Handir
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Handir | |
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Adan | |
Biographical Information | |
Titles | 5th Chieftain of the Haladin |
Location | Brethil |
Language | Halethian |
Birth | F.A. 441 Brethil |
Rule | F.A. 472-495 |
Death | F.A. 495 Brethil |
Family | |
House | Haladin |
Parentage | Haldir and Glóredhel |
Spouse | Beldis |
Children | Brandir |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Handir son of Haldir was the fifth leader of the Haladin.[1] He became the leader of the Haladin after his father fell in the rearguard of Fingon's host during its retreat from Anfauglith.[2] He married Beldis of the House of Bëor and had one son called Brandir the Lame.
Handir was said to be a man of great prowess in battle, and he was slain by Orcs north of the Forest of Brethil.[3]
Genealogy
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Two. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of Men into the West (Chapter 14)", (iii) The Haladin', p. 237
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar"
Handir House of Haleth | ||
Preceded by: Haldir | Chieftain of the Haladin F.A. 472 - 495 | Followed by: Brandir |