Gram
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Gram | |
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Rohir | |
Biographical Information | |
Titles | King of Rohan |
Location | Rohan |
Language | Rohirric and Westron |
Birth | T.A. 2668 |
Rule | T.A. 2718-2741 (23 years) |
Death | T.A. 2741 (aged 73) |
Family | |
House | House of Eorl |
Parentage | Déor |
Children | Helm Hammerhand, Hild |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Gram |
Gram (Third Age 2668 – 2741, aged 73 years) was the eighth King of Rohan.
History
Gram was the son of Déor and father of Helm Hammerhand and Hild. His reign was a time of warfare with the Dunlendings, who had occupied Isengard during his father's time, and continued to raid and harass the Rohirrim.[1]
Etymology
Gram in Old English means "fierce, grim".
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl"
Gram House of Eorl | ||
Preceded by: Déor | 8th King of Rohan T.A. 2718 – 2741 | Followed by: Helm |