Minastan
Second son of King Minardil of Gondor. Minastan was the younger brother of Telemnar. Since Telemnar was born in 1516 of the Third Age, Minastan must have been born some time after the aforementioned date.
In 1634, Minardil was killed by Corsairs from Umbar and Telemnar was crowned king. In 1636, the Great Plague hit Gondor and Telemnar died. Gondor was left with no king, so Minastan's son Tarondor inherited the throne.
Since Minastan's son was crowned king after Telemnar's death and not Minastan himself, it would suggest that Minastan died during the plague.
In 1634, Minardil was killed by Corsairs from Umbar and Telemnar was crowned king. In 1636, the Great Plague hit Gondor and Telemnar died. Gondor was left with no king, so Minastan's son Tarondor inherited the throne.
Since Minastan's son was crowned king after Telemnar's death and not Minastan himself, it would suggest that Minastan died during the plague.
Names & Meanings
Minastan is said to mean "tower maker" in Quenya. Alternatively, it may be composed of the element minya meaning "first."
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The Realms in Exile," page 319
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies"
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 200
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies"
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 200
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