Aravir
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| Aravir | |
|---|---|
| Arnorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
| Location | Rivendell |
| Language | Sindarin, Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 2156 |
| Rule | T.A. 2247 - 2319 |
| Death | T.A. 2319 (aged 163) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Isildur |
| Parentage | Aranuir |
| Children | Aragorn I |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Aravir (T.A. 2156[1] - 2319,[2] died aged 163) was the fourth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, following his father, Aranuir, upon his death in 2247.
History[edit]
Aravir's rule was uneventful, except for the usual skirmishes with orcs. Aravir died in 2319, after having been Chieftain for seventy-two years, and was followed by his son Aragorn I.[2]
Etymology[edit]
Aravir is a Sindarin name. Its meaning is not glossed, but the Association Tolkiendil suggests it means "Royal Jewel".[3] It is probably a compound of the prefix ar(a)- ("noble", "royal", "high") and the lenited form vir of mîr ("jewel", "treasure", precious thing).[4][3]
Genealogy[edit]
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"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Association Tolkiendil, "Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth", Tolkiendil (accessed 5 February 2022)
- ↑ Paul Strack, "S. Aravir m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 5 February 2022)
| Aravir House of Isildur Cadet branch of House of Elros | ||
| Preceded by: Aranuir | 27th Heir of Isildur T.A. 2247 - 2319 | Followed by: Aragorn I |
| 4th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2247 - 2319 | ||
