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| Gondorian | |
| Beren | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Ruling Steward |
| Location | Gondor |
| Language | Westron, Sindarin |
| Birth | T.A. 2655 |
| Rule | T.A. 2743 - 2763 (20 years) |
| Death | T.A. 2763 (aged 108) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Húrin |
| Parentage | Egalmoth |
| Children | Beregond |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Beren |
Beren (Third Age 2655[1] – 2763,[2] aged 108 years) was the nineteenth Ruling Steward of Gondor.
History
Beren succeeded his father Egalmoth at his death in T.A. 2743.[2]
Beren spent much of his rule fighting the Corsairs of Umbar for the coasts were assailed by three great fleets from Umbar and from Harad up to the mouth of Isen. During the Long Winter of T.A. 2758 - 2759, Rohan came under attack from the Dunlendings, but as both nations were under attack neither could help each other. Before spring his son Beregond overcame the invaders and was able to send help to Rohan and fulfill the Oath of Eorl.
After the wars, Saruman suddenly appeared and requested leave to dwell in Isengard, and Beren gladly gave the Wizard the key of Orthanc.[3]
Etymology
For the meaning of his name refer to Beren - Etymology. Beren was probably named after Beren, a renowned heroe in the royal lines of old as recorded in legend.[4]
Genealogy
Portrayal in adaptations
2012: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- A tapestry depicting Saruman and Beren is found in Meduseld.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 205
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Southern Line: Heirs of Anarion"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion", "The Stewards"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Carl F. Hostetter (ed.), The Nature of Middle-earth, "Part Two. Body, Mind and Spirit: V. Beards", footnote 3, p. 189
Born | Beren (Steward of Gondor) | Died |
Preceded by | Followed by |