Turambar (King of Gondor)
| Turambar | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | King of Gondor |
| Language | Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 397 |
| Rule | T.A. 541 - 667 (116 years) |
| Death | T.A. 667 (aged 270) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Anárion |
| Parentage | Rómendacil I |
| Children | Atanatar I |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Turambar |
Turambar (Third Age 397 – 667, aged 270 years) was the ninth King of Gondor.
History
He inherited the crown early when his father Rómendacil I was killed during an Easterling invasion of northern Ithilien.
Turambar sought vengeance for his father's death, and succeeded brilliantly. Not only did he destroy the horde, he continued his conquest into the lands of the Easterlings themselves, winning new territory in Rhûn for Gondor.
Because Turambar was young when he took the throne his rule lasted longer than a century. His was the longest reign of Gondor since that of his ancestor Meneldil. He was succeeded by his son Atanatar I.
Etymology
Turambar was the epithet of the great hero of the First Age, Túrin Turambar. It translates as "Master of Doom" from Quenya.
Genealogy
Ostoher | | Rómendacil I | | TURAMBAR | | Atanatar I | | Siriondil
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan"
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| Preceded by: Rómendacil I | 9th King of Gondor T.A. 541 - 667 | Followed by: Atanatar I |
