Vidumavi
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Vidumavi | |
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Man | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | Galadwen |
Death | T.A. 1344 |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Female |
Gallery | Images of Vidumavi |
Vidumavi, also known as Galadwen. (died Third Age 1344) was the daughter of Vidugavia, the King of Rhovanion.
History
Vidumavi married the Gondorian King Valacar when he was on a diplomatic mission in Rhovanion.
She was, as the Dúnedain of Gondor feared, shortlived (dying in 1344 of the Third Age, before Valacar became king), but she succeeded in bearing Valacar a son, the future King Eldacar. Because of Eldacar's short-lived, non-Dúnadan mother, many Gondorians were unwilling to accept him as king, leading to the disastrous Kin-strife.
Etymology
Widumavi is a Gothic name meaning "Wood-maiden". Galadwen is a Sindarin name with the same meaning.
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers