Húrin of Emyn Arnen
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| Húrin | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | "of Emyn Arnen" |
| Position | Steward of Gondor |
| Location | Gondor |
| Language | Westron |
| Birth | Mid-Third Age |
| Rule | c. 1630s[1] |
| Death | Mid-Third Age |
| Family | |
| House | House of Húrin |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Húrin of Emyn Arnen was the first recorder Steward of Gondor.
History
Húrin came from the hill region of Emyn Arnen and of noble Númenórean descent. Being a noble of high trust and wisdom, he was chosen to serve under King Minardil as Steward of Gondor.[2] During his service, Húrin laboured greatly on Gondor's behalf in the days of the Great Plague.[3]
Minardil's heirs opted to select their own Stewards not from any noble Gondorians, but from Húrin's sons and descendants; thus Stewardship was connected to the House of Húrin, and after some generations it became hereditary.[2]
Genealogy
| HÚRIN fl. 1634 | |||||||
| Pelendur 1879 - 1998 | |||||||
| Vorondil 1919 - 2029 | |||||||
References
- ↑ Obviously alive in T.A. 1634 when Minardil was slain; cf. Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, p. 208
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion", "The Stewards"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil"
| Húrin of Emyn Arnen Founder of House of Húrin Born: Mid-Third Age Died: Mid-Third Age | ||
| Preceded by: Unknown | Steward to the King of Gondor Mid-Third Age | Followed by: Eventually, Pelendur |
