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'''Tar-Ancalimon''' | '''Tar-Ancalimon''' was the fourteenth [[King of Númenor]]. He succeeded his father [[Tar-Atanamir]]. His name means "Most Bright". | ||
During Tar-Ancalimon's reign, two opposing parties arose among [[Númenóreans]]: the [[Elf-friends]], or "[[Faithful]]", advocated continuing devotion to the [[Valar]] and friendship with the [[Elves]]. The "[[King's Men]]" arrogantly propounded [[Men|Man's]] independence and self-determination, seeing how they had reached the apex of their might. This split would culminate in the [[Akallabêth|Fall of Númenor]]. | During Tar-Ancalimon's reign, two opposing parties arose among [[Númenóreans]]: the [[Elf-friends]], or "[[Faithful]]", advocated continuing devotion to the [[Valar]] and friendship with the [[Elves]]. The "[[King's Men]]" arrogantly propounded [[Men|Man's]] independence and self-determination, seeing how they had reached the apex of their might. This split would culminate in the [[Akallabêth|Fall of Númenor]]. | ||
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| Tar-Ancalimon | |
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| Númenórean | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Birth | S.A. 1986 |
| Rule | S.A. 2221 until death (165 years) |
| Death | S.A. 2386 (aged 400 years) |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Tar-Ancalimon was the fourteenth King of Númenor. He succeeded his father Tar-Atanamir. His name means "Most Bright".
During Tar-Ancalimon's reign, two opposing parties arose among Númenóreans: the Elf-friends, or "Faithful", advocated continuing devotion to the Valar and friendship with the Elves. The "King's Men" arrogantly propounded Man's independence and self-determination, seeing how they had reached the apex of their might. This split would culminate in the Fall of Númenor.
Tar-Ancalimon was succeeded by his son, Tar-Telemmaitë.
| Preceded by: Tar-Atanamir |
14th King of NúmenorII 2221 – 2386
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Followed by: Tar-Telemmaitë |
