Aranarth
Aranarth was the son of Arvedui, last king of Arthedain. Arvedui drowned at sea, and Aranarth became the first Chieftain of the Dunedain.
Aranarth was born in circa 1938 of the Third Age. His mother was Firiel of Gondor and his father was the aforementioned Arvedui. In 1975, Aranarth defeated the Witch-King and his forces in the Battle of Fornost. Aranarth lived in Rivendell with the Elves for a time, and it became tradition for young Chieftains to dwell in Rivendell prior to their father's death.
Aranarth died in 2106 and was succeeded as Chieftain by his son Arahael.
Notice: Aranarth's year of birth is disputed. Though it is recorded as 1938 of the Third Age in The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth, it is also recorded that Aranarth's parents were married in 1940. While it is possible that both of these dates are correct and Aranarth was born out of wedlock, this was rare amongst the Dunedain.
Aranarth was born in circa 1938 of the Third Age. His mother was Firiel of Gondor and his father was the aforementioned Arvedui. In 1975, Aranarth defeated the Witch-King and his forces in the Battle of Fornost. Aranarth lived in Rivendell with the Elves for a time, and it became tradition for young Chieftains to dwell in Rivendell prior to their father's death.
Aranarth died in 2106 and was succeeded as Chieftain by his son Arahael.
Notice: Aranarth's year of birth is disputed. Though it is recorded as 1938 of the Third Age in The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth, it is also recorded that Aranarth's parents were married in 1940. While it is possible that both of these dates are correct and Aranarth was born out of wedlock, this was rare amongst the Dunedain.
Names & Meanings
The name Aranarth means "noble king" in Sindarin. It can be derived from aran meaning "king" and arth meaning "noble."
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The Realms in Exile," page 318; "The North-kingdom and the Dunedain," pages 321-323; "Gondor and the Heirs of Anarion," page 329
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 196; "The Tale of Years of the Third Age," page 232
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 196; "The Tale of Years of the Third Age," page 232
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