Cemendur (King of Gondor)

This article is about the King of Gondor. For the the Númenórean royal, see Cemendur (son of Axantur).

Cemendur
Gondorian
Biographical Information
Position	King of Gondor
Birth	S.A. 3399
Rule	T.A. 158 - T.A. 238
Death	T.A. 238, aged 280 years
Family
Parentage	Meneldil
Children	Eärendil
Physical Description
Gender	Male
Gallery	Images of Cemendur

Cemendur (Second Age 3399 – Third Age 238, aged 280 years) was the fourth King of Gondor.

History

Cemendur ruled for 80 years, from Third Age 158 until his death. He was the son and successor of Meneldil, the first ruler of Gondor to rule in his own name.

Little is known about his reign, only that it was a peaceful one. He was succeeded by his son Eärendil.

Etemology

Cemendur is Quenya for "Earth-servant".

Genealogy

 Anárion
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 Meneldil
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 CEMENDUR
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 Eärendil
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 Anardil

References

• J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers

Preceded by: Meneldil

4th King of Gondor T.A. 158 - T.A. 238

Followed by: Eärendil