Arahad II
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Arahad II | |
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Arnorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
Location | Rivendell |
Language | Sindarin, Westron |
Birth | T.A. 2563 |
Rule | T.A. 2654 - 2719 |
Death | T.A. 2719 (aged 156) |
Family | |
House | House of Isildur |
Parentage | Aravorn |
Children | Arassuil |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Arahad II (T.A. 2563[1] - 2719,[2] died aged 156) was the tenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, following his father, Aravorn, when he died in 2654.
History
During his chieftainship, the hobbits of the Shire flourished under the protection of the Rangers, with Tobold Hornblower planting the first pipe-weed in the Southfarthing, and the tenth Thain, Isengrim Took II, started digging the Great Smials.[3]
Arahad died in 2719, after having ruled for 65 years, and was followed by his son, Arassuil.[2]
Etymology
The etymology of Arahad's name is uncertain, but it is likely that he was named after his great-grandfather, Arahad I. For a discussion on the meaning of the name, see Arahad I - Etymology.
Genealogy
Other versions of the legendarium
In an early manuscript Arahad's name was "Arangar".[4]
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"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", Commentary, p. 211
Arahad II House of Isildur Cadet branch of House of Elros | ||
Preceded by: Aravorn | 33rd Heir of Isildur T.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719 | Followed by: Arassuil |
10th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2654 - T.A. 2719 |