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'''King of Nargothrond''' also '''Lord of Nargothrond'''<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref> was the ruler of the city of [[Kingdom of Nargothrond|its kingdom]]. The King sat in the throne | '''King of Nargothrond''' also '''Lord of Nargothrond'''<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref> was the ruler of the city of [[Kingdom of Nargothrond|its kingdom]]. The King sat in the throne of [[Nargothrond]] and wore a silver crown.<ref name=beren>{{S|Beren}}</ref> | ||
The 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> He later gave his silver crown of Nargothrond to [[Orodreth]] in order to leave and fulfill his oath to [[Beren]].<ref | The 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> He later gave his silver crown of Nargothrond to [[Orodreth]] in order to leave and fulfill his oath to [[Beren]].<ref name=beren/> | ||
Note that other minor nobles are also called "lord of Nargothrond": [[Guilin]] and/or his sons, [[Gelmir (son of Guilin)|Gelmir]] and [[Gwindor]] are also mentioned as such.<ref>{{S|20}}: "...Gelmir son of Guilin, that lord of Nargothrond whom they had captured..."</ref><ref>{{S|Turin}}: "I was Gwindor son of Guilin, a lord of Nargothrond..."</ref> | Note that other minor nobles are also called "lord of Nargothrond": [[Guilin]] and/or his sons, [[Gelmir (son of Guilin)|Gelmir]] and [[Gwindor]] are also mentioned as such.<ref>{{S|20}}: "...Gelmir son of Guilin, that lord of Nargothrond whom they had captured..."</ref><ref>{{S|Turin}}: "I was Gwindor son of Guilin, a lord of Nargothrond..."</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:39, 19 January 2020
King of Nargothrond also Lord of Nargothrond[1] was the ruler of the city of its kingdom. The King sat in the throne of Nargothrond and wore a silver crown.[2]
The 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).[3] He later gave his silver crown of Nargothrond to Orodreth in order to leave and fulfill his oath to Beren.[2]
Note that other minor nobles are also called "lord of Nargothrond": Guilin and/or his sons, Gelmir and Gwindor are also mentioned as such.[4][5]
Notes
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 Beleriand and its Realms"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad": "...Gelmir son of Guilin, that lord of Nargothrond whom they had captured..."
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar": "I was Gwindor son of Guilin, a lord of Nargothrond..."
