Atanatar I

The name Atanatar refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Atanatar (disambiguation).

Atanatar I
Gondorian
Biographical Information
Titles	King of Gondor
Location	Gondor
Language	Westron and Sindarin
Birth	T.A. 480
Rule	T.A. 667 - 748 (81 years)
Death	T.A. 748 (aged 268)
Family
House	House of Anárion
Parentage	Turambar
Children	Siriondil
Physical Description
Gender	Male

Atanatar I (Q, pron. [aˈtanatar]; T.A. 480^[1] – 748,^[2] aged 268 years) was the tenth King of Gondor, ruling for 81 years, from Third Age 667 until his death.

Contents 1 History 2 Etymology 3 Genealogy 4 References

[edit] History

He was the son of Turambar, the great conquerer of the Easterlings. Atanatar's reign, however, was uneventful, and he was succeeded by his son Siriondil.^[2]

[edit] Etymology

Atanatar is Quenya for "Father of Men", a title given to the Atanatari of the First Age; from atan "Man" and atar "father".

[edit] Genealogy

Rómendacil I 310-541

Turambar 397-667

ATANATAR I 480-748

Siriondil 570-830

Tarannon 654-913

Tarciryan unknown

[edit] References

1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Heirs of Elendil"
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Southern Line: Heirs of Anarion"

Atanatar I House of Anárion Born: T.A. 480 Died: T.A. 748
Preceded by: Turambar	10th King of Gondor T.A. 667 - 748	Followed by: Siriondil