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The Silmarillion covers Galadriel's life in the Undying Lands and in Middle-earth during the First Age.
Letters #297, #320, and #353 give three different reasons for why Galadriel remained in Middle-earth after the First Age.
"The History of Galadriel and Celeborn" in Unfinished Tales contains a number of different - and often contradictory - versions of Galadriel's history between the end of the First Age and 1981 of the Third Age, when she became the Lady of Lothlorien.
"Cirion and Eorl" in Unfinished Tales (p. 298-99) gives the account of Galadriel's aid to Eorl the Young.
Galadriel's birth date is given in a footnote on page 106 of "The Annals of Aman" in The History of Middle-earth, vol. X, Morgoth's Ring.
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Important Dates:
Note: There is no definitive chronology of the Years of the Trees or the First Age. These dates are based on "The Annals of Aman" in The History of Middle-earth, vol. X, Morgoth's Ring and "The Grey Annals" and "The Tale of Years" in The History of Middle-earth, vol. XI, The War of the Jewels. Other chronologies differ.
One year during the Years of the Trees is equivalent to 9.582 solar years. Thus at the beginning of the First Age, Galadriel was already 1,322.
The Years of the Trees
1280
Marriage of Galadriel's parents, Finarfin and Earwen.
1362
Birth of Galadriel.
1450
Feanor makes the Silmarils.
1495
Morgoth kills Galadriel's grandfather Finwe and steals the Silmarils and takes them to Middle-earth. Feanor leads the Noldor in pursuit, and Galadriel joins them.
1500
Galadriel helps lead the second host of the Noldor across the Grinding Ice.
The First Age
1
Galadriel and the second host of the Noldor arrive in the far north of Middle-earth.
52
Galadriel and her brother Finrod are guests in Doriath, the hidden realm of Thingol and Melian. Galadriel falls in love with Celeborn and decides to remain in Doriath.
66
Galadriel tells Melian of the flight of the Noldor but refuses to speak of the Kinslaying.
67
Galadriel's brothers visit Doriath. They are asked to leave by Thingol after he learns of the Kinslaying, despite their innocence. Galadriel is allowed to remain.
102
Galadriel visits her brother Finrod in Nargothrond.
455
Galadriel's brothers Angrod and Aegnor are killed in the Battle of Sudden Flame.
465
Galadriel's brother Finrod dies in Sauron's dungeon.
495
Galadriel's brother Orodreth is killed defending Nargothrond in the Battle of Tumhalad.
502
Dwarves who covet the Silmaril slay Thingol.
503
An army of Dwarves defeat the Elves of Doriath. Thingol's grandson Dior later returns to Doriath and receives the Silmaril.
509
The sons of Feanor invade Doriath to try to capture the Silmaril. Doriath is ruined and abandoned.
545-590
Morgoth is defeated in the War of Wrath. Many of the Noldor return to the Undying Lands, but Galadriel remains in Middle-earth with Celeborn.
The Second Age
350
Galadriel and Celeborn may have been living near Lake Evendim around this time.
700
Galadriel and Celeborn leave the shores of Lake Evendim and begin to move eastward.
750
Founding of the realm of Eregion.
c. 883
Galadriel meets King Aldarion of Numenor in Tharbad.
1200
Sauron comes to Eregion in a fair disguise and deceives the Elven-smiths of Eregion.
c. 1350 - 1400
According one story, Galadriel leaves Eregion and goes to dwell in Lothlorien around this time. (See also 1697.)
c. 1500
The Elven-smiths of Eregion begin forging the Rings of Power under Sauron's instruction.
c. 1590
The Three Rings of the Elves are made without Sauron's aid.
c. 1600
Sauron forges the One Ring in Mount Doom.
1693
The Three Rings are hidden. Galadriel receives Nenya.
1697
Sauron's forces destroy Eregion. According to one story, Celeborn and Galadriel cross the Misty Mountains to Lothlorien at this time.
1701
Sauron's forces are defeated and he retreats to Mordor. Celeborn and Galadriel may have been in Rivendell at this time.
The Third Age
109
Galadriel's daughter Celebrian marries Elrond.
130
Birth of Galadriel's grandsons, Elladan and Elrohir.
241
Birth of Galadriel's granddaughter, Arwen.
1100
It is learned that an evil power has built the stronghold of Dol Guldur across the Anduin from Lothlorien. Galadriel and Celeborn may have visited Lothlorien around this time to help build its defenses.
1980
The Balrog awakes in Moria.
1981
King Amroth leaves Lothlorien in pursuit of Nimrodel and is lost at Sea. Celeborn and Galadriel become the Lord and Lady of Lothlorien.
2060
The Wise fear the power at Dol Guldur may be Sauron.
2063
Gandalf goes to Dol Guldur to investigate and Sauron flees to the East.
2460
Sauron returns with increased strength to Dol Guldur.
2463
Galadriel summons the White Council. She wants Gandalf the Grey to be the leader, but Saruman is chosen instead.
2509
Galadriel's daughter Celebrian is captured by Orcs in the Redhorn Gate and is rescued by her sons.
2510
Celebrian leaves Middle-earth and goes to the Undying Lands. Eorl the Young comes to the aid of Gondor at the Field of Celebrant, and Galadriel's power may have helped him pass Dol Guldur.
2850
Gandalf returns to Dol Guldur and learns that the evil presence is Sauron.
2851
The White Council meets. Gandalf reports that Sauron is at Dol Guldur and urges an attack, but Saruman overrules him.
2941
The White Council decides to attack Dol Guldur. Sauron flees before them.
2942
Sauron returns in secret to Mordor.
2951
Sauron declares himself openly in Mordor. Nazgul are sent to occupy Dol Guldur.
2953
Last meeting of the White Council. Saruman lies and says he has determined that the Ring was washed down to the Sea.
2980
Aragorn comes to Lothlorien and becomes betrothed to Galadriel's granddaughter Arwen.
3018
December: Elladan and Elrohir come to Lothlorien to tell Galadriel of the decision made at the Council of Elrond to destroy the One Ring.
3019
January 15: The Fellowship of the Ring arrives in Lothlorien.
January 17: Galadriel and Celeborn receive the Fellowship in Caras Galadhon.
February 14: Galadriel lets Frodo look into her Mirror. Frodo offers her the One Ring and Galadriel rejects it.
February 16: Galadriel gives the Fellowship gifts on their departure from Lorien.
February 17: Gwaihir brings Gandalf the White to Lothlorien.
March 11: Lothlorien is attacked by forces from Dol Guldur.
March 15: Second assault on Lothlorien.
March 22: Third assault on Lothlorien.
March 25: The Ring is destroyed and Sauron is defeated.
March 28: Celeborn and Galadriel lead a force from Lothlorien to capture Dol Guldur. Galadriel casts down the walls.
May 20: Elrond and Arwen arrive in Lothlorien.
May 27: Galadriel leaves Lothlorien with Arwen and sets out for Minas Tirith.
Midyear's Eve: Galadriel arrives in Minas Tirith with Arwen.
Midyear's Day: Wedding of Arwen and Aragorn.
July 19: Galadriel leaves Minas Tirith with the funeral escort of King Theoden.
August 7: Galadriel arrives in Edoras.
August 10: Galadriel attends the funeral of King Theoden.
August 14: Galadriel leaves Edoras with the Fellowship.
August 22: Galadriel meets Treebeard for possibly the last time. She bids farewell to Aragorn.
August 28: The travelers encounter Saruman on the road.
September 13: Galadriel and Celeborn part company with Gandalf, Elrond, and the Hobbits. They cross the Redhorn Gate and return to Lothlorien.
3021
September 22: Galadriel and Elrond meet Frodo in the Shire.
September 29: Galadriel boards a ship and sails into the West to the Undying Lands.
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Names & Titles:
Galadriel
The Sindarin name Galadriel means "maiden crowned with a radiant garland," referring to Galadriel's beautiful hair. The word galad means "radiant" in Sindarin from gal or kal meaning "shine." The word riel means "garlanded maiden" from the root rig meaning "twine, wreathe." According to one tradition, the name Galadriel was given to her by Celeborn.
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entry for kal
Letters #345 & #348
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn," p. 231
Galadhriel
Some Elves outside of Lothlorien, to whom Galadriel was merely a legend, referred to her as Galadhriel because they mistakenly interpreted her name to include the element galadh, meaning "tree."
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn - Appendix E: The Names of Celeborn and Galadriel," p. 267
Altáriel, Alatáriel:
Altariel is the Quenya version of Galadriel. The word alata is the Quenya equivalent of galad, meaning "radiance." The Telerin version of her name is spelled Alatariel.
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entry for kal
Artanis
Artanis was Galadriel's father-name - the name given to her by her father at birth. It means "noble woman" in Quenya. The element ar means "noble, royal" and the element ta also means "high, noble, lofty." The element nis means "woman."
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn," 231
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for NDIS and TA/TA3
Nerwen
Nerwen was Galadriel's mother-name - the name given by her mother. It means "man-maiden," in reference to Galadriel's unusual height and strength. The word ner means "man" and wen means "maiden."
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn," 229
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for DER and WEN
Lady of the Noldor
Galadriel was the noblest lady of the Elves called the Noldor.
Lady of Lórien, Lady of the Golden Wood, Lady of the Wood, Queen Galadriel
Galadriel was called by these titles because she ruled the Golden Wood of Lothlorien.
Lady of the Galadhrim
The people of Lothlorien were called the Galadhrim, or the "people of the trees."
White Lady
Galadriel was referred to as the White Lady. She had fair skin and often wore white robes, and she seemed to shine with a white light. The name is also a contrast with the Dark Lord, with whom she was in opposition.
Sorceress of the Golden Wood
Grima Wormtongue called Galadriel the Sorceress of the Golden Wood, falsely insinuating that she wove webs of deceit.
The Two Towers: "The King of the Golden Hall," p. 118
Mistress of Magic
Galadriel was called the Mistress of Magic by Faramir.
The Two Towers: "The Window on the West," p. 275
The Silmarillion covers Galadriel's life in the Undying Lands and in Middle-earth during the First Age.
Letters #297, #320, and #353 give three different reasons for why Galadriel remained in Middle-earth after the First Age.
"The History of Galadriel and Celeborn" in Unfinished Tales contains a number of different - and often contradictory - versions of Galadriel's history between the end of the First Age and 1981 of the Third Age, when she became the Lady of Lothlorien.
"Cirion and Eorl" in Unfinished Tales (p. 298-99) gives the account of Galadriel's aid to Eorl the Young.
Galadriel's birth date is given in a footnote on page 106 of "The Annals of Aman" in The History of Middle-earth, vol. X, Morgoth's Ring.
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Important Dates:
Note: There is no definitive chronology of the Years of the Trees or the First Age. These dates are based on "The Annals of Aman" in The History of Middle-earth, vol. X, Morgoth's Ring and "The Grey Annals" and "The Tale of Years" in The History of Middle-earth, vol. XI, The War of the Jewels. Other chronologies differ.
One year during the Years of the Trees is equivalent to 9.582 solar years. Thus at the beginning of the First Age, Galadriel was already 1,322.
The Years of the Trees
1280
Marriage of Galadriel's parents, Finarfin and Earwen.
1362
Birth of Galadriel.
1450
Feanor makes the Silmarils.
1495
Morgoth kills Galadriel's grandfather Finwe and steals the Silmarils and takes them to Middle-earth. Feanor leads the Noldor in pursuit, and Galadriel joins them.
1500
Galadriel helps lead the second host of the Noldor across the Grinding Ice.
The First Age
1
Galadriel and the second host of the Noldor arrive in the far north of Middle-earth.
52
Galadriel and her brother Finrod are guests in Doriath, the hidden realm of Thingol and Melian. Galadriel falls in love with Celeborn and decides to remain in Doriath.
66
Galadriel tells Melian of the flight of the Noldor but refuses to speak of the Kinslaying.
67
Galadriel's brothers visit Doriath. They are asked to leave by Thingol after he learns of the Kinslaying, despite their innocence. Galadriel is allowed to remain.
102
Galadriel visits her brother Finrod in Nargothrond.
455
Galadriel's brothers Angrod and Aegnor are killed in the Battle of Sudden Flame.
465
Galadriel's brother Finrod dies in Sauron's dungeon.
495
Galadriel's brother Orodreth is killed defending Nargothrond in the Battle of Tumhalad.
502
Dwarves who covet the Silmaril slay Thingol.
503
An army of Dwarves defeat the Elves of Doriath. Thingol's grandson Dior later returns to Doriath and receives the Silmaril.
509
The sons of Feanor invade Doriath to try to capture the Silmaril. Doriath is ruined and abandoned.
545-590
Morgoth is defeated in the War of Wrath. Many of the Noldor return to the Undying Lands, but Galadriel remains in Middle-earth with Celeborn.
The Second Age
350
Galadriel and Celeborn may have been living near Lake Evendim around this time.
700
Galadriel and Celeborn leave the shores of Lake Evendim and begin to move eastward.
750
Founding of the realm of Eregion.
c. 883
Galadriel meets King Aldarion of Numenor in Tharbad.
1200
Sauron comes to Eregion in a fair disguise and deceives the Elven-smiths of Eregion.
c. 1350 - 1400
According one story, Galadriel leaves Eregion and goes to dwell in Lothlorien around this time. (See also 1697.)
c. 1500
The Elven-smiths of Eregion begin forging the Rings of Power under Sauron's instruction.
c. 1590
The Three Rings of the Elves are made without Sauron's aid.
c. 1600
Sauron forges the One Ring in Mount Doom.
1693
The Three Rings are hidden. Galadriel receives Nenya.
1697
Sauron's forces destroy Eregion. According to one story, Celeborn and Galadriel cross the Misty Mountains to Lothlorien at this time.
1701
Sauron's forces are defeated and he retreats to Mordor. Celeborn and Galadriel may have been in Rivendell at this time.
The Third Age
109
Galadriel's daughter Celebrian marries Elrond.
130
Birth of Galadriel's grandsons, Elladan and Elrohir.
241
Birth of Galadriel's granddaughter, Arwen.
1100
It is learned that an evil power has built the stronghold of Dol Guldur across the Anduin from Lothlorien. Galadriel and Celeborn may have visited Lothlorien around this time to help build its defenses.
1980
The Balrog awakes in Moria.
1981
King Amroth leaves Lothlorien in pursuit of Nimrodel and is lost at Sea. Celeborn and Galadriel become the Lord and Lady of Lothlorien.
2060
The Wise fear the power at Dol Guldur may be Sauron.
2063
Gandalf goes to Dol Guldur to investigate and Sauron flees to the East.
2460
Sauron returns with increased strength to Dol Guldur.
2463
Galadriel summons the White Council. She wants Gandalf the Grey to be the leader, but Saruman is chosen instead.
2509
Galadriel's daughter Celebrian is captured by Orcs in the Redhorn Gate and is rescued by her sons.
2510
Celebrian leaves Middle-earth and goes to the Undying Lands. Eorl the Young comes to the aid of Gondor at the Field of Celebrant, and Galadriel's power may have helped him pass Dol Guldur.
2850
Gandalf returns to Dol Guldur and learns that the evil presence is Sauron.
2851
The White Council meets. Gandalf reports that Sauron is at Dol Guldur and urges an attack, but Saruman overrules him.
2941
The White Council decides to attack Dol Guldur. Sauron flees before them.
2942
Sauron returns in secret to Mordor.
2951
Sauron declares himself openly in Mordor. Nazgul are sent to occupy Dol Guldur.
2953
Last meeting of the White Council. Saruman lies and says he has determined that the Ring was washed down to the Sea.
2980
Aragorn comes to Lothlorien and becomes betrothed to Galadriel's granddaughter Arwen.
3018
December: Elladan and Elrohir come to Lothlorien to tell Galadriel of the decision made at the Council of Elrond to destroy the One Ring.
3019
January 15: The Fellowship of the Ring arrives in Lothlorien.
January 17: Galadriel and Celeborn receive the Fellowship in Caras Galadhon.
February 14: Galadriel lets Frodo look into her Mirror. Frodo offers her the One Ring and Galadriel rejects it.
February 16: Galadriel gives the Fellowship gifts on their departure from Lorien.
February 17: Gwaihir brings Gandalf the White to Lothlorien.
March 11: Lothlorien is attacked by forces from Dol Guldur.
March 15: Second assault on Lothlorien.
March 22: Third assault on Lothlorien.
March 25: The Ring is destroyed and Sauron is defeated.
March 28: Celeborn and Galadriel lead a force from Lothlorien to capture Dol Guldur. Galadriel casts down the walls.
May 20: Elrond and Arwen arrive in Lothlorien.
May 27: Galadriel leaves Lothlorien with Arwen and sets out for Minas Tirith.
Midyear's Eve: Galadriel arrives in Minas Tirith with Arwen.
Midyear's Day: Wedding of Arwen and Aragorn.
July 19: Galadriel leaves Minas Tirith with the funeral escort of King Theoden.
August 7: Galadriel arrives in Edoras.
August 10: Galadriel attends the funeral of King Theoden.
August 14: Galadriel leaves Edoras with the Fellowship.
August 22: Galadriel meets Treebeard for possibly the last time. She bids farewell to Aragorn.
August 28: The travelers encounter Saruman on the road.
September 13: Galadriel and Celeborn part company with Gandalf, Elrond, and the Hobbits. They cross the Redhorn Gate and return to Lothlorien.
3021
September 22: Galadriel and Elrond meet Frodo in the Shire.
September 29: Galadriel boards a ship and sails into the West to the Undying Lands.
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Names & Titles:
Galadriel
The Sindarin name Galadriel means "maiden crowned with a radiant garland," referring to Galadriel's beautiful hair. The word galad means "radiant" in Sindarin from gal or kal meaning "shine." The word riel means "garlanded maiden" from the root rig meaning "twine, wreathe." According to one tradition, the name Galadriel was given to her by Celeborn.
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entry for kal
Letters #345 & #348
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn," p. 231
Galadhriel
Some Elves outside of Lothlorien, to whom Galadriel was merely a legend, referred to her as Galadhriel because they mistakenly interpreted her name to include the element galadh, meaning "tree."
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn - Appendix E: The Names of Celeborn and Galadriel," p. 267
Altáriel, Alatáriel:
Altariel is the Quenya version of Galadriel. The word alata is the Quenya equivalent of galad, meaning "radiance." The Telerin version of her name is spelled Alatariel.
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," entry for kal
Artanis
Artanis was Galadriel's father-name - the name given to her by her father at birth. It means "noble woman" in Quenya. The element ar means "noble, royal" and the element ta also means "high, noble, lofty." The element nis means "woman."
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn," 231
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for NDIS and TA/TA3
Nerwen
Nerwen was Galadriel's mother-name - the name given by her mother. It means "man-maiden," in reference to Galadriel's unusual height and strength. The word ner means "man" and wen means "maiden."
Unfinished Tales: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn," 229
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for DER and WEN
Lady of the Noldor
Galadriel was the noblest lady of the Elves called the Noldor.
Lady of Lórien, Lady of the Golden Wood, Lady of the Wood, Queen Galadriel
Galadriel was called by these titles because she ruled the Golden Wood of Lothlorien.
Lady of the Galadhrim
The people of Lothlorien were called the Galadhrim, or the "people of the trees."
White Lady
Galadriel was referred to as the White Lady. She had fair skin and often wore white robes, and she seemed to shine with a white light. The name is also a contrast with the Dark Lord, with whom she was in opposition.
Sorceress of the Golden Wood
Grima Wormtongue called Galadriel the Sorceress of the Golden Wood, falsely insinuating that she wove webs of deceit.
The Two Towers: "The King of the Golden Hall," p. 118
Mistress of Magic
Galadriel was called the Mistress of Magic by Faramir.
The Two Towers: "The Window on the West," p. 275
