Nolondil

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Nolondil
Númenórean
Biographical Information
BirthS.A. 222
Family
ParentageVardamir
SiblingsAmandil, Vardilmë, Aulendil
ChildrenYávien, Oromendil, Axantur
Physical Description
GenderMale

Nolondil was the third son and youngest child of Vardamir Nólimon, heir to Elros Tar-Minyatur, first King of Númenor. His eldest brother took up the Sceptre as Tar-Amandil. Nolondil had three children: one daughter, Yávien, and two sons, Oromendil and Axantur.

Etymology

Nolondil means "Devoted to Knowledge" in Quenya (from ñólë = "lore, knowledge", -ndil = "friend, lover, devoted to").

Genealogy

              Vardamir Nólimon
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      ________________|________________
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Tar-Amandil   Vardilmë   Aulendil   NOLONDIL
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                             __________|__________
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                          Yávien   Oromendil   Axantur