Tar-Ancalimon
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Tar-Ancalimon | |
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Númenórean | |
Biographical Information | |
Birth | S.A. 1986 |
Rule | S.A. 2221-2386 (165 years) |
Death | S.A. 2386 (aged 400 years) |
Family | |
Parentage | Tar-Atanamir |
Children | Tar-Telemmaitë |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Tar-Ancalimon (Q, pron. [ˌtaraŋˈkalimon], stem Ancalimond-) 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 |