Oin I
Son of King Gloin I, Oin I was born in 2238of the Third Age. He lived in the Grey Mountains. Oin was of the Line of Durin. In 2385, Gloin I died and Oin I became King of Durin's Folk. Oin I had a son named Nain II, born in 2338. Oin I died in 2488 and was succeeded by his son as King.
Names & Meanings
Óin is a Dwarf listed in the Prose Edda. The exact Old Norse meaning is unknown, but it meant something like "timid."
Since Oin was the first Dwarf of that name, he earned the style Oin I. Oin II was the second Dwarf by that name.
Since Oin was the first Dwarf of that name, he earned the style Oin I. Oin II was the second Dwarf by that name.
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