Elfwine
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| Elfwine | |
| Rohir | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | "the Fair" |
| Titles | King of Rohan |
| Language | Rohirric |
| Birth | Early Fourth Age |
| Rule | Fo.A. 63 - unknown |
| Family | |
| House | House of Eorl |
| Parentage | Éomer and Lothíriel |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
History
Elfwine was the son of King Éomer of Rohan and Lothíriel of Dol Amroth.[1] He was said to bear a striking likeness to his maternal grandfather, Imrahil, Prince of Dol Amroth.[2]
Etymology
Elfwine means "Elf-friend" in Old English and is a translation of the Quenya name Elendil. Also, it is a reference to the earlier character of Tolkien's legendarium, Ælfwine of England.
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 Disaster of the Gladden Fields"
| Elfwine House of Eorl Born: Early Fourth Age Died: unknown | ||
| Preceded by: Éomer |
19th King of Rohan Fo.A. 63 – ?? |
Followed by: unknown |