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Goldwine became King at the death of his father [[Fréawine]] in Third Age 2680, when he was 61 years old. He was born during the rule of his great-grandfather [[Aldor]] the Old, and was aged 26, already a father, when Aldor finally died and the crown passed to his grandfather.
Goldwine became King at the death of his father [[Fréawine]] in Third Age 2680, when he was 61 years old. He was born during the rule of his great-grandfather [[Aldor]] the Old, and was aged 26, already a father, when Aldor finally died and the crown passed to his grandfather.


Goldwine ruled during the "Golden Age" of Rohan and was very wealthy. During his rule the guard of Rohan's borders lessened, and the [[Dunlendings]] which Aldor had driven out began to slowly return to northern Rohan.
Goldwine died in 2699 after a rule of nineteen years. He was followed by his son [[Déor]].<ref>{{App|Mark}}</ref>
 
Goldwine died in 2699 after a rule of nineteen years. He was followed by his son [[Déor]].<ref>{{App|Eorl}}</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==

Revision as of 06:17, 3 July 2011

Goldwine
Rohir
Biographical Information
PositionKing of Rohan
BirthT.A. 2619
RuleT.A. 2680-T.A. 2699
DeathT.A. 2699
Family
ParentageFréawine
ChildrenDéor
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Goldwine

Goldwine (Third Age 2619 – 2699, aged 80 years) was the sixth King of Rohan.

History

Goldwine became King at the death of his father Fréawine in Third Age 2680, when he was 61 years old. He was born during the rule of his great-grandfather Aldor the Old, and was aged 26, already a father, when Aldor finally died and the crown passed to his grandfather.

Goldwine died in 2699 after a rule of nineteen years. He was followed by his son Déor.[1]

Etymology

Goldwine is an Old English name that means "gold-friend".

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl", "The Kings of the Mark"
Preceded by:
Fréawine
6th King of Rohan
T.A. 2680-T.A. 2699
Followed by:
Déor