Tar-Ancalimon
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| Tar-Ancalimon | |
|---|---|
| Númenórean | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Date of birth | S.A. 1986 |
| Years of rule | S.A. 2221-2386 (165 years) |
| Date of death | S.A. 2386 |
| Age at death | 400 years |
| Party | King's Men |
| Personal Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Parentage | Tar-Atanamir |
| Children | Tar-Telemmaitë |
Tar-Ancalimon (Q, pron. [ˌtaraŋˈkalimon], stem Ancalimond-) was the fourteenth King of Númenor. He succeeded his father Tar-Atanamir. His name means "Most Bright".
During Tar-Ancalimon's reign, two opposing parties arose among Númenóreans: the Elf-friends, or "Faithful", advocated continuing devotion to the Valar and friendship with the Elves. The "King's Men" arrogantly propounded Man's independence and self-determination, seeing how they had reached the apex of their might. This split would culminate in the Fall of Númenor.
Tar-Ancalimon was succeeded by his son, Tar-Telemmaitë.
| Preceded by: Tar-Atanamir |
14th King of NúmenorII 2221 – 2386 |
Followed by: Tar-Telemmaitë |
