Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:48:50 GMT -5
Fréawine
Fifth King of Rohan. Freawine was born in 2594. He was the son of King Frea. Freawine succeeded his father as King in 2659, and Rohan's period of peace and prosperity continued through his reign. Freawine died in 2680 and was followed by his son Goldwine.
Names & Etymology:
Fréawine means "lord and friend" in Old English.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 348-49
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 373
Old English Made Easy
Fifth King of Rohan. Freawine was born in 2594. He was the son of King Frea. Freawine succeeded his father as King in 2659, and Rohan's period of peace and prosperity continued through his reign. Freawine died in 2680 and was followed by his son Goldwine.
Names & Etymology:
Fréawine means "lord and friend" in Old English.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 348-49
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 373
Old English Made Easy
