Haldir (Chieftain of Brethil)

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This article is about the head of the House of Haleth. For the Elf of Lothlórien, see Haldir (Elf of Lórien).
Haldir
Adan
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Biographical Information
TitlesChieftain of the Haladin
BirthF.A. 414
Brethil
DeathF.A. 472
Battle of Unnumbered Tears
Family
HouseHaladin
ParentageHalmir
SiblingsHundar and Hareth
SpouseGlóredhel
ChildrenHandir
Physical Description
GenderMale

Haldir was Chieftain of the Haladin in Brethil. He married Glóredhel of the House of Hador ad they had a son named Handir and fostered their nephews Húrin and Huor during their childhood years.

Haldir was slain in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad ("Battle of Unnumbered Tears") and succeeded by his son Handir as the Chieftain of the Haladin.