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'''King of Nargothrond''' was a title begun by [[Finrod Felagund]], who founded the citadel and realm of [[Nargothrond]] in [[West Beleriand]].  After his loss, the Kingship passed to his nephew [[Orodreth of Nargothrond|Orodreth]], who held that title until he perished in the [[Sack of Nargothrond]]. If this title had survived, [[Gil-galad]] would have been next in line, being the son of Orodreth.
'''King of Nargothrond''' was the ruler of the city and [[Kingdom of Nargothrond|its kingdom]].<ref name="Beleriand">{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> The King sat in the throne of [[Nargothrond]] and wore a silver crown.<ref name="Oath">{{S|Beren}}</ref>


[[Category:Rulers]]
The title begun by [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]] of the [[House of Finarfin]], who founded the citadel and realm of Nargothrond. Finrod was overlord of all the [[Elves]] of [[West Beleriand]] (except the [[Falathrim]], who were [[Sindar]] ruled by [[Círdan|Círdan the Shipwright]]), and his vassals were [[Angrod]] and [[Aegnor]], who ruled in [[Dorthonion]], and [[Orodreth]], who was the Warden of [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]].<ref name="Beleriand"/> He later gave his silver crown to Orodreth, abdicating his Kingship in order to leave and fulfill his oath to [[Beren]] of the [[House of Beor]].<ref name="Oath"/>
 
==See also==
*[[Lord of Nargothrond]]
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Latest revision as of 13:05, 18 May 2023

King of Nargothrond was the ruler of the city and its kingdom.[1] The King sat in the throne of Nargothrond and wore a silver crown.[2]

The title begun by Finrod Felagund of the House of Finarfin, who founded the citadel and realm of Nargothrond. Finrod was overlord of all the Elves of West Beleriand (except the Falathrim, who were Sindar ruled by Círdan the Shipwright), and his vassals were Angrod and Aegnor, who ruled in Dorthonion, and Orodreth, who was the Warden of Minas Tirith.[1] He later gave his silver crown to Orodreth, abdicating his Kingship in order to leave and fulfill his oath to Beren of the House of Beor.[2]

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