Elendur (King of Arnor)

This article is about the King of Arnor. For the son of Isildur, see Elendur (son of Isildur).

Elendur
Arnorian
Biographical Information
Position	King of Arnor
Birth	T.A. 552
Rule	T.A. 652 - T.A. 777
Death	T.A. 777
Family
Parentage	Valandur
Children	Eärendur
Physical Description
Gender	Male

Elendur (T.A. 552 - 777, died aged 225) was the ninth King of Arnor.

History

Elendur's rule was uneventful. He ruled Arnor for 125 years, and was succeeded by his son, Eärendur - the last king of Arnor, upon his death in 777.

Etymology

Elendur's name is Quenya for "Servant of the Elves" from elen meaning "elves", and the suffix -dur meaning "servant of, devoted to". It is likely that he was named in memory of Isildur's son who was killed in the Battle of the Gladden Fields, Elendur.

Genealogy

               Isildur
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                  :
                  :
               Valandur
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               ELENDUR
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               Eärendur
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Amlaith   Kings of Cardolan   Kings of Rhudaur

References

• J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers

Preceded by: Valandur

9th King of Arnor T.A. 652 - T.A. 777

Followed by: Eärendur