Eärnil I
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| Eärnil I | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Position | King of Gondor |
| Date of birth | T.A. 736 |
| Years of rule | T.A. 913 - T.A. 936 |
| Death (age and date) | T.A. 936, aged 200 years |
| Personal Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Parentage | Tarciryan |
| Children | Ciryandil |
Eärnil I (Q: contracted form of Eärendil, pron. [eˈarnil]; Third Age 736 – 936, aged 200 years) was the thirteenth King of Gondor and the second Ship-king.
In Third Age 913 he succeeded his uncle Tarannon Falastur who died childless. He was the son of Tarannon's brother Tarciryan. He continued with the expansionist maritime policy of his predecessor and captured the Haven of Umbar in 933. He was tragically lost at sea in 936 near Umbar and was succeeded by his son Ciryandil.
| Preceded by: Tarannon Falastur |
13th King of GondorIII 913 – 936 |
Followed by: Ciryandil |
