Gelmir (son of Golfinweg)

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The name Gelmir refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Gelmir (disambiguation).
Gelmir
Gnome
Biographical Information
Other namesNelmer (Q)
PositionKing of the Gnomes
LocationValinor
Great Lands
Family
ParentageGolfinweg
ChildrenFingolfin
Physical Description
GenderMale

Gelmir was the son of Golfinweg, the first Gnome King, according to the early version of the legendarium associated with The Book of Lost Tales and The Lay of the Children of Húrin.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Following his father's death, Gelmir led the Gnomes to the Great Lands. He was slain in the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, and his son Fingolfin died trying to save Fëanor, who was caught and tortured after the battle.[1]

Only Turgon, Gelmir's grandson, along with a remnant of his people, as well as the sons of Fëanor, managed to escape from the battle.[2]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Gelmir is in Noldorin, but its meaning is unclear. Its Qenya cognate is Nelmer.[1]

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

Golfinweg
 
 
 
 
GELMIR
 
 
 
 
Fingolfin
 
 
 
 
Turgon

Other versions of the legendarium[edit | edit source]

The name Gelmir was also applied to Finwë, the first king of the Gnomes, at several points in the legendarium.[3][4]

References