Arahad II
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| Arahad II | |
|---|---|
| Arnorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
| Location | Rivendell |
| Language | Sindarin, Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 2563 |
| Rule | T.A. 2654 - 2719 |
| Death | T.A. 2719 (aged 156) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Isildur |
| Parentage | Aravorn |
| Children | Arassuil |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Arahad II (T.A. 2563[1] - 2719,[2] died aged 156) was the tenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, following his father, Aravorn, when he died in 2654.
History[edit]
During his chieftainship, the hobbits of the Shire flourished under the protection of the Rangers, with Tobold Hornblower planting the first pipe-weed in the Southfarthing, and the tenth Thain, Isengrim Took II, started digging the Great Smials.[3]
Arahad died in 2719, after having ruled for 65 years, and was followed by his son, Arassuil.[2]
Etymology[edit]
The etymology of Arahad's name is uncertain, but it is likely that he was named after his great-grandfather, Arahad I. For a discussion on the meaning of the name, see Arahad I - Etymology.
Genealogy[edit]
Other versions of the legendarium[edit]
In an early manuscript Arahad's name was "Arangar".[4]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", Commentary, p. 211
| Arahad II House of Isildur Cadet branch of House of Elros | ||
| Preceded by: Aravorn | 33rd Heir of Isildur T.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719 | Followed by: Arassuil |
| 10th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719 | ||
