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Arathorn I

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Arathorn
Biographical information
Ascended throne T.A. 2784
Date of death T.A. 2848
Realms ruled Rangers
Physical description
Race Men
Gender Male
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Arathorn I was the twelth Chieftain of the Dúnedain.

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[edit] History

Arathorn succeeded his father, Arassuil, on his death in 2784. Arathorn died in 2848; he was succeeded by his son, Argonui.[1]

[edit] Genealogy

Isildur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arassuil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARATHORN I
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Argonui
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arador
 
 


[edit] Etymology

Two etymologies for "Arathorn" exist. The first, written shortly after the publication of The Lord of the Rings, gave "Steadfast King" (from aran "king" and thorn "steadfast").[2] A later etymology gave the meaning of the name as "Eagle King" (from aran "king" and thoron "eagle").[3]

[edit] Inflection

Sindarin noun
Arathorn
Mutation \ # Singular Mutation \ # Singular
Basic Arathorn Mixed (en-) en-Arathorn
Soft (i) i Arathorn Stop (ed) ed Arathorn
Nasal (an) an Arathorn Liquid (or) or Arathorn
Chart may not be 100% canonical.
Preceded by:
Arassuil
12th Chieftain of the Dúnedain
Third Age 2784 - 2848
Followed by:
Argonui


The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
Kings of Arnor: Elendil | Isildur | Valandil | Eldacar | Arantar | Tarcil | Tarondor | Valandur | Elendur | Eärendur

Kings of Arthedain: Amlaith | Beleg | Mallor | Celepharn | Celebrindor | Malvegil | Argeleb I | Arveleg I | Araphor | Argeleb II | Arvegil | Arveleg II | Araval | Araphant | Arvedui

Chieftains of the Dúnedain: Aranarth | Arahael | Aranuir | Aravir | Aragorn I | Araglas | Arahad I | Aragost | Aravorn | Arahad II | Arassuil | Arathorn I | Argonui | Arador | Arathorn II | Aragorn II


References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases & Passages in 'The Lord of the Rings'", Parma Eldalamberon 17, page 113
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 347, (dated December 17, 1972)