Boromir
Lord of the House of Beor; first Lord of Ladros. Boromir was born in year 337 of the First Age. He was the son of Boron. Boromir became the Lord of the House of Beor after Boron died in 408 of the First Age. In 410, Boromir's people were granted the land of Ladros in Dorthonion by the Elves, and Boromir thus became first Lord of Ladros.
Boromir had three children: Andreth, Bregor, and Beril. When he died in 432, Boromir was succeeded by his son Bregor as Lord of the House of Beor and Lord of Ladros.
Boromir had three children: Andreth, Bregor, and Beril. When he died in 432, Boromir was succeeded by his son Bregor as Lord of the House of Beor and Lord of Ladros.
Names & Meanings
Boromir comes from the word boron, which means "trustworthy man" or "noble man," and mir means "treasure." Boromir was also the name of a Steward of Gondor and a member of the Fellowship of the Ring.
References
The Silmarillion: "Of the Coming of Men into the West"
The History of Middle-earth,Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies"
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The War of the Jewels: "Of the Coming of Men into the West," pages 228-229
The History of Middle-earth,Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies"
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The War of the Jewels: "Of the Coming of Men into the West," pages 228-229
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