Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:15:16 GMT -5
Aragorn I
Fifth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aragorn I was born in 2227. He became Chieftain of the Dunedain on the death of his father Aravir in 2319. In 2327, Aragorn I was slain by wolves, which plagued eastern Eriador. He was succeeded by his son Araglas.
Etymology:
The meaning of Aragorn is not clearly stated, but "kingly valour" may have been the intended meaning. (See Aragorn II: Names & Titles.)
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318; "The North-kingdom and the Dunedain," p. 323
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: Foreword, p. xii; "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
Fifth Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aragorn I was born in 2227. He became Chieftain of the Dunedain on the death of his father Aravir in 2319. In 2327, Aragorn I was slain by wolves, which plagued eastern Eriador. He was succeeded by his son Araglas.
Etymology:
The meaning of Aragorn is not clearly stated, but "kingly valour" may have been the intended meaning. (See Aragorn II: Names & Titles.)
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318; "The North-kingdom and the Dunedain," p. 323
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: Foreword, p. xii; "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
