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'''King of Nargothrond''' was a title begun by [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]], who founded the citadel and realm of [[Nargothrond]] | '''King of Nargothrond''' was a title begun by [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]], who founded the citadel and realm of [[Nargothrond]]. Finrod was overlord of all the [[Elves]] of [[West Beleriand]] (except the [[Falathrim]], who were [[Sindar]] and ruled by [[Cirdan]]).<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref> As a King, Finrod sat in the throne of Nargothrond and wore a silver crown.<ref>{{S|Beren}}</ref> | ||
After his loss, his nephew [[Orodreth]] became [[Lord of Nargothrond]].<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref><ref group=note>Orodreth is never referred to as "King of Nargothrond", but only as [[Lord of Nargothrond]].</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Rulers in Beleriand]] | [[Category:Rulers in Beleriand]] | ||
[[Category:Elven Titles]] | [[Category:Elven Titles]] | ||
Revision as of 10:27, 19 January 2020
King of Nargothrond was a title begun by Finrod Felagund, who founded the citadel and realm of Nargothrond. Finrod was overlord of all the Elves of West Beleriand (except the Falathrim, who were Sindar and ruled by Cirdan).[1] As a King, Finrod sat in the throne of Nargothrond and wore a silver crown.[2]
After his loss, his nephew Orodreth became Lord of Nargothrond.[3][note 1]
Notes
- ↑ Orodreth is never referred to as "King of Nargothrond", but only as Lord of Nargothrond.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beren and Lúthien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar"
