Egalmoth (Steward of Gondor)
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| Egalmoth | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Ruling Steward |
| Date of birth | T.A. 2626 |
| Years of rule | T.A. 2698 - T.A. 2743 |
| Death (age and date) | T.A. 2743 |
| Personal Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Children | Beren |
Egalmoth (T.A. 2626 - T.A. 2743) was the eighteenth Ruling Steward of Gondor. He succeeded his cousin Ecthelion I at his death in T.A. 2698. Egalmoth was the grandson of Morwen, daughter of Belecthor I.
Although no details are given, the attacks by the Corsairs of Umbar must have increased during his reign.
Egalmoth was followed by his son Beren at his death in T.A. 2743.
[edit] References
- The Lord of the Rings, Appendices, Annals of Kings and Rulers
- The Peoples of Middle-earth, The Prologue and Appendices to The Lord of the Rings, "The Heirs of Elendil"
| Preceded by: Ecthelion I | 18th Ruling Steward of GondorIII 2698 – 2743
| Followed by: Beren |
| Ruling Stewards of Gondor | |
| Mardil Voronwë | Eradan | Herion | Belegorn | Húrin I | Túrin I | Hador | Barahir | Dior | Denethor I | Boromir | Cirion | Hallas | Húrin II | Belecthor I | Orodreth | Ecthelion I | Egalmoth | Beren | Beregond | Belecthor II | Thorondir | Túrin II | Turgon | Ecthelion II | Denethor II | Faramir | |
