Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:36:06 GMT -5
Fréa
Fourth King of Rohan. Frea was born in 2570. He had three older sisters. Their father was King Aldor the Old. Aldor had the longest reign of any King of Rohan, so Frea did not become King until he was 75 years old in the year 2645. Rohan was peaceful and prosperous during his reign. Frea ruled until his death in 2659 and was succeeded by his son Freawine.
Names & Etymology:
The name Fréa means "king, lord" in Old English.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349
Old English Made Easy
Fourth King of Rohan. Frea was born in 2570. He had three older sisters. Their father was King Aldor the Old. Aldor had the longest reign of any King of Rohan, so Frea did not become King until he was 75 years old in the year 2645. Rohan was peaceful and prosperous during his reign. Frea ruled until his death in 2659 and was succeeded by his son Freawine.
Names & Etymology:
The name Fréa means "king, lord" in Old English.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349
Old English Made Easy
