Eldacar (King of Arnor)
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Eldacar | |
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Arnorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Position | King of Arnor |
Birth | T.A. 87 |
Rule | T.A. 249 - T.A. 339 |
Death | T.A. 339 |
Family | |
Parentage | Valandil |
Children | Arantar |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Eldacar (T.A. 87 – 339, died aged 252 years) was the fourth King of Arnor.
History
Eldacar succeeded his father, Valandil, when he died in 249. His father Valandil was the only surviving son of Isildur, the last High King of both Gondor and Arnor.
His reign was without any significant event, and he died in 339 after having ruled Arnor for ninety years. He was succeeded by his son Arantar.
Etymology
Eldacar's name is Quenya for "Elf Helm", coming from elda meaning "elf", and cár meaning "head". It's usual that long vowels of the ultimate syllable are short, hence Eldacar and not Eldacár
Genealogy
Isildur | -------------|-------------- | | | | | | | | Elendur Aratan Ciryon Valandil | | ELDACAR | | Arantar | | Tarcil
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers
Preceded by: Valandil |
4th King of Arnor T.A. 249 - T.A. 339 |
Followed by: Arantar |