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| image=[[Image:Antti Autio - Turgon Aran Gondolin.jpg|250px]] | | image=[[Image:Antti Autio - Turgon Aran Gondolin.jpg|250px]] | ||
| name=Turgon | | name=Turgon | ||
| | | othernames=''Turukáno'', ''Sarafinwë'' | ||
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]], [[King of Gondolin]] | | titles=[[High King of the Noldor]],<br/>[[King of Gondolin]] | ||
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| | | location=[[Gondolin]] | ||
| death= | | affiliation= | ||
| age= | | language=[[Quenya]], [[Sindarin]] | ||
| birth={{YT|1300}} | |||
| brithlocation=[[Tirion]] | |||
| rule={{FA|472}} - {{FA|510|n}} (High King)<br/>{{FA|126}} - {{FA|510|n}} (Gondolin) | |||
| death={{FA|510}} | |||
| deathlocation=[[Fall of Gondolin]] | |||
| age=2,426<ref group="note">Years of the Sun. Each Year of the Tree is equal to 9.582 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the year 1500. So, 510 + 9.582 x 200 = 2,426.</ref> | |||
| house=[[House of Fingolfin]] | |||
| parentage=[[Fingolfin]] and [[Anairë]] | | parentage=[[Fingolfin]] and [[Anairë]] | ||
| siblings=[[Fingon]], [[Aredhel]] and [[Argon]] | |||
| spouse=[[Elenwë]] | | spouse=[[Elenwë]] | ||
| children=[[Idril Celebrindal]] | | children=[[Idril|Idril Celebrindal]] | ||
| gender=Male | | gender=Male | ||
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'''Turgon''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈturɡon]}}) was an [[Elves|Elven]] king of the [[Noldor]], second son of [[Fingolfin]], brother to [[Fingon]], [[Aredhel]] and [[Argon]], and ruler of the hidden city of [[Gondolin]]. | | clothing= | ||
| weapons=[[Glamdring]] | |||
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}}'''Turgon''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈturɡon]}}) was an [[Elves|Elven]] king of the [[Noldor]], second son of [[Fingolfin]], brother to [[Fingon]], [[Aredhel]] and [[Argon]], and ruler of the hidden city of [[Gondolin]]. | |||
He is described as tall, wearing white with a gold belt and a crown of garnets, holding the [[Staff of Doom]] in his hand. He was often called "''the Wise''". | He is described as tall, wearing white with a gold belt and a crown of garnets, holding the [[Staff of Doom]] in his hand. He was often called "''the Wise''". | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Marya Filatova - Turukano and Elenwe.jpg|left|thumb|Turgon and Elenwe in Aman]] | |||
Although Turgon was originally against the departure of the Ñoldor from [[Aman]], he eventually did set out on the journey. After [[Fëanor]] and his sons departed using the only ships, he took his people across the dangerous [[Helcaraxë]] with his father Fingolfin. He lost his wife [[Elenwë]] in the crossing and settled at [[Vinyamar]] in [[Nevrast]]. | Although Turgon was originally against the departure of the Ñoldor from [[Aman]], he eventually did set out on the journey. After [[Fëanor]] and his sons departed using the only ships, he took his people across the dangerous [[Helcaraxë]] with his father Fingolfin. He lost his wife [[Elenwë]] in the crossing and settled at [[Vinyamar]] in [[Nevrast]]. | ||
When he journeyed with his cousin [[Finrod Felagund]] along [[Sirion]], [[Ulmo]] sent both of them a dream to look for a hidden place where they could be safe from the power of [[Morgoth]]. Then in the following year Ulmo appeared directly to Turgon and guided him to the vale of [[Tumladen]] in the [[Encircling Mountains]], to which Turgon later secretly moved with many of the Ñoldor, deserting Nevrast, and built [[Gondolin]], where he ruled with the [[Staff of Doom]] in his right hand, and a coronet of garnets upon his head. At his side was [[Glamdring]] | When he journeyed with his cousin [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]] along [[Sirion]], [[Ulmo]] sent both of them a dream to look for a hidden place where they could be safe from the power of [[Morgoth]]. Then in the following year Ulmo appeared directly to Turgon and guided him to the vale of [[Tumladen]] in the [[Encircling Mountains]], to which Turgon later secretly moved with many of the Ñoldor, deserting Nevrast, and built [[Gondolin]], where he ruled with the [[Staff of Doom]] in his right hand, and a coronet of garnets upon his head. At his side was [[Glamdring]]<ref>It was said in [[the Hobbit]] that it once belonged to the [[King of Gondolin]]</ref>. | ||
Turgon and his people remained isolated in Gondolin for many years with his daughter [[Idril]], who married [[Tuor]] after the [[Men|man]] found the secret way and discovered the city. | Turgon and his people remained isolated in Gondolin for many years with his daughter [[Idril]], who married [[Tuor]] after the [[Men|man]] found the secret way and discovered the city. | ||
Turgon reemerged with his host during the [[ | Turgon reemerged with his host during the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], and although the battle was still lost, his intervention prevented the rout from completely destroying the armies of the Ñoldor and their allies. He was killed at [[Fall of Gondolin|Gondolin's fall]], when his tower fell down over his head. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
His name is the [[Sindarization|Sindarin form]] of his [[Quenya]] title ''''' | <!--PE17, p. 113 contradicts PM, p. 345--> | ||
His name is the [[Sindarization|Sindarin form]] of his [[Quenya]] title '''''Turukáno''''' (pron. {{IPA|[ˌturuˈkaːno]}}), which means something like "Ruling Lord". His father-name was '''''Sarafinwë''''' (pron. {{IPA|[ˌsaraˈfinwe]}}), "Wise [[Finwë]]".{{fact}} | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[:Category:Images of Turgon|Images of Turgon]] | * [[:Category:Images of Turgon|Images of Turgon]] | ||
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| Turgon | |
|---|---|
| Noldo | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Turukáno, Sarafinwë |
| Titles | High King of the Noldor, King of Gondolin |
| Location | Gondolin |
| Language | Quenya, Sindarin |
| Birth | Y.T. 1300 |
| Rule | F.A. 472 - 510 (High King) F.A. 126 - 510 (Gondolin) |
| Death | F.A. 510 (aged 2,426[note 1]) Fall of Gondolin |
| Family | |
| House | House of Fingolfin |
| Parentage | Fingolfin and Anairë |
| Siblings | Fingon, Aredhel and Argon |
| Spouse | Elenwë |
| Children | Idril Celebrindal |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Weaponry | Glamdring |
| Gallery | Images of Turgon |
Turgon (S, pron. [ˈturɡon]) was an Elven king of the Noldor, second son of Fingolfin, brother to Fingon, Aredhel and Argon, and ruler of the hidden city of Gondolin.
He is described as tall, wearing white with a gold belt and a crown of garnets, holding the Staff of Doom in his hand. He was often called "the Wise".
History
Although Turgon was originally against the departure of the Ñoldor from Aman, he eventually did set out on the journey. After Fëanor and his sons departed using the only ships, he took his people across the dangerous Helcaraxë with his father Fingolfin. He lost his wife Elenwë in the crossing and settled at Vinyamar in Nevrast.
When he journeyed with his cousin Finrod Felagund along Sirion, Ulmo sent both of them a dream to look for a hidden place where they could be safe from the power of Morgoth. Then in the following year Ulmo appeared directly to Turgon and guided him to the vale of Tumladen in the Encircling Mountains, to which Turgon later secretly moved with many of the Ñoldor, deserting Nevrast, and built Gondolin, where he ruled with the Staff of Doom in his right hand, and a coronet of garnets upon his head. At his side was Glamdring[1].
Turgon and his people remained isolated in Gondolin for many years with his daughter Idril, who married Tuor after the man found the secret way and discovered the city.
Turgon reemerged with his host during the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, and although the battle was still lost, his intervention prevented the rout from completely destroying the armies of the Ñoldor and their allies. He was killed at Gondolin's fall, when his tower fell down over his head.
Etymology
His name is the Sindarin form of his Quenya title Turukáno (pron. [ˌturuˈkaːno]), which means something like "Ruling Lord". His father-name was Sarafinwë (pron. [ˌsaraˈfinwe]), "Wise Finwë".[source?]
See also
| Turgon
| ||
| None Position created | King of Gondolin F.A. 126 - F.A. 510 | None Gondolin destroyed |
| Preceded by: Fingon | 5th High King of the Noldor F.A. 472 – F.A. 510 | Followed by: Ereinion Gil-galad |
Notes
- ↑ Years of the Sun. Each Year of the Tree is equal to 9.582 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the year 1500. So, 510 + 9.582 x 200 = 2,426.
References
- ↑ It was said in the Hobbit that it once belonged to the King of Gondolin
