Aldor

"The House of Eorl - Aldor the Old" by Lída Holubová
Rohir
Aldor
Biographical Information
Other names	"the Old"
Titles	King of Rohan
Location	Rohan
Language	Rohanese and Westron
Birth	T.A. 2544
Rule	T.A. 2570 – 2645 (75 years)
Death	T.A. 2645 (aged 101)
Family
House	House of Eorl
Parentage	Brego
Siblings	Baldor and Eofor
Children	Three unnamed daughters, Fréa
Physical Description
Gender	Male
Gallery	Images of Aldor

Aldor the Old (Third Age 2544 – 2645, aged 101 years) was the third King of Rohan.

History

Aldor was the second son of King Brego, but became the heir to the throne when his older brother Baldor vanished in T.A. 2569, in an attempt to tread the Paths of the Dead. His father Brego died of grief in 2570 so Aldor then became the King of Rohan. He reigned for seventy-five years, the longest of any ruler of Rohan, and became known as Aldor the Old.

During his reign the population of the Rohirrim increased. The remaining Dunlendings east of the Isen River were either driven out or subdued, and Harrowdale and other valleys in the Ered Nimrais were settled.

Aldor had three daughters before his first son, Fréa, was born.

Etymology

Aldor means "chief", "prince", "elder" or "parent" in Old English.

Genealogy

Eorl 2485 - 2545†

Brego 2512 - 2570

Baldor d. 2570†

ALDOR 2544 - 2645

Eofor unknown

three daughters unknown

Fréa 2570 - 2659

Fréawine 2594 - 2680

Éomund d. 3002†

Portrayal in adaptations

The Lord of the Rings Online tapestry: Aldor the Old drives the Dunlendings out of the Westfold

2012: The Lord of the Rings Online:: A tapestry depicting Aldor the Old is found in Meduseld and can be acquired for use in players' housing.

References

Born T.A. 2544	Aldor House of Eorl	Died T.A. 2645
Preceded by Brego	3rd King of Rohan T.A. 2570 – 2645	Followed by Fréa