of his father in Fourth Age 82. He served as Steward to Elessar and possibly also Eldarion.[1]
Elboron was either the father or uncle of Barahir, the grandson of Faramir who wrote The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen.[2]
Etymology
Elboron may mean "Enduring Star", from elen ("star") and boron ("long-lasting, enduring").
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p.221
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Note on the Shire Records"
| Elboron House of Húrin | ||
| None Faramir | Steward to the King of Gondor Fo.A. 82 - unknown | Followed by: unknown |
| 2nd Prince of Ithilien Fo.A. 82 - unknown | ||
